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It’s time to bid farewell to Netflix’s crown jewel. The Crown is debuting its sixth and final season in two parts — Part One is available on Netflix as of this morning, and Part Two will drop on 14 December.

IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW- The Crown is a critically acclaimed historical drama that follows the personal and political lives of the British monarchy starting from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (played by Claire Foy, Olivia Coleman, and Imelda Staunton in succession to portray the queen at different life stages).

Reviews of the first part of the final season indicate a love it or hate it situation. British media aligned with the monarchy seem to hate the show’s shift of focus on Princess Diana (Emma Corrin, and now Elizabeth Debicki) since her introduction in the fourth season — the highest rated of the show.

Others across the Atlantic believe this development finally added a sympathetic character to the series. While the show attempts to humanize the monarchs, the royals are (sometimes admittedly) out of touch, and ultimately difficult — even undeserving — recipients of our sympathy. Middle Eastern mothers everywhere will undoubtedly agree.

So far, season six is a eulogy to Diana’s egalitarian efforts after her separation from the monarchy. It opens with a tense scene and harbinger of Diana’s fate — sounds of a crash. It then quickly goes back in time eight weeks to the events leading up to Diana’s death. Despite knowing the conclusion, we couldn’t help but hold our breath at every turn.

The royals are, in the first half of this season, living in Diana’s shadow — a brilliant juxtaposition as the prior seasons portray Diana trying to free herself from living in the crown’s.

The royal family has denied involvement in the production of the show or the material it uses, and have often expressed disapproval of their portrayal. They have, however, interfered with its shooting, trying to hinder its filming whenever possible.

Watch part one of the series on Netflix.

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