The Netflix original series that won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series in 2021 was 'The Crown.' The award recognized the series at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 19, 2021, for its fourth season.
Created by Peter Morgan, 'The Crown' dramatizes the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the changing political and personal pressures surrounding the British monarchy. The production uses a rotating cast: Claire Foy played Elizabeth in the first two seasons, Olivia Colman in seasons three and four, and Imelda Staunton in the final two seasons.
The 2021 win was especially notable because 'The Crown' became the first drama series to sweep all seven major categories at that ceremony. Its fourth season also received acting wins for Josh O'Connor, Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, and Gillian Anderson. 'Succession' won the previous ceremony's drama award, which is one reason it can be confused with the 2021 result.