How does one wrap up a decade-spanning series? The Crown finally came to an end in the closing days of 2023. The Netflix original series follows the life and career of Queen Elizabeth II (played by Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton) over various stages of her run as Queen, from her coronation in 1947 to 2005, about 17 years before her death. Every two seasons saw a new cast portray historical figures as they navigated the various issues of her reign.