Here in the UK, not a day goes by without seeing a headline about Harry and Meghan. Whether it is Prince Harry and Meghan's memoir, the recent Netflix documentary, or the fact that the streaming service apparently wants them to launch a reality TV series.
According to the British tabloid The Sun (opens in new tab), Harry's memoir, Spare, has given Netflix a boost for an at-home reality TV series. This is apparently because Harry's book contains so many personal revelations that the Harry & Meghan documentary seems rather tame by comparison.
The source in question is reportedly an LA-based consultant who works with streaming services. According to reports, Harry & Meghan generated great viewership for Netflix and broke the viewership record for Netflix documentaries.
The Sun reports that Netflix is discussing this possibility behind closed doors, but the show would have to allow Harry and Meghan to film inside their home. This is not the kind of stand-in that would be used for a documentary series. However, the series is expected to focus on the two after the book is released and what happens to them in the future.
Clearly, interest in Harry and Meghan is high, and it makes sense that Netflix would want to keep the existing relationship alive and capitalize on it. Whether the viewer interest is genuine or just a thirst for drama, the demand is there and Netflix wants to be a purveyor of it.
That's not to say that controversy isn't beneficial. Harry & Meghan logged 241.5 million viewing hours in its first month of release (open in new tab). The tabloids in particular have squeezed as much out of the topic as possible.
Needless to say, with all this attention, people will rush to Netflix for Prince Harry's reality show. Whether that is out of genuine interest or because they are looking for an excuse to be outraged. But even if it is out of anger or spite, viewing time is viewing time.
It all depends on whether all parties involved can reach some kind of agreement. We don't know when this program will appear. But if Netflix really wants to capitalize on the attention of "Spare," the streaming service will need to strike a deal as soon as possible.
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