It's been two long years since we last caught a glimpse of the part-fictional version of the Royal Family as The Crown last aired new episodes way back in 2020, which, in all honesty seems a lifetime ago. But there's not long to wait until the brand new series, the fifth, drops on the streaming service with a whole new cast replacing Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Josh O'Conner and more.
Covering the 1990s, this series will feature huge modern day historical events like the recession, the collapse of the Soviet Union and the public break-up of the then Prince and Princess of Wales.
When is The Crown season five released?
Episodes will stream on Netflix from Thursday, November 9 at 8am, GMT.
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Who's in the cast?
Harry Potter and Vera Drake star Imelda Staunton takes over from Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth. Welsh actor, Jonathan Pryce, star of Game of Thrones and The Two Popes, will be the new Duke of Edinburgh.
Charles and Diana will be played by The Affair's Dominic West and The Night Manager's Elizabeth Debicki.
Trainspotting and Elementary actor Jonny Lee Miller will be John Major. Lesley Manville will play Princess Margaret and Prince William will be played by newcomer Senan West, the son of Dominic West.
How many episodes are there?
The Crown series five will have 10 episodes.
What will they cover in this series?
As the show enters the 1990s the Queen will be celebrating her 40th jubilee while the world watches the collapse of the Soviet Union, the transfer of sovereignty in Hong Kong and the breakdown of Charles and Diana's marriage.
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