Netflix is on the verge of facing several courtly obstacles as the highly anticipated fifth season of The Crown inches towards its next month’s release. Apart from the upcoming season’s possible postponement, several reports have mentioned that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s documentary may get delayed due to some of the recent on-camera statements from the Duke of Sussex being inconsistent with what has been mentioned in his upcoming memoir. Will these postponements adversely affect Netflix? What will be the new release date of The Crown Season 5 in case it gets delayed? Let’s find out!
The fifth season will hit Netflix on November 9. However, several UK commentators think that the streaming service should not bring the royal family’s real-life drama to the screen due to the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II. They feel that it is not a good time to release the new season.
Season 5 is expected to focus heavily on the divorce of Prince Charles (now King Charles III) and Princess Diana. Queen Elizabeth II will be portrayed as a saddened mother, unable to save her son’s marriage, in the upcoming season.
Plus, Netflix finds it hard to lock a perfect release window for the documentary based on the Duke and the Duchess of Sussex. The Times (UK) reported this week that the streaming platform is willing to drop the documentary in December behind The Crown Season 5 after making some necessary changes.
The Crown Season 5 is the only big thing Netflix can offer its subscribers next month. It means the streaming platform has a perfect opportunity to attract record viewership for the show during that time, considering Queen’s death and the entire hoopla revolving around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle these days. Also, people love watching the royal drama! They cannot get enough of it! Delaying Season 5 may reduce or adversely affect the overall viewership. Stay tuned for more updates.