The high-profile Netflix deal between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has reportedly come to an abrupt end, marking a significant setback for the couple's post-royal media ambitions.
The End of a Royal Streaming Era
Sources close to the situation reveal that the Sussexes' multi-million pound agreement with the streaming giant has been terminated, though neither party has officially confirmed the news. The deal, signed in 2020 shortly after the couple stepped back from royal duties, was expected to produce documentaries, films and children's programming.
What Went Wrong?
Industry insiders suggest several factors may have contributed to the collapse:
- Creative differences over content direction
- Lower-than-expected output from the couple's production company
- Shifting priorities at Netflix amid broader industry changes
The couple's much-publicised documentary series about their lives, released in 2022, proved controversial and divided audiences worldwide.
What Next for the Sussexes?
With this deal now apparently dead, questions arise about the couple's future media strategy. They still maintain a partnership with Spotify, though that arrangement has also faced criticism over its limited output.
Royal commentators suggest this development may force Harry and Meghan to reconsider their approach to commercial ventures, potentially returning to more traditional philanthropic work.
