According to reports, the multi-million-pound agreement between Harry and Meghan and Netflix is coming to an end, with indications that the streaming service will not extend the contract upon its expiration this September.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have experienced numerous highs and lows in their personal lives since relinquishing their royal titles. Their strained relationship with the Royal family is widely recognized. This is detailed in the well-known memoir _Spare_ and has been depicted in Netflix’s docuseries Harry & Meghan.
End of Netflix deal
“The deal is concluded; no further shows will be produced,” a source informed The Sun. “Netflix believes they have extracted all they can from the couple. They were astute in securing a significant number of viewers for the initial documentary series, and they understood that realistically, it would represent the peak of content from the Montecito couple. They are not dissatisfied with the outcome; they achieved those initial viewership numbers and created one of the most discussed shows in history.
Industry insiders disclosed to the media outlet that the subscription-based platform has “no appetite” to renew its agreement, which is set to expire later this year.
Harry and Meghan heading for bankruptcy?
Reports indicate that Meghan had everything in her favor—name recognition, a platform, and publicity—but the viewership figures for the show were disappointing. “This deal is finished.”
An insider remarked, “Meghan and Harry depend on this agreement to maintain their $29 million mansion and their extensive staff. Without it, and without significantly reducing their expenditures, they may be on the brink of bankruptcy.”
Harry and Meghan: From buzzy to just background noise
A source from Netflix commented that there was initial intrigue surrounding them, but that interest has since faded. “They have transitioned from being buzzworthy to merely background noise.”
Markle’s lifestyle series, With Love Meghan, which premiered in March but has struggled to gain popularity, was positioned at 383rd on Netflix, accumulating only 5.3 million views in the first half of the year. This performance is a stark contrast to their initial docuseries, Harry & Meghan.
Critics have pointed out that they do not possess the qualities of natural content creators, and it is widely acknowledged that With Love Meghan appears to be a contrived, forced, and entirely unnatural series. It seems that their creative shortcomings may ultimately lead to their financial downfall!
Regarding Netflix’s uninspired show With Love Meghan
The series reveals little of her true personality; instead, it leans heavily towards self-promotion. There is scant mention of her life prior to her relationship with Prince Harry. In one particular scene, Meghan is depicted wrapping gifts, and she notes that before her acting career, she conducted gift-wrapping classes.
According to Netflix, in With Love Meghan, Meghan imparts personal tips and tricks for hosting, aiming to infuse more enjoyment and thoughtfulness into daily life. Drawing from her extensive experience in home cooking and entertaining, she engages with both new and old friends as they create lasting memories together — whether it’s reminiscing about her upbringing in Los Angeles with chef Roy Choi or sharing laughter over the idea of encasing a fish in a blanket of salt with beloved girlfriends.
