The much-anticipated Netflix series about Polo, spearheaded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has been met with harsh criticism and labeled a complete failure.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield, speaking on TalkTV from Los Angeles, didn’t hold back, describing the five-episode series as “five hours of life you’ll never get back.” Critics have unanimously panned the show, calling it dull, self-indulgent, and out of touch.
The Guardian went as far as to describe it as “unintentionally hilarious,” summing it up as a show about the “stupidest, most obnoxious sport known to humanity.”
The series, which was produced under the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix deal, centers around Polo—a sport popular in elite circles but largely ignored by the general public. Viewers and critics alike have questioned the lack of effort to make the subject appealing to a wider audience.
Kinsey Schofield commented, “This feels like a spoof documentary you’d see in the background of a satirical show like Succession. There’s no depth, no heart, and no effort to connect with anyone outside of Harry’s privileged circle.”
Many were surprised by Harry and Meghan’s absence throughout most of the series. Harry appears briefly toward the end, while Meghan is seen in fleeting moments, dressed in an over-the-top white gown alongside her friend Serena Williams. Critics noted that neither of them seemed engaged with the project, leaving the series feeling hollow and directionless.
Adding to the backlash, commentators pointed out that the couple failed to promote the series. Schofield remarked, “If Harry and Meghan truly believed in this project, they would have been out promoting it. Instead, they were silent. It’s almost as if they knew it was doomed.”
This failure is seen as a significant blow to Harry and Meghan’s $100 million Netflix deal. Many industry insiders believe their lack of experience in creating content for a broad audience is showing.
Schofield explained, “Netflix executives reportedly groaned when they first watched the series months ago, and it’s clear why. It’s disconnected, uninspired, and does nothing to justify the couple’s massive contract.”
With the Polo series now a major flop, questions loom over the future of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix partnership.
Critics speculate the streaming giant may either terminate the deal or drastically reduce their involvement in future projects. Schofield summed it up: “They promised inspirational content full of hope. Instead, they delivered empty, self-serving fluff. Polo isn’t just dull—it’s hopeless.”
Whether the couple can recover from this major setback remains to be seen. However, with growing public disinterest and waning industry confidence, their road ahead in the entertainment world looks increasingly uncertain.
