Netflix's hit series The Crown has come to an end with its sixth season, leaving fans wondering why there won't be a seventh. Despite the show's enormous success, creator Peter Morgan has decided that Season 6 will be the final chapter. In an interview, Morgan expressed his hope that fans will enjoy the show's conclusion.
It was always planned for The Crown to be a six-season series. Initially, it was thought that the show would end after five seasons, but plans changed. In a statement, Morgan explained that after discussing the storylines for Season 5, it became clear that doing justice to the story required going back to the original plan of six seasons.
Peter Morgan has dedicated the past ten years of his life to working on The Crown. From its debut in November 2016, he has been involved with the series every day. He expressed pride in reaching the end and staying true to his original vision. Morgan admires the Queen as both an ordinary and remarkable person.
While The Crown has explored the romances of Kate Middleton and Prince William, creator Peter Morgan has no interest in depicting the love story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He explained that he wanted to maintain a distance from current events and that he did not want outside influences, such as Prince Harry's memoir, to shape the show's narrative.
Morgan intended for The Crown to remain a historical series, ending two decades before the present day. He wanted there to be a generational gap between the show and current events, ensuring a respectful and dignified portrayal of the royal family. The final events in the series take place in 2005.
Peter Morgan has written multiple projects centered around the British royal family, including the film The Queen and the play The Audience. After six seasons of The Crown, he mentioned that he might need a break from writing about the royals but did not rule out returning to the subject in the future.
Although he is currently avoiding royal stories, Morgan did reveal that he has an idea for a prequel to The Crown that would take place before Queen Elizabeth's reign. However, he stated that there would need to be unique circumstances for this project to come to fruition, suggesting that it is not a priority for him at the moment.
