In the grand finale of the popular Netflix series, The Crown, the British royal family has dealt a heavy blow to Prince Harry.
The last episode of the show has ignited a firestorm of controversy and outrage among both loyal fans and critics.
The reason behind this uproar?
The portrayal of Prince Harry as a pathetic loser manipulated and humiliated by his American wife, Meghan Markle.
Titled “Endgame,” the episode delves into the events of 2023 when Harry and Meghan made the decision to step back from their royal duties and relocate to the United States.
In this narrative, Harry is depicted as a naive and rebellious prince who is dissatisfied with his role within the royal family.
He falls in love with Meghan, a former actress and activist with ulterior motives of using him for her own fame and fortune.
Throughout the episode, Meghan gradually isolates Harry from his family, friends, and country.
She convinces him to wear a Nazi uniform to a costume party, mocking the monarchy and the British people.
The episode implies that Meghan is responsible for leaking photos of Harry in the Nazi outfit, causing a scandal that tarnishes Harry’s reputation and strains his relationship with his brother, Prince William.
Additionally, the episode portrays Harry as a drug addict who turns to marijuana and heavy drinking to cope with his depression and loneliness.
He is portrayed as a bitter and hopeless man who regrets his decision to leave the royal family, realizing that he has lost everything that once mattered to him.
Furthermore, the episode presents Harry as a weak and submissive husband, constantly subjected to Meghan’s contempt and disdain.
The Crown concludes with elegance and flair, bidding a dignified farewell to Queen Elizabeth while delving into the intense rivalry between William and Harry.
It reimagines the characters of Charles, Camilla, and a young Kate Middleton, infusing the narrative with just the right amount of campiness.
Harry, unfortunately, is not spared from indignity.
He is depicted as an angry, bitter, and hopeless loser whose resentment towards William ultimately leads to his downfall.
To add insult to injury, he is given a Three Stooges-like bowl cut with minuscule bangs, creating a look that reeks of foolishness.
The episode repeatedly places Harry in embarrassing situations, including being staged near a toilet while drinking excessively and lamenting his red hair.
In one scene, he exclaims to William, “I’m just jealous.
In the history of humankind, no one’s ever screamed for someone with red hair.”
This dialogue is only the beginning of the many cuts that Harry endures throughout the episode.
He exists merely as a foil to William and Ran, the deeply troubled and pitied second in line to the throne.
One of the most significant moments is when Harry dresses as a Nazi, despite Kate’s gentle advice against it.
The media storm that follows showcases a vulnerable and desperate Harry, caught in his own web of self-inflicted failures.
Meanwhile, William’s character evolves into a more serious and responsible figure, Charles finds happiness, and the Queen confronts her own mortality and the temptation to abdicate, a fabrication created for dramatic effect.
Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, who previously portrayed Queen Elizabeth, return to support Imelda Staunton’s portrayal of the Queen in this final season.
Foy delivers a powerful statement that serves as a sharp rebuke to the two individuals dwelling in Montecito.
She emphasizes that monarchy is not merely a role but an inherent part of one’s identity.
Stepping down would symbolize instability and impermanence, as well as a luxury of choice that cannot coexist with the claim of birthright to the crown.