Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the headlines, but this time it’s not for royal controversies. Their production company is set to release a five-part Netflix docuseries, tentatively titled ‘Polo’, offering an exclusive look into the high-stakes world of the US Open Polo Championship. The series promises to expose the intense rivalries and rigorous training regimens of elite global polo players, promising a thrilling inside look at a sport often shrouded in exclusivity.
Beyond the fast-paced world of polo, the Duke and Duchess are also collaborating with Netflix on another non-fiction project, focusing on Meghan Markle’s personal passions: cooking, gardening, and cultivating meaningful friendships. This project, while details remain scarce, promises a more intimate and personal glimpse into the Duchess’s life beyond the public eye, tapping into the ever-popular lifestyle genre.
BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond, weighing in on the potential success of these ventures, offers a balanced perspective. While acknowledging that neither project is guaranteed to become a blockbuster, she highlights the broad appeal of lifestyle programming and suggests Meghan’s expertise in home-related topics could resonate with a large audience. Bond cautions that the streaming landscape is fiercely competitive; therefore, delivering high-quality content that captures viewers’ attention is crucial for the couple’s ongoing success on the platform.
The commentator aptly points out the niche nature of polo, yet references the success of author Jilly Cooper’s works depicting the opulent polo world, suggesting a latent audience fascination with the lives of the wealthy and influential. This fascination with high society, coupled with the production quality associated with Netflix, could potentially translate into an intriguing and successful series.
This latest endeavor is just one in a series of projects the couple has undertaken with Netflix, including the highly successful docuseries ‘Harry & Meghan’, ‘Live to Lead’, ‘Heart of Invictus’, and ‘Meet Me at the Lake’. The immense financial investment the couple has poured into these productions underscores the serious commitment to establishing themselves as successful TV producers.
Speculation surrounds Netflix’s desire for more newsworthy content; however, Bond suggests that Harry and Meghan are likely steering clear of any further projects delving into royal life. This strategic move suggests a learning curve for the couple, highlighting that conceiving and producing hit shows—as opposed to simply acting in them—is a far more complex undertaking than it might initially seem. The pressure is certainly on to deliver compelling content, and the success or failure of these new projects will undoubtedly shape their future in the competitive world of television production.
