Sleep, Dearie Sleep

I imagine that even viewers who have a staunch dislike of the royals might be able to appreciate what they did in this episode and the ones leading up to it; making use in a very clever way of using different actors (m/f) during the seasons. It is one of the ways how series that take time to let a story unfold can trump movies that have to squash everything in 2-3 hours.

The way how expectations, assumptions, snippets of facts and a good sense of what makes good television are merged is superb.

Also, I am not in agreement with critical reviews that wanted to stretch the whole period for another 1,5 decade just to touch current events. Why? That's another genre altogether. Nor with criticisms (like from a former PM) who somehow interpreted the final episodes as too discreditable to the royals.

So even if brought down by hating-filled emotions, please manage to appreciate how well the whole story line was played out entertainment wise.

Fitting end that the finale focused almost entirely on the Queen. Terrific and superb performances from the entire cast though the standouts for the season were West and Staunton ( if they both don't at least get nominated then there is no justice ). I will admit that I was rather bored with the Diana storyline since I've never understood her popularity. The season was not as good as the first four but stuck the landing in the finale ( especially with Staunton's subtle, magnificent performance). The final five minutes were sublime; especially the beautiful music. The final scene also, was perfect. The Crown will be missed.

I have just ended the series moments ago, and I'm out of words. I have never, or maybe once or twice, felt such a cocktail of emotions. I'm both sad and happy, content and impatient.

For one thing, I believe they could have kept the series and given more time to the new actors. The end was peaceful, but for me, it only made it harder to accept that it was done.

I'm for real when I tell you that I would like to wake up and find out it will go on, at least with one season, or a movie that would continue the story just a little.

The Crown is not a person, it transcends humanity, the material life. In my view, the show has a beautiful future ahead, if only it sees it that way. I trust the story will get more content in the future. I vow that I will rewatch it, as for me it brings memories from the years that have passed since season 1, especially the pandemic and all that went on afterward, leading to the end of 2023. I did not expect it to leave such a mark on me, maybe because I was a fan of it, of the whole show, and of the magnificent cast, to whom I wish good luck in their future projects.

I want to say that Peter Morgan has my respect for life for how the series went on. I am a Crown fan to the end. Great show, a great time, and an experience I will surely look back to.

*I was not joking around when I said there is content for at least one more season 😊

While the line between fact and fiction was obviously blurred throughout (because no one but those present know what truly happens behind closed doors), this ending did both justice to an outstanding series and to a marvelous world leader.

While I understand having such a strong focus on Diana as she represents a major chapter in the story of the royal family (and the drama and conspiracies that surround and abound), I wish the final season had been more centric on the Queen, herself (as I feel is represented by others judging other season 6 episodes much lower than the finale).

Judging gathered from the series as well as reception after her death, it's clear that she understood her role and fulfilled it with honor, duty, dignity, and (seemingly) humility.

The writers and cast did phenomenally, and we could not possibly ask for a better ending.

They are correct. The Queen was of a dying breed.

What a journey!! Yes, some episodes have been better than others, but overall the whole series has been great! If they were giving out Oscars for the role of the Queen every actress would be worthy of one. Every performance was exceptional and sublime. I loved how they brought back Claire Foy and Olivia Colman for the last episode. It was so well done. The casting of Prince William was spot on. Harry not so much. The Queen's mother - nothing like her. Absolutely loved Lesley Manville is a brilliant actress. Olivia Colman already has an Oscar. I have no doubt it's only a matter of time before Lesley and Imelda are acknowledged. Both previous nominees.😊