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The fallout extended beyond cultural disputes to audience reception and platform performance. "Queen Cleopatra" debuted at seventh place in Netflix’s Top 10 after its release, but rapidly plummeted out of the top rankings within days. The series's staying power was negligible; it did not sustain viewer interest or generate positive buzz.
More alarming was the abysmal critic and audience ratings. On Rotten Tomatoes, it scored a dreary 3%—the worst rating in Netflix's entire history. This suggests overwhelming disapproval from both critics and viewers. The limited viewership reflected a consensus: the series was a failure, both artistically and commercially.