Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s highly anticipated Netflix docuseries has received a lukewarm response from viewers, with poor ratings and negative reviews on both Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.
The second part of the six-part series was released on Thursday, but it failed to capture the attention of the audience.
In the initial three episodes, the couple delved into the media coverage they received in Britain, shedding light on their decision to step down from their royal duties and start a new life in the United States.
However, in the final three episodes, Prince Harry directs his frustration towards his brother, Prince William, who is now next in line for the throne.
He goes into great detail about how his relationship with the royal household deteriorated.
The controversial series has scored a disappointing 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience score of just 14%.
Similarly, on IMDb, as of December 16th, the series has received a rating of only 3.6 out of 10.
These low ratings have sparked ridicule on Twitter, with one user stating, “Because no one wants to see this crap,” and another suggesting that the couple lied about wanting privacy and instead craved attention.
The negative reception of the docuseries has had a significant impact on Netflix’s stocks, which plummeted by 7% after its release.
When the streaming giant announced the multi-year deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, many subscribers expressed their dissatisfaction by canceling their subscriptions.
In just one day, Netflix lost almost 10% in stocks, and its value dropped from $547 a share to $295.
Media outlets have described the docuseries as cringeworthy, exhausting, and an endurance test.
Some even claim that it has been disastrous for the couple.
Reviews of the series make for grim reading, with only 14% of the 4,000 reviews on one website being positive.
There are suspicions that this negative reception may be a result of review bombing.
The Atlantic magazine’s review of the final three episodes refers to them as a cringeworthy end to Harry and Meghan’s Netflix journey.
Reporter Helen Lewis questions whether viewers were prepared for another three hours of expensively produced retaliation.
She criticizes the length of the series, noting that Ken Burns managed to cover the entire Vietnam War in just a fraction of the time.
Forbes also provided a scathing assessment of the Netflix show, declaring that it is going disastrously for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Despite briefly claiming the number one spot on Netflix, the show quickly lost its position and has faced criticism from both fans and critics.
Forbes suggests that the series does not offer much new information but instead rehashes old conflicts between the couple and the royal family, as well as their battles with the British tabloid press and paparazzi.
While the docuseries may not have met expectations, Forbes humorously suggests that the fallout from it could potentially provide enough material for a second season, given the likely turmoil within the palace.
As the controversy surrounding the series continues, it remains to be seen how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will navigate their future endeavors in the entertainment industry.