Some fans of the period piece may be more interested in fanciful works of romantic fiction than anything based on true events, decrying the by-the-numbers approach many biopics and historical films embrace.
However, Netflix’s The Crown is far more than just a textbook reinterpretation of history.
The biographical history of the English Royal Family’s various members is packed with scandals, controversies, affairs, and emotional breakdowns, all of which make for richly entertaining television.
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