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I really wanted to like the Polo documentary (well is more like reality tv), it hace some good parts like the father son competitive spirit, but that's about it, no bad but no good either, The first episode was tough to connect with, because it presents a world that not only isn't very relatable to most people, but is boring to boot," I think they try to hard to be like the other sports documentaries on Netflix but the biggest problem is that Polo is not a sport that can connect with normal people, and that's the biggest problem with trying to bring a Polo documentary to Netflix, I am no sure if ever Polo as sport will be mainstream.

Doesn't really do any favours for Polo, people featured are rich, self important and ultimately boring, not relatable at all for the average viewer, I think it was aiming to make Polo appealing but for me it failed miserably, animal lovers are sure to be appalled at the seemingly harsh way the ponies are treated on the field. Admittedly the players are skilled and fit but I dont think the show really highlights this , instead trying to make the whole thing glamorous and slick, even my daughter who is a keen horse rider found it boring and repetitive, unless you're a real fan of Polo I would suggest giving it a miss, there are so many better shows to watch.

As someone who followed Polo in England most of my life I was looking forward to this series.

But how on earth could Netflix make such an exciting and interesting sport so tedious and so boring?

The characters were superficial and self-obsessed. Despite the fact that many polo players are great company and fun to be around, Netflix managed to find not even one likeable character. It was a bit like watching a re-run of Dallas.

Fortunately I know where the "off" button is on the remote control, and there are plenty of other things to stream, so I did not waste my time by watching the whole thing.

What I don't understand is why Netflix (who make some pretty good series) even bothered to stream this truly awful show.

I've never watched a polo match before but this was a perfect introduction to the sport. I loved that this wasn't just a documentary about the sport but you get to see into the lives of the players as well. It's refreshing seeing how passionate the players are about the sport (especially Louis.)This docuseries actually makes me want to watch a polo match and learn more about the sport. So far I've loved everything Prince Harry and Meghan have produced/ been involved in so this doesn't disappoint at all. I hope there will be a second season of this because I would definitely love to continue watching.

I didn't realize this was a documentary until I started reading reviews of people calling it one. I came into it expecting more of a reality TV show, and was happy with it in that context. It's entertaining enough.

Thinking of it as a documentary, it's hard to connect with such a niche sport where every player is ultra-wealthy, so don't expect to really connect much with the personal stories. I didn't really find myself cheering for anyone. Same way you don't really cheer for any of the Real Housewives, you just enjoy watching them exist in a completely out-of-touch world apart from your own.

The most concerning part of this show is Louis Devaleix, a walking red flag who clearly needs professional help dealing with his emotions.

Anyone who has spend the summer or part of the summer in Windsor or Gloucestershire or Cirencester, would know the familiarity of this documentary. The horses the polo players, the after parties and the families. Polo is misunderstood as the Sports of the rich but it's really not. In the UK most of the Polo players are professional riding athletes or involved in the military. This documentary deserves to be watched in order to understand what Polo is all about. Prince Harry was amazing on horseback and he is very much missed on the UK Polo fields. He was a star.

Also seeing the negative reviews pretty much feels like Harry's and Meghan's haters are voting against it. Give it a try you would be surprised.

I enjoyed it. Didn't know a lot about Polo but this has peeked my interest. I loved the scenes and action plus following the player's and their family and how much they love the game plus the effort they put into taking care of those beautiful horses. The hard work they put into the sport. You can tell their genuine love for the sport and the horses they ride. I hope that we can see more episodes because it had everything in it, a little drama, competition and love of the sport. I am going to watch it again because I did enjoy it more than I anticipated. They did a great job in filming this wonderful compelling documentary about Polo.

It's always interesting to learn about a sport, particularly when it's not one you follow or understand. This is an opportunity to learn about Polo, it's certainly very entertaining. I think any sport where you have the best of the best is highly motivating even if it's not your arena. I'm just conflicted by what I'm seeing. I appreciate that the horses are the top notch and highly fit but I can't help feeling it seems cruel to the horses. There are many cringe moments when I see in slow motion the awkward movements of the horses or when they collide. I'm not a vet, but it would be maybe reassuring if we understood by an expert the physical and psychological conditions of these horses. Is it just me?

