Season Analysis

The Crown

Season 6 Analysis

Season Woke Score

out of 10

Season Overview

Season 6, Part 1 continues with Princess Diana's and explores the events surrounding her tragic death in 1997. Season 6, Part 2 sees Queen Elizabeth II reflect on her reign and look ahead to a time when her successors will take the throne.

Season Review

The final season of The Crown splits its focus between the tragic end of Princess Diana and the transition to a new generation of royals. While it maintains high production values, the narrative increasingly views historical events through a lens of modern grievance. The first half highlights the Fayed family’s struggle against perceived British elitism and systemic exclusion. The second half explores Prince William’s entry into adulthood and the Queen’s reflection on her legacy. The series continues its trend of depicting the monarchy as a cold, stifling institution that prioritizes rigid duty over human emotion, often framing its members as victims of their own heritage.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics6/10

The narrative highlights Mohamed Al-Fayed’s struggle for acceptance as a battle against a racist and exclusionary British establishment. It frames the Royal Family as a closed-off circle that rejects outsiders based on their background.

Oikophobia5/10

The series portrays British traditions and the monarchy as archaic and emotionally damaging. It frames the nation's core institutions as obstacles to modern happiness and individual freedom.

Feminism6/10

Diana is depicted as a revolutionary figure struggling against a patriarchal 'Firm.' The men in the series are often shown as emotionally stunted or reactive, while women drive the emotional core of the story.

LGBTQ+2/10

The season remains historically grounded and does not incorporate modern gender ideology or focus on alternative sexualities. It focuses primarily on traditional family structures and romantic pairings.

Anti-Theism3/10

The show treats the Queen's personal faith with respect and depicts religious ceremonies with gravity. It avoids overt hostility toward Christianity, though the moral framework remains largely secular.