The first four seasons were excellent. A measured portrayal of the royal family. The fifth season is a compete hatchet job. Imelda Staunton is completely unconvincing, and the characterisation of Charles doesn't sit well. Given the recent death of the queen, putting out something that will disproportionately affect how young viewers see the monarchy is a serious responsibility. Instead, the makers of this season have seized the opportunity to mix historical fact with complete fiction and share it without any form of caveats. I've no doubt that much of what is shown will be taken as gospel by those unwilling or unable to read past the political bias oozing from every frame.
