'The Crown' Season 6 Sparks Controversy with Depiction of Princess Diana's Death

Netflix Series Explores Diana's Relationship with Dodi Fayed and the Al-Fayed Family's Ties to British High Society

The final season of 'The Crown' on Netflix has sparked controversy with its depiction of Princess Diana's death and the aftermath, including scenes where her 'ghost' appears to Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II.
The series portrays Diana's relationship with Dodi Fayed, son of Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, in the weeks leading up to their fatal car crash in Paris in 1997.
Dodi's father, Mohamed Al-Fayed, is depicted as a manipulative figure, keen on his son's relationship with Diana. The Al-Fayed family's wealth and attempts to integrate into British high society are also explored.
Khalid Abdalla, who plays Dodi, has spoken about the honor of portraying the couple's whirlwind relationship and the importance of giving the Al-Fayed family 'equal space' in the narrative.
The first part of the final season, consisting of four episodes, is now streaming on Netflix, with the second part set to premiere on December 14.