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The entertainment industry continues to debate the successes and failures of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's business deals and projects. Their Netflix deal, signed in 2020 for a reported $100 million, has faced increasing scrutiny as the couple has struggled to produce hits.
Most recently, Meghan's cooking show for Netflix has apparently been rejected by the streaming giant. Though reportedly finished filming and produced by Sony Pictures Television, the show has not yet been scheduled for release. Critics who viewed the program called it "bloody awful." With no clear plans for distribution, rumors swirled that Netflix passed on airing the show due to poor quality. If Sony acquires Paramount, one suggestion is that the cooking show could end up on that platform instead.
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However, Netflix has not openly confirmed or denied rejecting the project. And representatives for Meghan and Harry's production company, Archewell Productions, stated that details about the cooking show's release are still to be determined. If Netflix did decline to air it, this could raise doubts about the overall partnership. Some speculate Netflix may want to end its agreement with the Duke and Duchess before their contract concludes in 2025.
Many find the enormous sums of money spent on Meghan and Harry's projects to be unfair, given their lack of experience and outputs. Why film a cooking show without a definite plans to distribute it? Meghan seems to lack real talent, and Netflix likely only partnered with her due to her royal connections at first. But her performance in other ventures suggests she cannot relate genuinely to audiences. Viewers see her as disingenuous and phony rather than down-to-earth. Unless she improves her on-screen persona, future programs may struggle too.
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The couple continues to face criticism that they have not earned the lucrative deals secured so far. Some Netflix members shared they canceled their subscriptions partly due to not wanting to indirectly fund Meghan and Harry through membership fees. Now, as the streaming service suffers subscriber losses, some point to the royal couple's content as one potential reason. Their outputs have apparently not delivered enough value to justify the large sums paid.
If the cooking show deal with Netflix does fall through, it would represent another failure for Archewell Productions after their animation series Pearl did not find an outlet. Distribution has proved challenging for the couple's ventures despite their global fame. Some industry followers question if Meghan and Harry truly understand what it takes to succeed in their new home of Hollywood and on major platforms like Netflix, which has exacting production standards.
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Without consistent successful outputs, queries arise about how Meghan and Harry can justify their high earning potential. As public figures, they must maintain a positive reputation - something that has proved challenging as expectations for impactful work go unfulfilled. Their situation serves as an example that big celebrity names alone may not sustain careers in media; substantial on-screen contributions are also needed.
Witnessing Meghan attempt to pitch her cooking show to the renowned Sony Pictures Television would surely be an experience. How would she handle the disciplined work culture and production values of the major Japanese entertainment company? Last year in Japan, Harry awkwardly adopted an Indian greeting style rather than properly bowing as is respectful in that country. One can only imagine the bewildered expressions of seasoned Japanese executives facing such an ill-prepared introduction to local customs.
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It’s almost comical picturing the stark contrast between Meghan and Harry’s peculiar behaviors and the polished professionals at Sony. Their lack of cultural competence and failure to grasp even basic social norms would certainly raise eyebrows in serious business discussions. No wonder they’ve struggled in Hollywood, a place that demands diplomacy, nuanced understanding and stringent work standards. One has to question if they truly possess the focus, skills and cooperative spirit needed to find real accomplishment in such a competitive industry.
In the end, the road ahead remains unclear for Meghan and Harry's professional aspirations. Their brand has undeniably suffered setbacks, and rebuilding positive views amid a discerning public will be an ongoing challenge. While their celebrity shined brightly at first, unmet expectations have led to increased criticism. Only continued meaningful outputs that deliver value to partners over time can help reestablish their reputation and justification within the cutthroat entertainment world they now navigate. The next steps for the Duke and Duchess and their Archewell Productions will be closely watched.
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