Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with Netflix is deteriorating, sources claim.
As previously reported, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are producing a new documentary series as part of a $100 million development deal with the streaming giant.
So far, the couple’s documentation project has had mixed results.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s strained relationship with Netflix
Their first Netflix series was simply titled harry and duchess meghanwhich attracted a lot of attention when it debuted in 2022.
However, a second project that explored Harry’s involvement in the Invictus Games was not as popular or well-received.
Netflix executives understandably want to protect their huge investment in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Insiders say: do not have I’m happy with Harry’s latest docu-series. This time we focus on his love for the sport of polo.
Yes, it’s a development no one could have predicted, but footage of rich people chasing balls on horseback doesn’t seem as gripping as the interpersonal drama between members of the world’s most famous family.
According to a new report from daily mailNetflix executives viewed rough cuts of the imaginatively titled films. poloand they are not impressed.
In fact, one source said executives are openly “disappointed” with the project, which is scheduled to premiere in December.
Harry puts his friend on center stage
One of the big complaints is that Harry has very little time in the doc. Instead, the director decided to focus on one of Harry’s best friends, professional polo player Nacho Figueroa.
“Apart from the documentary series about the drama of the royal departure, all the other films they have produced have been disappointing,” a source, who identified himself only as a “Hollywood producer,” told the paper. mail.
“Any sane person who watches Prince Harry’s Polo show would expect him to star in it.”
“It’s a huge shame for Netflix that he’s not. To be honest, polo isn’t necessarily a mainstream sport, so the appeal would have been to see Harry. Without him. , it’s just barely possible at best,” the source continued.
“The Sussexes need a big hit because their contract with Netflix expires next year. This sounds like a big nothing burger.”
The people added that executives are naming the project “The Nacho Show” and that it could jeopardize Harry and Meghan’s careers as producers.
Did Netflix get a raw deal from Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan?
“What Netflix received in return doesn’t seem to be great. People want something personal,” the source says.
“For a show about the sport of kings, Polo features very few royals. This is Nacho’s show, not Harry’s.”
We hate to criticize a series we haven’t seen yet, but as delicious as Nacho’s show sounds, we’re more interested in a project that focuses on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s personal lives.
Hey, at least suit ‘ is still a big hit on Netflix! Duchess Meghan is still proud of it!