Netflix has officially pulled the plug on Meghan Markle's highly anticipated animated series, Pearl, as the streaming giant continues to slash costs and restructure its content lineup. The decision deals a blow to the Duchess of Sussex’s burgeoning production career under her and Prince Harry’s Archewell Productions banner.
The series, which was announced with much fanfare last year, was set to follow the adventures of a 12-year-old girl inspired by influential women throughout history. Meghan was slated as an executive producer alongside David Furnish, Elton John’s husband, and other high-profile names.
Why Was 'Pearl' Cancelled?
Netflix’s move comes amid a wave of cancellations and delays as the company grapples with slowing subscriber growth and a shifting economic landscape. Earlier this year, Netflix reported its first subscriber loss in a decade, prompting a reassessment of its content strategy.
An insider revealed that Pearl was among several projects shelved to prioritise more commercially viable programming. The decision reflects Netflix’s increasing focus on profitability over prestige projects.
What’s Next for Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions?
Despite the setback, Archewell Productions remains active in the entertainment space. The company is still developing a documentary series about Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, as well as other unannounced projects.
Netflix has also confirmed that its multi-million-dollar deal with the Sussexes remains intact, suggesting that future collaborations could still be in the pipeline.
For now, fans of Meghan’s creative ventures will have to wait and see what her next move will be in the competitive world of streaming content.