Why on earth would Netflix support the filming of, and then actually air this documentary? Tedious. Boring. Totally unrelatable for anyone who doesn't have a spare few million in the bank. Pretentious and cold hearted. The disrespectful and cruel way in which horses are treated appears to be unregulated...Why? Elitism at its worst. I had high hopes and really wanted Prince Harry to show the world what he's made of... sadly he did but not in a positive way. I'd rather sit and watch paint dry to be honest... it would be of more use! I'm sorry but Meghan and Harry have proven that they are out of touch with the real world and have sadly shown the world that actually their 'creative ideas' aren't of any importance, interest or relevance to most people who live in it.

I was completely sucked into the world of Polo, it was gripping and intelligent. It was fun to learn about the game of Polo itself. I loved the way the documentary humanised the families and the players of the sport. It's almost like they were saying rich people are humans too. Considering the oversexualised content that exists out there, this was certainly the better quality of content that has been lost to unintelligent entertainment over the years. It was nice to see how the other side of life live and relate with each other, they are not as intimidating as we believe that they are. The sport is so competitive and they all put so much into it.

Ignore the negative reviews which seem politically motivated - establishment trying to punish Prince Harry and Meghan.

This was such an enjoyable watch - binged the whole series in one sitting! From knowing nothing about Polo, I now consider myself something of an armchair expert, it was so well explained. The father-son relationships were my favourite bit, but I loved all the human stories.

Most of the drama was provided by the sport, no need for contrived storylines. Bit of glamour thrown in, a few celebs, gorgeous horses, human relationships... Nothing missing from this series, I put it up there with "Wrexham" and looking forward to (hopefully!) a series two.

I watched all the episodes and found the personalities of the owners and riders and their families interesting. However, I would have liked a lot more information on how the game is played. What strategies are used to get goals? It was difficult to see anything interesting about the horses and riders running back and forth across the field trying to hit the little ball when I couldn't understand what they were really trying to do. But mainly I wanted a lot more information about the breed of the horses, how they were trained, how the riders worked with them during the games. That would have added a lot more interest to the series. I also couldn't understand how the owners could make any money out of the sport. They must spend an enormous amount on the horses and equipment and traveling and paying the riders, and they certainly can't get their money back from tickets to watch the games as there were hardly any spectators and they don't have television contracts or corporate sponsorships. In my opinion, there was way too much time spent on the games themselves and not enough on the things I've mentioned above.

A dull and tedious documentary. This show does not reflect well on the participants. Male dominated throughout. Women are appendages who stand, watch , look pretty and smile. I would have liked more on the history of the sport, the welfare and training of the horses. How are they bred ? Perhaps a smidge of bonding between rider and Pony. Is it purely for the 0.1%? Have people from under privilege backgrounds been afforded opportunities to mix with the sport or is it simply the black Amex club? Production was underdeveloped. I'm just confused as to why this idea was green lit. Surely netflix had much more viable options. Hard to get through the episodes.

For two people who claim they care about animal rights, to promote a sport which severely damages the health of these wonderful animals is objectionable. There is nothing glamorous about it. It is a rich elitist sport which abuses animals. The damage to Polo ponies is well documented now so you cannot bury your head in the sand.

The series really does descend into a tacky 'Real Housewives' show. It's a shame that there are no female Polo players shown.

I'd urge people not to watch it, it's self promotion at its best with no thoughts as to the ethics of this sport. It's time we thought a lot more about the purpose of the shows we are making/watching. Our entertainment is not more important than the wellbeing of these animals.

No animal cruelty, every player has at least 6 horses per game and a Gabe is 4 x 8 minutes they with horses every 2 minutes ... the horses are gorgeous, so are the people , these are the best polo players in the world , there no better than these players at the US OPEN ! Its a a look at the tournament with the games , and a look how a team is funded with a patron .. a great storyline like a reality show .. its both sport for real action and reality in the families who compete ! The one star reviews were on this site even before the series was online .. these are what I've been told the so called trolls , and trolls they are it's a great show !

I really didn't know what to expect when I first turned the program on, but quickly after the first 10 minutes I was hooked. The characters and the players who are all professional and watching them in their every day life was very dramatic. I found myself rooting for the players the good thing about the series is there's no bad characters. Everyone is an inspiring. Character. I don't usually like documentaries, but I have been watching a lot of the Archewell documentaries and I have found them to be very interesting and some even very informative so good job to the director and producer and to Prince Harry and Meghan as well. Another thing that I found fascinating is that I didn't know they had female polo players so I hope that there is a second season cause I'm looking forward to it.

