Prince Harry has faced a major blow after his show, Polo, was ridiculed by critics for being ‘unrelatable’ and ‘pompous’ – and it puts his Netflix career in jeopardy
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix documentary, Polo, found itself at the centre of a wave of criticism after it ‘flopped’ following its release. The couple were spotted filming in Wellington, Florida as they attended the Sentebale Polo Classic to record scenes for their fourth Netflix docuseries.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were listed as executive producers on the five-part series that launched on December 10, but was dogged by a number of negative reviews from viewers and critics. It also failed to make the top ten in Britain, America or any of Netflix other huge regional markets. Now, it means this could be the end of Harry’s partnership with Netflix.
The show centres on a group of professional players as they progress through the 2024 season, but people pointed out that while Harry and Meghan co-produced the show, it appears to be more of the duke’s project as Harry, 40, has been associated with polo for a long time. Royal fans who were hoping to see Harry and Meghan in the show were also left disappointed as they only appeared in the opening sequence and the final episode of the show.
Critics believe the show didn’t invest in a poster campaign, releasing only a trailer on YouTube. Prince Harry, 40, who has played polo all his life, wrote a two-line statement on Netflix’s website. “This series offers audiences an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look into the passion and determination driving some of the world’s elite polo players, revealing the grit behind the glamour,” the prince said. “We’re proud to showcase the true depth and spirit of the sport – and the intensity of its high-stakes moments.”
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