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As the controversy simmered, the Queen Cleopatra ratings plunged. It currently holds a staggering 1% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it possibly the worst-rated series in Netflix history. To put this into perspective, even previous notorious failures like The Witcher: Blood Origin or Velma did not reach these abysmal levels. The critic score—an 11% on Rotten Tomatoes—also signals widespread disdain from professional reviewers.
This decline reflects more than just disapproval; it underscores a cultural disconnect that Netflix failed to navigate. The streaming giant's attempt at radical identity politics has backfired spectacularly, turning viewers away in droves and sinking the series in popularity.