Palace insiders and entertainment executives are asking a single, burning question: what is Meghan's power? This follows the spectacular failure of her first major post-royal project, the Netflix series 'LIVE to LOVE', to capture a global audience.
The much-hyped show, which promised an intimate look at the world of professional tennis and relationships, has dramatically failed to enter Netflix's coveted Top 10 most-watched list in either the UK or the US. Industry analysts are now scrutinising the future of Prince Harry and Meghan's lucrative multi-year deal with the streaming giant, estimated to be worth over $100 million.
A Royal Flop for the Streaming Age
Despite a lavish launch and a significant marketing push from the platform, 'LIVE to LOVE' sank without a trace. Data from Netflix's own weekly rankings shows the series was utterly absent from the top ten, a devastating result for a project with its star power and budget.
This failure stands in stark contrast to the couple's previous Netflix success, the explosive docuseries 'Harry & Meghan', which became one of the platform's most-watched documentaries ever upon its release in 2022. The downturn in fortunes has set alarm bells ringing in Hollywood and beyond.
Insiders Speculate on 'Meghan's Power'
The show's poor performance has ignited a fierce debate behind closed doors. As one top television insider bluntly put it, the central question now is: 'What is Meghan's power?'
Commentators are questioning her appeal as a standalone commercial entity, separate from the intense public fascination with the Royal Family. The failure of 'LIVE to LOVE' suggests that audience interest may be strictly limited to royal-related content, a potential crisis for Archewell Productions' future slate.
What's Next for the Sussexes' Netflix Deal?
All eyes are now on the upcoming projects promised under the Archewell umbrella. The couple is believed to be working on a diverse range of content, including:
- An invictus games documentary series
- A women-led lifestyle show led by Meghan
- A scripted romantic comedy series
However, the pressure for their next release to be a demonstrable hit is immense. The commercial failure of their first major non-documentary offering places the entire partnership under a microscope, with experts wondering if Netflix will reconsider the scope and investment in their remaining projects.
For now, the silence from both Netflix and Archewell Productions is deafening, but in the world of entertainment, a flop of this magnitude is a story that is only just beginning.
