Netflix’s The Crown saw a dramatic increase in viewership this week, rising to number three on its list of most watched streaming platforms.
The surge in viewership follows the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully in Balmoral, Scotland on Thursday 8 September aged 96.
Royal drama The Crown follows Her Majesty’s reign over several decades, beginning in the late 1940s – with a fictional twist.
Tune in: Netflix’s The Crown saw a dramatic increase in viewership this week, rising to number three on its list of most watched streaming platforms (Olivia Colman portrays Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown).
The death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, has sparked emotional grief across the country.
And it seems people have flocked to streaming platform Netflix to relive the early moments of her reign through the award-winning show – as actress Olivia Colman portrays Her Majesty’s monarchical middle ages
From Friday 9th to Monday 12th September, The Crown stayed at number three on the UK Most Watched list, led only by Devil in Ohio and Cobra Kai – according to FlixPatrol data.
While it also climbed the top ten in Ukraine and reached its peak spot – number four in the US charts.
Tragedy: The surge in viewership comes after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully in Balmoral on Thursday 8 September aged 96 (Queen Elizabeth II pictured in 1966).
Royal drama The Crown follows Her Majesty’s reign over several decades, beginning in the late 1940s – with a fictional twist (Olivia Colman pictured on-screen).
The show is currently filming for its sixth season and has now resumed production after being suspended for a day due to the death of the Queen.
Filming was suspended for just one day as a “show of respect for the late monarch” after scenes chronicling the tragic death of Princess Diana in Paris in August 1997 were due to be filmed on Friday.
And now the potentially controversial scenes will be filmed as the nation processes the loss of its late Queen during a 10-day mourning period ending with a state funeral.
The decision not to film comes as the Netflix show also announced it will be suspending filming on the day of Her Majesty’s funeral – which will take place on Monday September 19.
Next: The drama’s fifth series will air this autumn with scenes involving the late Princess of Wales (pictured in 1995)
A Netflix spokesman said: “As a mark of respect, filming on ‘The Crown’ has been suspended today. Filming will also be suspended on the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral.’
Netflix has reportedly come up with a plan dubbed Operation London Bridge – the same name as the Queen’s official funeral plan – to outline what the production company would do in the event of her death.
One of the show’s creators, Stephen Daldry, said that when the show first premiered in 2016, the cast would likely halt production. He said: “It would be a simple tribute and a sign of respect. She’s a global figure and that’s what we should do.’
Love letter: After the Queen’s death was announced, drama writer Peter Morgan said: “The Crown is a love letter to her and I have nothing to add for now, just silence and respect. I assume that we will also stop filming out of respect.
Explanation: King Charles III. released a poignant statement in response to the death of his “beloved mother” as he ascended the throne on Thursday
After the Queen’s death was announced, drama writer Peter Morgan said: “The Crown is a love letter to her and I have nothing to add for now, just silence and respect. I assume we’ll stop filming out of respect too.
The UK has now entered a ten day period of mourning for Her Majesty, whose coffin was transported from Balmoral to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Her coffin will be transported by Royal Train to London via Edinburgh before resting in Westminster Hall in the Houses of Parliament for four days.
After the tragic events, TV networks changed their schedules at the last minute – the day after Her Majesty’s death was filled with extensive newscasts and tributes.
Journey: The UK has now entered a ten day period of mourning for Her Majesty whose coffin was being transported from Balmoral to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland
Honours: The death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, has sparked emotional tributes across the country