Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Polo Documentary Faces Harsh Criticism
The Netflix series, part of the Sussexes' $100 million deal, has been described as out of touch and poorly received, prompting questions about their future projects.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix documentary 'Polo' has been widely criticized, with a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 24% and reviews calling it 'boring' and 'elitist.'
- The show, which aimed to make polo more relatable, has been described by critics as a 'pompous portrayal of privilege' and disconnected from general audiences.
- Insiders claim Meghan Markle is encouraging Harry to explore other hobbies, such as surfing and hiking, after the documentary's poor reception hit him hard.
- Netflix reportedly offered minimal promotion for the series, reflecting growing frustration with the couple's projects under their $100 million deal with the platform.
- Speculation suggests Meghan is 'relieved' by the opportunity to shift focus away from polo, a sport with which she has struggled to connect socially.