Netflix refuses to add disclaimer to ‘The Crown’
Dec 12, 2020
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STREAMING giant Netflix says that it sees “no need” to warn viewers that The Crown is a fictional drama and that it has “no plans” to add a disclaimer to the popular series, despite mounting pressure from British officials and other critics who say the dramatisation of historical events is misleading and is harming the reputation of the monarchy.
“We have as a drama – and we have every confidence our members understand it’s a work of fiction that’s broadly based on historical events,” Netflix said in a statement. “As a result we have no plans, and see no need, to add a disclaimer.”
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