Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced their latest Netflix project, but the response has not been what they likely hoped for. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now reportedly facing a wave of online mockery and whispers after revealing plans for a new scripted drama set in the world of polo. In that, critics question who the show is for. Besides, they reportedly wonder why the couple chose such a narrow subject at a time when people pick apart every move they make.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent project announcement confuses critics, claims source
Radar Online exclusively reported that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to develop an untitled polo-themed drama through Archewell Productions, and tseries will reportedly follow rival polo teams and their families in Wellington, Florida — a major hub for the sport in the US.
Moreover, the project follows the couple’s earlier Netflix work, including their docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” Markle’s lifestyle series “With Love, Meghan,” and the polo documentary “Polo.”
A source reportedly close to the couple told the outlet, “This news has prompted the most brutal wave of trolling Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have easily faced in a long time.” They claimed that people are “openly saying no one wants a polo drama or feels there is any need for it.”
Moreover, the source added, “The criticism has been relentless, with a lot of commentary suggesting the concept feels out of touch and difficult for audiences to connect with,” with another insider reportedly telling Radar Online that “Comments are rife online.” They claimed that there has been “disbelief” around the idea, “and that has amplified the backlash in a way that neither of them expected.”
The outlet notes that this is a part of a larger transition for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who continue to build out projects across TV and film while the Duchess’s lifestyle brand, “As Ever,” moves on without Netflix backing it up.
Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on Reality Tea
