TV host unleashes brutal takedown of Meghan Markle's Netflix series: ‘I had to watch that’
- Replies 29
In the ever-evolving saga of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the latest chapter unfolds not within the hallowed halls of Buckingham Palace but on the screens.
Meghan Markle's new Netflix program has been met with a scathing critique from a Sky News host, who branded the show as ‘awful’, while royal experts weighed in on the high stakes involved for the Sussexes' future with the streaming service.
The unreleased lifestyle program, part of a lucrative $100 million deal inked with Netflix, is said to showcase Meghan's flair for cooking, gardening, and entertaining.
While the finer details remain under wraps, the anticipation and scrutiny are palpable. The Sussexes are under pressure to deliver content that captivates audiences, as their financial and reputational stakes are intertwined with the success of their Netflix ventures.
Sky News Australia's Rita Panahi didn't mince words when she expressed her disdain for the upcoming show.
‘I can’t see the polo program working out,’ Panahi said.
‘One thing that has worked was awful. It was a reality series, it wasn’t a documentary, but it was a boring reality series.’
‘It was like a poor man’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians. I had to watch that; I had to take one for the team, and I don’t want to do it ever again,’ she added.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield echoed this sentiment.
‘This is crucial that this is a success...because, as you know, Harry and Meghan’s only commercial hit so far has been their Harry and Meghan docuseries, which was basically just, you know, hours and hours of them ripping into the British royal family,’ she told Panahi.
‘They’ve released Live to Lead, which was an absolute flop. Next up, Heart of Invictus, no one tuned in.’
‘So it's very, very important that Meghan’s show or Harry’s polo program sees some similar numbers to the Harry and Meghan docuseries, or they risk losing that Netflix gig,’ Schofield added.
The couple's initial series on Netflix, the docuseries Harry & Meghan, provided a glimpse into their courtship and controversial exit from royal duties.
While it garnered significant attention, subsequent releases like Live to Lead failed to make a similar impact.
Meanwhile, speculation abounds regarding Prince Harry's literary future, with Schofield suggesting the possibility of another tell-all book after his revealing memoir Spare.
However, the commentator believed the Duke would probably wait until King Charles passed away and Prince William took over as the monarch.
What are your thoughts on the Sussexes' Netflix projects? Do you believe they will succeed in redefining their public image, or will they struggle to connect with audiences? Share your insights and opinions in the comments below!
Meghan Markle's new Netflix program has been met with a scathing critique from a Sky News host, who branded the show as ‘awful’, while royal experts weighed in on the high stakes involved for the Sussexes' future with the streaming service.
The unreleased lifestyle program, part of a lucrative $100 million deal inked with Netflix, is said to showcase Meghan's flair for cooking, gardening, and entertaining.
While the finer details remain under wraps, the anticipation and scrutiny are palpable. The Sussexes are under pressure to deliver content that captivates audiences, as their financial and reputational stakes are intertwined with the success of their Netflix ventures.
A Sky News host criticised Meghan Markle’s Netflix program as ‘awful’. Credit: Shutterstock
Sky News Australia's Rita Panahi didn't mince words when she expressed her disdain for the upcoming show.
‘I can’t see the polo program working out,’ Panahi said.
‘One thing that has worked was awful. It was a reality series, it wasn’t a documentary, but it was a boring reality series.’
‘It was like a poor man’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians. I had to watch that; I had to take one for the team, and I don’t want to do it ever again,’ she added.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield echoed this sentiment.
‘This is crucial that this is a success...because, as you know, Harry and Meghan’s only commercial hit so far has been their Harry and Meghan docuseries, which was basically just, you know, hours and hours of them ripping into the British royal family,’ she told Panahi.
‘They’ve released Live to Lead, which was an absolute flop. Next up, Heart of Invictus, no one tuned in.’
‘So it's very, very important that Meghan’s show or Harry’s polo program sees some similar numbers to the Harry and Meghan docuseries, or they risk losing that Netflix gig,’ Schofield added.
The couple's initial series on Netflix, the docuseries Harry & Meghan, provided a glimpse into their courtship and controversial exit from royal duties.
While it garnered significant attention, subsequent releases like Live to Lead failed to make a similar impact.
Meanwhile, speculation abounds regarding Prince Harry's literary future, with Schofield suggesting the possibility of another tell-all book after his revealing memoir Spare.
However, the commentator believed the Duke would probably wait until King Charles passed away and Prince William took over as the monarch.
.png){kind=icon}
