Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lost control over their Netflix polo series, as it was taken over by the streaming platform’s executives. The couple is reportedly facing harsh reviews
An insider has revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix series *Polo* was taken «out of their control» by the streaming service. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received harsh criticism for the latest addition to their £80 million deal with Netflix, with the show earning two stars or fewer in most reviews.
Reports suggest that Netflix is growing «exhausted» with the couple, according to Alison Boshoff of the *Mail*.
Although both Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, serve as executive producers, the prince makes only a brief appearance in the five-episode series, while Meghan features even less.
«The reality is, it was mostly out of their hands,» the insider said. «The bosses wanted it to have broader appeal, pushing a reality TV angle, so it’s not entirely their fault.»
They also noted the irony of the couple, who have always distanced themselves from such content, now producing exactly what they once criticized.
The criticism continues as Meghan’s favored publication, *The Cut*, has now turned on her, publishing an article that describes her projects as «constantly flopping.»
This week, *The Cut* published an article titled «Harry and Meghan’s Projects Can’t Stop Flopping,» written by pop culture and entertainment journalist Danielle Cohen—marking a stark shift in tone from just two years ago.
Harry, who co-executive produced the *Polo* series alongside Meghan, had promised that the show—released globally this week—would capture the «true depth and spirit of the sport» and highlight its «high-stakes intensity.» In an interview with *MailOnline*, Ede stated, «The new polo documentary hasn’t been well received, and this is another step in Meghan and Harry’s foray into production.»
«All eyes will be on whether the show performs well and makes it into the crucial top ten,» Ede continued. «It could start strong due to public curiosity about the couple and polo, but it’s likely to struggle when competing with blockbusters like *Black Dove* and the safe, predictable Lindsay Lohan Christmas films.»
Ede warned that this could spell trouble for the Sussexes’ relationship with Netflix, which increasingly relies on algorithms to ensure that their content appeals to subscribers.
“This might just be the nail in the coffin for their deal with the streaming giant,” the analyst added.
