Elizabeth Debicki: “The Crown” ended in the right place

Elizabeth Debicki, who we all love for her role as Princess Diana in the Netflix hit series The Crownbelieves that the series has reached a worthy conclusion and should not be renewed for further seasons.

“I think it really ended in the right place. It respected its own cycle in a way,” she said.

Debicki praised series creator Peter Morgan for his ability to understand and execute the show’s natural ending. “The show always knew where it was going,” she explained. “Peter did a great job of bringing such a tremendous journey to an end. When you watch six seasons of a show, it has to end properly.”

Debicki played Princess Diana in the last two seasons of The Crownwhich focused on the life of the late Queen until her tragic death in a car accident in August 1997.

Looking back on the sixth season of the series, Debicki said: “I found it very respectful and the depth and intensity of the conversations about the end of the series was enormous. It was really sensitive and elaborately done.”

She also praised the performances in the final season, noting, “I think everyone’s performance this season is really great. I know I’m biased because it’s my show, but I think everyone did a really incredible job.”

Debicki also acknowledged the show’s self-confidence, saying: “There are moments when The Crown is very aware of what it is. It doesn’t try to hide the fact that it’s a drama and a television drama. I like that kind of self-awareness and the use of such devices.”

As The Crown received 18 Emmy nominations for 2024, including a nomination for Debicki for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama. She expressed her excitement by saying, “I was so thrilled that so many of us were nominated. This really feels like the cherry on the cake of such a beautiful cause.”

Looking back on her time on the show, Debicki reflected on the long journey she and her costars have experienced over the past three years. “It’s just a beautiful end to a long and beautiful – but sometimes really challenging – chapter as an actor,” she said.

All six seasons of The Crown are currently available to stream on Netflix.