Toto
Chatty Member
I agree with posters who think their putative 'deal' with Netflix will tank. The Beckhams - like or loathe them - are utter professionals when it comes to their brand, and have plenty of uncontroversial material that can be fluffed up into a never-ending stream of brainless but watchable content. They'll come out of it quids-in and with their reputations enhanced.
Whereas H&M are a one-trick pony. They bring a shit-ton of complications that @Margot1977 mentioned upthread such as legal and PR.
Netflix will have an eye on the commercial realities, especially after the Cuties debacle. I've no doubt that H&M have a few merch-able nuggets up their sleeves such as video footage of the inside of royal residences. But after that, what? It's just the same old whinge-fest.
The problem for Netflix is that La Markle will try to stick her beak into, and control, every bloody thing. She'll know better than anyone else about other people's jobs, and will just be an insufferable nightmare to work with. The overheads in terms of the time spent on dealing with her alone - never mind the legal complications - have a cost. Netflix's bean counters Will Not Be Happy.
H&M's newly-appointed PR people - anyone want to take bets on how long they last? - will be earning their crust.
Even a numpty like me can see that throwing dirt at the RF will not enhance their reputation.
I wonder even if the Netflix thing will even get that far. After the one year review, I think ties with the RF will be formally severed to the most tenuous of threads, the courtiers'' gloves will come off, and some ever-so-polite, weapons-grade hardball will be played.
She's not half as clever as she thinks she is. She's just using energy and ammo on a never-ending series of skirmishes which her ego thinks she 'wins'. She's her own worst enemy, and she's doing the suits at the Palace a favour because she's so bloody obvious and visible.
When it comes to the celebs and elite she wants to get pally with, not a hope. They'll become utter pariahs. They demonstrate no discretion, class or restraint. Why would A listers want to be associated with people whose conduct is so low?
Whereas H&M are a one-trick pony. They bring a shit-ton of complications that @Margot1977 mentioned upthread such as legal and PR.
Netflix will have an eye on the commercial realities, especially after the Cuties debacle. I've no doubt that H&M have a few merch-able nuggets up their sleeves such as video footage of the inside of royal residences. But after that, what? It's just the same old whinge-fest.
The problem for Netflix is that La Markle will try to stick her beak into, and control, every bloody thing. She'll know better than anyone else about other people's jobs, and will just be an insufferable nightmare to work with. The overheads in terms of the time spent on dealing with her alone - never mind the legal complications - have a cost. Netflix's bean counters Will Not Be Happy.
H&M's newly-appointed PR people - anyone want to take bets on how long they last? - will be earning their crust.
Even a numpty like me can see that throwing dirt at the RF will not enhance their reputation.
I wonder even if the Netflix thing will even get that far. After the one year review, I think ties with the RF will be formally severed to the most tenuous of threads, the courtiers'' gloves will come off, and some ever-so-polite, weapons-grade hardball will be played.
She's not half as clever as she thinks she is. She's just using energy and ammo on a never-ending series of skirmishes which her ego thinks she 'wins'. She's her own worst enemy, and she's doing the suits at the Palace a favour because she's so bloody obvious and visible.
When it comes to the celebs and elite she wants to get pally with, not a hope. They'll become utter pariahs. They demonstrate no discretion, class or restraint. Why would A listers want to be associated with people whose conduct is so low?
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