In a surprising turn of events, the release of David Beckham’s Netflix documentary has catapulted him and Victoria Beckham back into the limelight, overshadowing the fame of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Titled “Beckham,” the documentary chronicles David’s journey to football stardom and has quickly become a sensation, garnering immense viewership.
Despite initially drawing a smaller audience in its first week, with 59 million hours compared to the Sussexes’ 82 million hours, Beckham’s documentary has gained significant traction.
Google Trends data reveals a substantial surge in interest, surpassing the moderate attention generated by Harry and Meghan.
The success of the Beckham documentary goes beyond mere numbers.
Rotten Tomatoes ratings show that it boasts an impressive average audience score of 98%, while the Sussexes’ documentary lags behind with a meager 19%.
The stark contrast in ratings is truly astounding.
However, the triumph of the Beckham documentary has not come without controversy.
Its release has reignited tensions between Beckham and Prince Harry and Meghan.
A royal commentator noted that the Duke and Duchess’s recent public appearances and emotional revelations on television have caused their favorability ratings in the United States to plummet.
Public opinion data shows a significant decline of 45 points for Harry and 36 points for Meghan.
Headlines such as “The More Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Say, the Less the Americans Like Them” in Newsweek underscore the impact of their recent public image.
This shift in sentiment coincides with reports from the Daily Mail in July, which claimed that the friendship between the two couples had soured following a tense phone call and allegations of story leaks.
Allegedly, Beckham was furious about this.
As the Beckham documentary continues to captivate audiences and dominate the streaming charts, it has undeniably revived the star power of one of the most iconic couples from the noughties.
Its influence extends beyond the screen, leaving a lasting impact on the public’s perception of these high-profile figures.
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