Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras are teaming up for an exciting new docuseries about polo, which will be featured on Netflix. Yes, you read that right—Netflix has picked up a series centered around the so-called "Sport of Kings," showcasing all the high-stakes thrills that come with hitting a ball while horseback riding at the illustrious Kliot Polo Classic.
Nacho Figueras has been vocal about his enthusiasm for the project, calling it an honor to collaborate with his good friend Prince Harry. He remarked to *People* that this series feels more like Harry's project than his own, as if the Duke of Sussex himself holds the keys to the Netflix kingdom. Figueras reassured everyone that he is there to support Harry throughout this venture.
Yet, one can’t help but wonder: is Nacho really that honored to be working with someone so often in the limelight? His admiration sounds almost excessive, leading some to think he might still be pinching himself for being part of the royal inner circle. But let's be clear, Nacho: this is Netflix, not Buckingham Palace. Or is it simply the thrill of being friends with a real-life prince that's got him starstruck?
The docuseries is set to premiere in December, promising viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the fast-paced world of polo. Yes, "fast-paced" is the term they used—because who wouldn’t want to watch the drama of wealthy individuals galloping around on horses, striking a small ball? Forget about the Super Bowl or the World Series; this is the kind of edge-of-your-seat action we’ve all been waiting for.
Realistically, though, when was the last time you or anyone you know was truly invested in polo? Unless you’re binge-watching *Downton Abbey*, the sport likely isn’t at the top of your must-see list. Figueras even had the audacity to compare this upcoming series to the wildly popular *Drive to Survive*, a docuseries about Formula 1 racing. He expressed, "I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of a longer series that will expose our sport to millions of people." That’s quite a bit of optimism for a sport that doesn’t quite capture the American imagination.
In truth, Netflix hasn't committed to more than this single season. They're likely waiting to see if viewers will actually tune in before considering a second season. They might have better luck marketing it as “horse hockey” to attract some confused NHL fans.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate Nacho’s belief that polo will somehow captivate American audiences, as if a show about the sport could draw attention away from the NBA playoffs or the Super Bowl. This series might just end up buried in Netflix’s vast algorithm, never to see the light of day unless you’re specifically searching for obscure sports that hardly anyone plays.
And what’s with all the talk about honor? Harry’s PR strategy is glaringly transparent, and Figueras isn’t much better. Watching him shower praise on Harry feels like witnessing a poorly scripted soap opera—cringeworthy but impossible to look away from. The Sussex PR machine keeps churning, despite the public’s apparent indifference to their every move. They’re like that one annoying couple who insists on sharing every detail of their lives together, making it sound both pretentious and dull at the same time.
We seem to have transitioned into an era of the Sussexes instead of the Kardashians. While the Kardashians have a well-thought-out game plan, complete with merchandise and carefully crafted drama, Harry and Nacho seem to be floundering. Nacho is clinging to Harry for dear life, while Harry desperately holds onto his royal status. It’s a mutual dependence rooted in irrelevance, attempting to appear significant while being anything but.
Will polo emerge as the next big sports docuseries? Unlikely. But here’s hoping that Nacho and Harry’s heartfelt endeavor can at least give us a few good laughs along the way.
