The director, Carl Erik Rinsch, never provided a single full episode and reportedly mistreated cast and crew.
Before Conquest, Rinsch had directed only one film: 47 Ronin, a critical and commercial failure.
He was a protege of Ridley Scott, who worked as part of Scott’s production company on commercials.
He and his wife, Gabriela Roses Bentancor, began to work on a sci-fi project on the side.
The show concerned a genius who creates a humanlike species called the Organic Intelligent.
Rinsch filmed brief proof-of-concept episodes, which drew the attention of multiple streaming giants.
Netflix won the contract by promising millions more than its competitors and granting final-cut privileges for Rinsch.
The series began shooting in Sao Paulo, with following shoots in Uruguay and Hungary.
In Budapest, Rinsch allegedly went full days without sleeping and accused his wife of trying to assassinate him.
Netflix sent $11 million dollars.
Rinsch then transferred $10.5 million of that sum to his personal brokerage account.
He then bought five Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and plenty of designer clothing and furniture.
Netflix denies owing Rinsch any money.
The case went before arbitration this month and a ruling is expected soon.
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