Netflix reveals The Crown trailer, key art and photos On Friday, November 4th, audiences around the world will be introduced to the Netflix original series The Crown and given a sneak behind the curtain on the personal, political and deeply private world of Queen Elizabeth II’s struggle to reconcile her personal life and public role, the Monarchy, and its precarious position in shifting the sands of post-war politics. For a peek into this world, check out The Crown trailer, key art and photos below! The Crown reunites acclaimed writer Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon) with director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours) and producer Andy Harries (The Queen).