Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary experiences technical issues. - "Beckham" tops the list
Last December, the Netflix documentary "Harry & Meghan" generated a lot of buzz. Harry's (39) initial excitement about the royal family drew a lot of attention in the beginning, but now the entire series has vanished from the Netflix half-year rankings. On the contrary, 'Beckham', a docuseries about Victoria (50) and David Beckham (49), has taken the top spot.
Beckham Knocks Out Harry & Meghan
Netflix reports that "Harry & Meghan" only had 1.9 million views between July to December 2023. The waning interest in the Sussexes might be due to the self-absorbed tone of the documentary, which many people found self-pitying. Media outlets like the "Daily Mirror" mentioned that viewers criticized the couple's lack of self-awareness and their constant complaints about their lives, despite their privileged status.
Meanwhile, "Beckham" tells a very different story. This four-part series delights viewers with the family, relationships, and work ethic of the Beckhams. Fans marvel at the couple's resilience and admire David's self-assurance and drive, according to the "Daily Mirror".
"Beckham" has taken first place in the Netflix half-year rankings. While it's the seventh most watched show overall on the platform, it's the most successful documentary within the time frame - and that's despite the fact that part of the period only saw the documentary available for half of the survey period. The 'Depp v. Heard' documentary about Johnny Depp (60) and Amber Heard (38)'s defamation lawsuit comes in 17th place on the list.
Sussexes' Netflix Deal At Risk?
There has been speculation for some time that the Sussexes might lose their high-priced Netflix deal. It's said that Netflix paid the Sussexes $100 million. However, only one other project besides "Harry & Meghan" has emerged from their partnership.
"Invictus Games: Unconquered" about the Invictus Games founded by Prince Harry had a modest 300,000 views on Netflix in the second half of 2023. The interview show "Live to Lead", featuring people like Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020) and Greta Thunberg (21), gathered a mere 800,000 views.
On the other hand, Netflix got a lot more value for their cash with "Beckham", which the "Daily Mirror" indicates cost $20 million. [Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)]
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- Despite facing technical issues, the Netflix documentary "Harry & Meghan" still garnered attention, but it has now vanished from the platform's half-year rankings, making way for the successful "Beckham" series.
- Despite "Harry & Meghan" only achieving 1.9 million views, media outlets like the "Daily Mirror" criticized the documentary for its self-pitying tone and lack of self-awareness, while "Beckham" was praised for its positive portrayal of the Beckham family.
- Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's Netflix deal could be at risk, as their high-priced partnership with Netflix has only produced one successful project, "Harry & Meghan," compared to the more popular and cost-effective "Beckham."
- Sports legend David Beckham and his family's "Beckham" documentary has surpassed "Harry & Meghan" in Netflix's half-year rankings, with fans praising the series for its focus on the Beckhams' resilience and work ethic.
