"The Crown's Finale Revealed: Peter Morgan Explains the Series' End in 2005"

The creator of Netflix's "The Crown," Peter Morgan, explains why the series concludes in 2005, 17 years before Queen Elizabeth II's death. Morgan wanted to maintain a distance from the present day and construct a satisfying ending, even though it was almost 20 years before the actual end. The finale sets up a conflict within the queen, reaffirming her devotion to her civic duty. Morgan reveals that his exploration of the Queen Mother's life was partly to understand his own mother's generation. He expresses pride and satisfaction in ending the series now, believing it is the right time.