Netflix Bosses Unveil Harry and Meghan's Glaring Omission

It seems that Prince Harry has managed to leave Netflix executives feeling rather less than enchanted—though one might say, underwhelming is an understatement. Reports suggest that the Duke of Sussex’s latest endeavor revolves around the glamorous, albeit slightly obscure, world of international polo and—wait for it—his starring role is shockingly muted. Who knew you could be a prince and still play a supporting role in your own life?

The chatter is all about the five-part documentary series that Harry and Meghan Markle have been working on, and it appears they’ve decided to hitch their proverbial wagon to horse—quite literally—in the form of his sporting buddy, Nacho Figueras. If you’re wondering who that is, you’re not alone. While Figueras may be the David Beckham of the polo crowd, let’s just say his star doesn’t shine quite as brightly outside of those lush, grass-covered fields. In a plot twist worthy of a royal soap opera, it turns out that Netflix—having initially shelled out a cool £80 million for some juicy royal content—might be facing a rather disappointing exchange rate on their investment.

The Daily Mail reports that this much-anticipated series might as well be called “The Nacho Show” given its focus away from the *actual* prince himself. A source, perhaps with a not-so-subtle hint of sarcasm, noted that Netflix executives were expecting “more bang for their buck”—because who wouldn’t want a personal glimpse into the life of a man who once lived in a castle, sipped tea with the Queen, and now... appears to be a footnote in his own documentary? You can almost hear them asking, “Where’s the Harry in this Harry Show?”

For what it’s worth, this venture supposedly marks a crucial milestone for Harry and Meghan as executive producers, the rare sparkle in the otherwise lackluster lineup of projects they’ve achieved since signing that jaw-dropping $100 million deal. But as one Hollywood producer candidly put it, “What Netflix received in return doesn’t look great,” alluding to the fact that viewers tuning in for a palace-worthy spectacle ended up with... well, a polo match that’s about as mainstream as watching paint dry.

Let’s get real: tuning into a show about polo featuring Prince Harry without the Prince is like going to see a Michael Bublé concert and having him delegate the singing to someone who just took a karaoke class. It’s hard to muster excitement over a sport famously dubbed the “Sport of Kings” when the kings are nowhere to be found—much to the befuddlement of Netflix, who apparently believed this deal was going to be a *real* showstopper. With their contract expiring next year, the Sussexes are essentially in a high-stakes game, and this project feels—how do we say this delicately?—like a big, fat nada.

So, as Prince Harry gallops off with his polo pals, perhaps it’s time to ask the question we’re all contemplating: was this all a favor for a friend or an entirely missed opportunity for royal intrigue? Because unless some thrilling royal drama is thrown into the mix, it seems that the allure of polo, especially sans the sparkle of its royal patrons, may just be a delightful little hobby that remains confined to country clubs and not the Netflix charts.