Despite the criticisms,The Crowndrew in a large audience.
WhileThe Crowncan hardly be replaced,Netflixs latest period drama can help fill the hole left by the series.
Set in the late 1800s,the period dramatakes place during the unification of Italy.
However,The Leopardis more intense and even sexually explicit compared toThe Crown.
The Corberas are not as refined as the British royal familyand can, at times, be loud.
But its this difference between the two shows that some people might enjoy.
The characters in the series are not real people.
Instead,Lampedusa drew inspiration for his novel from the time he spent with the Sicilian royal family.
That being said, there are some things in the TV show that are accurate.
Still, those who likedThe Crownwill most likely enjoyThe Leopard.
The series follows the life of ruler Queen Elizabeth II, outlining different points in her life.
The Crown is a Netflix Historical Drama created by Peter Morgan and starring Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton. The series follows the life of ruler Queen Elizabeth II, outlining different points in her life.
The Leopard, released in 2025, follows Don Fabrizio Corbera, the Prince of Salina, during Italy’s unification. As the aristocratic order faces potential collapse, Corbera navigates shifting political landscapes and the necessity of forming new alliances to secure his family’s future amidst changing times.
