Why I hate The Crown

Writing in today’s i newspaper. (With a teeny tiny i that stands for: “I’m not sure why it’s not called The Independent anymore.”) Not a popular view and it’s not because I don’t love the acting and the writing — both are excellent. But I hate The Crown on principle. I don’t want to know that the Royal family are nice people, thanks very much. And without them being sympathetic, rounded characters, this series would never work…