I'm seeing from Harry and Meghan's latest Netflix venture is nothing short of embarrassing.
When I first heard Tom Bower absolutely tearing into Meghan’s latest PR attempt on air, I couldn’t help but slow clap. Finally, someone has the courage to say what we've all been thinking. Bower, never one to sugarcoat anything, called her a fool right there on air. Honestly, it’s refreshing to see someone cut through all the Hollywood PR spin.
Let me tell you what’s really telling: the Polo documentary they’ve put out (and I use the term documentary loosely here) is so mind-numbingly boring that people are literally turning it off faster than Meghan can say “my truth.” That’s saying something—when even Netflix can’t make Polo interesting, despite having Prince Harry and an actual Polo player involved, you know you’ve hit rock bottom.
Let’s be real here for a moment, friends: do you remember when Harry was this vibrant, charming prince who actually brought something to the royal family? The transformation we’ve seen is honestly heartbreaking. Our beloved Prince William and Kate are out there doing real work and making actual changes in people’s lives, while Harry’s off making unwatchable Polo documentaries. The contrast couldn’t be more stark.
Speaking of contrasts, while Kate is recovering from surgery with dignity and grace, supported by her loving husband William, what are the Sussexes doing? They're desperately trying to stay relevant with yet another Netflix flop. The critics' reviews are in, and they are brutal. When Danielle Lee Cohen calls your show “tedious” and predicts it’ll fall into obscurity at lightning speed, you know you’ve really missed the mark.
Here’s what gets me—and I know many of you feel the same way—Harry and Meghan barely even appear in their own documentary. Can you believe that? They’re supposedly co-producers, but they can’t even be bothered to show up properly in their own show. It’s like they’re trying to sell us an empty box with a fancy bow on it.
Now there’s talk of Meghan’s upcoming cooking show, and I have to tell you, my expectations are lower than the ratings for their Polo documentary. Remember when she had that cookbook project with the Hubb Community Kitchen? That actually seemed genuine. But now, everything feels calculated, manufactured, and honestly, just a bit desperate.
Tom Bower really nailed it when he called out their constant PR machinations. These aren’t organic moments or genuine contributions to society—they’re carefully orchestrated attempts to stay in the spotlight. And let me tell you, the spotlight is getting dimmer by the day.
You know what’s really telling? While William and Kate continue to earn respect and admiration through their dignified service to the crown, Harry and Meghan seem to be on this endless hamster wheel of trying to prove their relevance. The contrast between the two couples couldn’t be more striking. One pair is quietly getting on with their duties, making real changes in people’s lives, while the other is desperately trying to convince Netflix viewers that Polo is fascinating.
Speaking of Netflix, word on the street is that they’re giving the Sussexes one last shot with this cooking show. One last chance. Can you imagine how far they’ve fallen—from being working royals to being on their last strike with a streaming service? It’s like watching a slow-motion car crash. The car, in this case, is their credibility, and it’s been crashing for years now.
Remember when Harry was this beloved prince who could light up any room he walked into? Now he’s just... there. Standing in Meghan’s shadow, making unwatchable documentaries about Polo. It’s like he’s lost his spark, his essence—everything that made him Harry. As someone who's followed the royals for years, it’s painful to watch.
The thing that really gets to me—and I know it gets to many of you too—is how they’ve managed to turn every opportunity into a PR exercise. Everything has to be about them, their narrative, their truth. Meanwhile, the real royals—King Charles, Queen Camilla, William, and Kate—just get on with it. They don’t need to tell everyone they’re making a difference. They just do it.
Tom Bower’s recent comments really struck a chord with me because he’s saying what we’ve all been thinking: these constant PR moves, these desperate attempts to stay relevant—they’re not just transparent; they’re becoming embarrassing. And the worst part? They seem to be the only ones who can’t see it.
You know what’s really ironic? In their quest for independence and privacy, they’ve become more dependent on public attention than ever. They left the royal family to escape the spotlight, but now they’re practically begging for it with these subpar Netflix productions. It’s like they’re trapped in this cycle of needing attention while simultaneously complaining about getting attention.
Let’s talk about Netflix for a moment. When they first signed that deal, everyone thought they were going to produce content that would change the world. Instead, we’re getting unwatchable Polo documentaries and a cooking show that might never see the light of day. It’s like they’re running out of ideas before they’ve even properly started. The critics aren’t just being harsh—they’re being honest. When your documentary is described as destined to fall through the submenus into obscurity at the speed of light, that’s not just criticism; that’s a complete demolition of everything you’re trying to achieve. And the sad part? It’s entirely self-inflicted.
What really breaks my heart is thinking about how all of this must affect the real working royals. While they’re dealing with genuine challenges and responsibilities, they have to constantly see headlines about Harry and Meghan’s latest publicity stunt. It must be exhausting for them, especially for William and Kate, who are carrying on with such grace and dignity. The contrast between how William and Kate handle themselves and how Harry and Meghan operate couldn’t be more stark. While the Prince and Princess of Wales focus on their duties, their charitable works, and their family, the Sussexes seem to be in a constant state of trying to prove themselves—and failing, I might add.
Tom Bower’s criticism isn’t just about their latest failure. It’s about their entire approach to post-royal life. They’ve turned everything into a spectacle, but the spectacle is getting old. People are tired. They’re bored. They’re switching off—literally in the case of their Netflix show. And you know what’s telling? The silence from Netflix about Meghan’s cooking show. If it was filmed earlier this year, why haven’t we heard anything about it? Could it be that even Netflix is having second thoughts? Are they finally realizing what we’ve known all along—that the Sussex brand isn’t quite what it was cracked up to be?
Let’s be honest here: we all wanted Harry and Meghan to succeed when they first left, even those of us who were skeptical about their methods. We thought they’d find their way. But instead of building something meaningful, they’ve just created an endless cycle of publicity stunts and failed projects. The Polo documentary is just the latest in a long line of disappointments. It’s like they’re trying to sell us something we didn’t ask for and don’t want. And the worst part? They don’t seem to realize that the more they push, the more people pull away.
Tom Bower calling Meghan a fool might seem harsh to some, but sometimes the truth hurts. When you keep making the same mistakes, when you keep trying the same failed strategies, when you keep pushing against a tide that’s clearly pushing back... well, what else would you call it?
Let’s talk about Harry for a moment. The man who once captivated the world with his charm and authenticity now seems like a shadow of his former self. It’s like watching someone you care about make the same mistakes over and over again and being powerless to stop it. The most frustrating part? They had everything—literally everything. The platform, the privilege, the opportunity to make real change in the world. Instead, they’re making unwatchable documentaries and planning cooking shows that might never see the light of day.
What really gets me? The waste of potential. Harry and Meghan could have been a force for good, a bridge between tradition and modernity. Instead, they’ve become a cautionary tale about what happens when you prioritize publicity over purpose. Tom Bower’s criticism isn’t just about their latest failure—it’s about their entire approach to life after royalty. They’ve turned everything into a transaction, every moment into a potential Netflix special. And people are just tired of it.
