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Spotify's expectations for multiple series were not met; they only received a single season comprising 12 episodes of the podcast 'Archetypes,' mostly Meghan Markle chatting with celebrity friends. The deal was supposed to include several series, but only one materialized, leaving Spotify with a substantial financial loss and little content.
Industry Critics Call Them Out
Not everyone has been silent about the couple’s failures. Notably, Bill Simmons, a prominent Spotify executive and creator of 'The Ringer,' openly derided Harry and Meghan as “grifters” during his podcast. He expressed regret over his own negotiations, jokingly suggesting that their departure could have been a profitable content opportunity for him.