In the wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s deal with Netflix, hundred of thousands of people are threatening to cancel their subscription to the streaming giant. Subscribers of Netflix took on to Twitter to reveal how displeased they are of the new Netflix deal and that they will cancel their subscription as soon as possible.
The Sussex’s decision to quit their royal duties this year created a landslide effect for their popularity, most especially their popularity in the United Kingdom.
Although the rumors of them leaving where already up in the airs late last year, the British people still could not believe that Harry and Meghan Markle easily threw away their titles and leaving them for a ‘better’ life in America.
Now, that news has come out that the two are hitting megabucks with a deal they made with Netflix, the anger of the British people has only increased.
A Twitter user and a Netflix subscriber twitted, “If @netflix want to blow their money then that’s their choice. However, we also have our choice of withdrawing our Netflix subscription. There are other mediums out there to switch to other than Netflix. Let’s cancel our subscription.”
The decreasing popularity of the couple, especially in the UK might affect the Netflix subscribers number but according to experts, this will only be a slight bump in the deal with the Sussex’s.
Experts are projecting an increase in revenue and subscriptions for Netflix after the Sussex’s deal. They believe that people in America will love to see the two royals more often on TV, something that has never happened in the history of television.
Harry and Meghan released a joint statement regarding their deal, revealing that despite their paths being different from each other, they a singular understanding of ‘the power of the human spirit: of courage, of resilience, and the need for connection’.
The two are aiming to produce TV programs, children shows, documentaries, and movies that will bring awareness to topics relevant to today’s society.
Harry and Meghan are also focusing on sending a message to the new generation about the importance of being aware and doing something about the environment today.
Despite the numerous hate that the couple has gathered over their decision to sign with Netflix, many are also backing up the Sussex’s, saying that they are using their platform to bring good into the world.
The recent move of Harry and Meghan is still under review of the Queen and her household.