Residing in a $14 million mansion in California since stepping back from their royal duties, the couple has been under pressure to deliver impactful and inspirational content for Netflix, following a five-year contract signed in September 2020. Their initial project, a documentary series on the Invictus Games, faced delays due to the pandemic and legal issues. A second project, a docuseries about Meghan's life, titled "The Me I Can't See," co-produced by Oprah Winfrey, received criticism and ridicule for being perceived as self-indulgent, hypocritical, and tone-deaf.
In this series, Meghan discussed her mental health struggles and coping mechanisms, portraying a candid look at the challenges faced by public figures. However, many viewers found her appearance to be inconsistent and contradictory, questioning claims about her lack of knowledge about the royal family, friendship in the UK, denial of mental health assistance, and her interactions with the media.
The series was widely criticized as a narcissistic and manipulative attempt to garner sympathy and attention, resulting in low ratings and negative reviews on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. People expressed disappointment and disgust with Meghan's behavior and attitude, questioning her motives and credibility.
Sources suggest that Harry and Meghan recognized the challenges in their Netflix deal and decided to use their daughter's birth as a publicity stunt and leverage with Netflix. Their announcement, delayed by two days, coincided with a crucial meeting with Netflix executives dissatisfied with the couple's output. The couple aimed to impress their bosses by demonstrating the global attention their family could attract.
However, their plan backfired as critics accused them of exploiting their daughter and family for personal gain, disrespecting the queen and Diana, and attempting to cash in on their royal connections. Some called for Netflix to cancel the deal and boycott their projects, arguing that the couple did not deserve to be rewarded for what was perceived as selfish and disrespectful behavior.