I can't quite put my finger on it. This could have been amazing but it failed to live up to its potential. Sports documentaries have a true and tested formula for success which is confusing as to why this failed. Some people are blaming the elite mess of the sport which i thing is rubbish. Look at F1 that is super elite! I feel like they didn't delve into the characters to show their warmth but rather portrayed people as spoiled, rude and entitled which is a shame because it's unlikely to be realistic. I feel like it wasn't produced or directed to its full potential. The idea is there but there wasn't enough connection to the characters. It didn't really dig deep enough. Shame their won't be a season 2 unless they can turn it around.

There's also probably a lot of hate towards it just because it was executive produced by Megan Markle. Essentially, it has all the ingredients for the recipe but poor execution.

I didn't know anything about Polo.

There is little knowns about this sport.

The documentary shows you all sides of Polo: How passionate people are, the care for the horses, the support from family and friends. Highly recommended. Two big thumbs up.

It has everything: drama, glamour,sport, passion, anger, love and much more.

Many see it as a rich people's sport (which it actually is). But this documentary shows that there is more than glamor and mimosas.

The care for the horses, the support from family, besides high points there are also disappointments. It clearly shows that Polo is very competitive The Duke and Duchess of Sussex did a great job producing this beautiful documentary.

You really have to watch this great program, I thought it was going to be boring because one has the impression that being a documentary about a sport it is boring because of the history, but with POLO it is the opposite, because they really explain the sport but they do it in a way that you really feel it and makes you really like watching it.

POLO is a high-level sport that not everyone is familiar with, but Prince Harry and Princess Meghan handled it in an incredible way, portraying the sport from the perspective of its players directly, and not only showing the pretty things, but also the challenges, the losing, the family relationships, the time, money and time invested and above all the excessive care of the majestic horses.

An ambitious show about very rich people hobby. I am afraid, I couldn't find much of promised hope in the show, except maybe a hint "when you become as rich as these people you will be able to play polo, too". No doubt, polo can be rather attractive and entertaining, however it is very rare and popular in very limited community and social circle, you cannot compare it with much more democratic sports like cycling or football.

I have read about horse health problem in polo sport, and I wish this was discussed in the show. I wish I could see the polo players taking care about these beautiful animals, unfortunately I didn't.

Interestingly, the world mostly know about polo because of the royals playing it. But we see no Harry participating in polo. Instead I had to watch some unknown guys trying to speak English and explain the polo essence.

We need a second season of POLO and I hope they include women because they are also very involved and are calmer and more direct with their tactics. I liked seeing that, seeing how they handle sports, family life, family life, in short, women can do anything. I thought I wasn't going to like it but it was quite the opposite. I was captivated from episode one and I didn't know that Adilfo Cambiaso was number one in polo and that his son Poroto was his successor. Watching them play was incredible because they teach us a sport that isn't very well known in other countries and Harry and Meghan achieved it.

Polo is sport that who can afford it will play it. Golf was considered a sport for the rich and privileged and now anybody who can play if they choose. The documentary is for entertainment purposes people, stop with the negative comments. Everyone that watches NFL football don't have a clue what is happening so stop with the nonsense it is get old. Rich people are not the only ones who plays polo.l supposed the children in Nigeria who plays polo are rich kids. Before these critics would see the good and the reason behind the documentary which is rasing funds for a worthy cause, they found it necessary to criticized. But you can't please all the people all the time.

Harry and Meghan's POLO docuseries was wonderful. I have watched the full five episodes twice. It pulls you in immediately. The way they were able to expertly teach the rules of the game in a way that was fully understandable and didn't take away from the viewing experience. I felt like I had a front row seat experiencing the grit, commitment and sacrifices these players go through to perfect their skill. The family dynamics of father and son working together in one instance and another father and son playing against each other in a different scenario, and yet seeing the love shine through was heartwarming. The back stories of these players were woven into the docuseries in a way that makes you want to be a part of that world. I came into this series knowing nothing about Polo and left after watching the series being a total fan of the game of Polo. I absolutely loved the way this docuseries was shot. It was polished and professional. It really had the feel of going to the theatre and viewing a blockbuster movie. It had all the elements, love, complex relationships, beautiful horses, fancy cars, excitement, drama, tears, heartbreak, laughter and triumph over pain. Wonderful, wonderful wonderful. I can't say enough good things about this very classy, professionally done show. I certainly hope there will be a Part II. I'm all in.