The Netflix hit series The Crown has wrapped up its sixth and final season with a controversial portrayal of Prince Harry and his relationship with his brother William, his father Charles, and the rest of the royal family.
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The show, which chronicles the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, has been praised for its lavish production and stellar performances, but also criticized for its creative liberties and historical inaccuracies.
The last season, which covers the events from 2020 to 2023, has been especially divisive, as it depicts Harry as a pot-smoking, bitter, hopeless also-ran dressed as a Nazi, while William is shown as the golden boy and future king.
The show also reimagines the romance between Charles and Camilla, and introduces a young Kate Middleton as William's love interest.
The season finale, titled The Abdication, features a dramatic showdown between Harry and William, as Harry announces his intention to leave the royal family and move to America with his wife Meghan Markle and their son Archie.
The episode ends with a tearful farewell between the Queen and Harry, as she tells him that she loves him and wishes him happiness, but also warns him of the consequences of his decision.
The show's depiction of Harry has sparked outrage from his fans and supporters, who accuse the show of being biased, unfair, and disrespectful to the real Harry and his achievements.
They also point out the show's inconsistencies and errors, such as Harry's Nazi costume, which he wore in 2005, not 2023, and his marijuana use, which he admitted to in 2002, not 2020.
Some fans have also expressed their disappointment with the show's omission of Meghan Markle, who they claim is a positive and influential figure in Harry's life and deserves more recognition and respect.
The show's creator, Peter Morgan, has defended his artistic choices, saying that he wanted to explore the complex and tragic dynamics of the royal family, and that he did not intend to offend or hurt anyone.
He also said that he consulted with royal experts and historians, and that he based his scripts on factual sources and public records.
He added that he respects Harry and Meghan's decision to leave the royal family, and that he hopes they find peace and happiness in their new life.
