Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s highly publicized partnership with Netflix appears to be nearing its end. According to recent reports, the couple’s $100 million deal with the streaming giant, signed in 2020, is “dead” following disappointing viewership figures for their latest projects.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex once commanded global attention with their exclusive Netflix content, but their most recent releases have allegedly underperformed, leading insiders to believe that Netflix won’t be renewing the contract.
Meghan’s ‘With Love, Meghan’ Fails to Impress
Meghan’s lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, released in March 2025, failed to make an impact. Despite her star power and media buzz, the show did not break into Netflix’s top 300 most-watched programs for the first half of the year.
Adding to the sting, the series was reportedly outperformed by reruns of Suits, the legal drama Meghan once starred in. A source from Netflix shared, “She had everything going for her — name, platform, press — and the numbers were dismal.”
Though Meghan had announced a second season of With Love, Meghan, the lukewarm reception could mean that the continuation is unlikely to move forward.
Prince Harry’s Polo Documentary Struggles with Viewership
Prince Harry’s own project, a documentary centered on his beloved sport of polo, also underdelivered. The show reportedly ranked 3,436 out of 7,000 titles, drawing just 500,000 viewers over six months, making it one of the lowest-performing titles in the platform’s catalog.
While Harry’s earlier projects, including the Heart of Invictus and the couple’s Harry & Meghan docuseries, generated moderate buzz, the momentum seems to have fizzled out.
Netflix Reportedly Letting the Deal Expire Quietly
Industry insiders suggest that Netflix is choosing to let the deal expire without fanfare, avoiding public drama. A report by the Daily Mail cites a Netflix source saying, “They’re just waiting for the credits to roll. There’s no appetite for anything new.”
Former OK! Magazine executive editor Rob Shuter echoed the sentiment, stating, “The interest just isn’t there anymore. They went from buzzy to background noise.”
Future Projects and Speculation About the Couple’s Next Moves
Although the main contract may not be renewed, there are rumors that Netflix may keep the door open for possible one-off projects or documentaries in the future, especially if personal developments — such as a rumored split — capture public attention.
Some media experts speculate that Netflix may still see potential in exclusive content should the Sussexes’ relationship evolve dramatically, citing interest in possible future docuseries covering personal life changes.
Conclusion: A Royal Reality Check for Meghan and Harry
Meghan and Harry’s Netflix journey, once marked by promise and global curiosity, seems to be hitting a roadblock. With lackluster reviews and falling viewer interest, their $100M deal may soon become a footnote in their post-royal careers.
Still, with a global following and an ever-curious public eye, the Sussexes may yet surprise the world — with or without Netflix.
