The show made headlines for an unfortunate reason after the second season released, when news broke that actor Matt Smith was paid more for his work on the show than Claire Foy, who starred as Elizabeth II.
Given that Foy was undeniably the lead of the series, many were shocked and dismayed at the revelation.
The Crown brought Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to the small screen in an unprecedented (and pricy) way, and the Netflix series was a hit with viewers and critics alike.