The Crown Finalé: The Best, the Worst, & Most Subversive

Let’s face it: the best parts were the burning empire

In for a penny, in for a pound — 2023’s guilty holiday binge is a final spin with “The Crown,” Netflix’s soapiest monarch opera, in its sixth season— and a last turn of the royal screw.

The series started six years ago with 19-year-old Elizabeth coming into the throne. It ends: Post-Diana. Prince Charles marries Camilla, Will and Harry grow up (sort of),…