Elizabeth Debicki
Australian actress
Portrayal of Diana in Season 5
The Crown Discussion Thread: S05E07
Why suddenly Diana and Charles are ok in the beginning of season 5!
Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana in Season 5
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Going into season 5 (from season 4) I was ready to watch a full take down of the royal family (especially Charles) from Diana. Throughout the last season, she was portrayed as an underdog beat down by her abusive husband and uncaring family. Her struggle and glowing personality certainly got my sympathy but I'm finding it hard to root for her in season 5 which, I think, paints her differently than the last season.
She was reckless (interview, book) and not a very good parent to William. Was anyone also really bothered by the scene when she came to the hospital to comfort her acupuncturist (since her husband was undergoing a life/death surgery) but instead focused on crushing on Dr. Khan?? Like wtf? And I feel like she only volunteered at the hospital at a means to get closer to Khan....