Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new Netflix trailer suffers furious 'animal cruelty' backlash

The five-episode docuseries titled POLO follows athletes competing in the sport around the US.

Fans were quick to express their frustrations with the Sussexes' latest collaboration with Netflix, citing concerns over the treatment of the horses during the sport.

One fan wrote: “Watching a series that glorifies animal abuse is utterly despicable. Shame on you Netflix.”

Another added: “This is a vile sport in terms of how they treat those animals.”

A third said: “This is a celebration of animal cruelty.”

One fan wrote: “I shudder to think of the animal rights abuses committed for this sport.”

Other fans took to the YouTube comments in anticipation of the documentary.

A supporter wrote: “Polo is such a great sport.”

Another added: “I can't wait to watch it.”

A third said: “I want to watch. I'm curious.”

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The docuseries features a behind-the-scenes look at the world of polo, a sport close to Prince Harry's heart.

The programme will be released on the streaming platform on December 10.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a lucrative deal with Netflix in 2020 after stepping down as working royals.

The Sussexes' debut series Harry & Meghan was a huge hit on the streaming platform and broke several Netflix records.