Are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle worth their price tags? That’s what some royal commentators and critics can’t help but wonder as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are apparently getting ripped for their multi-million dollar deals with both Netflix and Spotify.
Just year Harry and Meghan announced their deals with the online streamers, but according to some royal critics, they haven’t really produced anything of significance even though it’s been several months since the Sussexes have signed on the dotted line. Here’s what you need to know.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Get Ripped By Royal Commentator For Netflix Deal – Online Streamer Getting Their Money’s Worth?
While reports say that there are some documentaries and series in the works with Archewell Productions – Harry and Meghan’s production company – nothing has come to fruition so far. Also, over at Spotify, Harry and Meghan have only produced just one podcast, and that was back in December. Since then, it’s been radio silence.
Royal critics Daniela Elser let her thoughts be known on the matter in a scathing piece for news.au.com. She wrote: While on one hand TV and feature-length projects take years to get to the screen, on the other, what has Netflix really gotten so far for their estimated $133 million investment in the Duke and Duchess?
Sure, their signing was a huge publicity coup but so far all the streaming giant has gotten for their nine-figure financial commitment is essentially the world’s most expensive press release. Harry and Meghan have a lot to prove, and fast, because they are fighting against the clock here.”
Elser also said that Netflix might be feeling a little buyer’s remorse when it comes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
She said: “When the Sussexes do start unveiling their slate of TV and podcasting projects they will get one shot; that is, one chance to impress audiences and make their mark either in terms of steaming figures or critical plaudits. When the novelty and the luster of working with members of the Royal Family wears off, if they don’t have streaming counts or a clutch of awards to show for themselves, then will their contracts be renewed?”
So far the Sussexes have not responded to any of the criticism.
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