Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ambitions to become successful producers appear to be crumbling after their latest Netflix project failed to resonate with audiences.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who had high hopes for their new polo documentary, are now facing criticism from royal experts, with claims that Netflix may not renew their multi-million dollar contract.
According The Express, TalkTV presenter Kevin O’Sullivan He didn’t mince his words while talking about the couple’s latest adventure in what just happened. O’Sullivan criticized the project’s performance, saying it marked the beginning of the end of Harry and Meghan’s entertainment aspirations.
“Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s careers as television producers have fallen like a horse at the first hurdle, and now their $100 million contract (with Netflix) is all but over,” O’Sullivan said.
He continued his harsh criticism, saying: “After the disastrous launch of his big new Netflix series PoleThe chances of the streaming giant renewing its awful partner’s lucrative contract are practically zero. Their naive dream of becoming titans of the television industry is dead in the water. There is no happy ending in Hollywood for them.”
The couple’s collaboration with Netflix, a $100 million deal reached in 2020, was expected to generate groundbreaking content and solidify Harry and Meghan as forces in the entertainment industry. However, the polo documentary’s lackluster reception has led to growing skepticism about its ability to deliver hits.
While the pair had some success with previous Netflix projects, including their controversial docuseries. Harry and MeghanThis latest setback has fueled doubts about his long-term viability in Hollywood. The polo documentary’s failure to attract viewers suggests dwindling interest in his creative projects outside the royal spotlight.
Royal commentators believe this latest failure highlights the couple’s struggle to build a sustainable production career. Without a strong audience or critical acclaim, its future with Netflix remains uncertain.
Whether Harry and Meghan can recover from this disappointment remains to be seen, but for now, as O’Sullivan harshly put it, their “naïve dream” of becoming Hollywood producers appears to be “dead in the water.” The couple’s next move could be pivotal in determining whether their Netflix deal (and their entertainment ambitions) can be saved.