Netflix defends 'The Crown' after former PM calls Season 5 scenes "nonsense"

Netflix was quick to defend its show 'The Crown' amid criticism of the upcoming Season 5.

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Former British PM John Major called the show's depiction of his time in office as “malicious nonsense”.

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However, Netflix defended the show by calling it “fictional dramatization”.

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The new series is scheduled to release on Netflix on November 9.

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It is expected to show Charles cutting short his holiday with Diana to host a secret meeting with former PM Sir John.

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In a statement, Sir John described the scenes including his character “a barrel-load of nonsense" peddled to provide "false dramatic impact.”

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The upcoming Season 5 will also center around the Queen approaching the 40th anniversary of her accession.

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The estimated production budget of 'The Crown' was reported to be $260 million.

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The show’s budget makes it one of the most expensive television series ever.

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