Harry and Meghan’s Netflix Deal Fades Amid Popularity Plummet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are facing a significant setback as reports suggest their five-year, multi-million-dollar deal with Netflix is unlikely to be renewed. The contract, signed in 2020 after their dramatic exit from senior royal duties, was once seen as a golden ticket to financial independence and global influence. Now, as the expiration looms, experts predict a quiet fade-out, with neither side eager to broadcast the split.

The couple’s initial docuseries, Harry & Meghan, made waves as Netflix’s most-watched debut, capitalizing on public curiosity about their royal fallout. However, subsequent projects like With Love, Meghan and Heart of Invictus have flopped, failing to capture the same audience fervor. Critics point to dismal viewership numbers and a lack of fresh appeal, with one expert noting that the Sussexes’ content seems to thrive only when it’s steeped in royal controversy—a well that may have run dry.

Public sentiment has also soured. The couple’s repeated airing of family grievances has been labeled as tasteless by some, contributing to what’s been described as a ‘pitiful plummet in popularity’ on both sides of the Atlantic. This backlash, combined with underwhelming projects, paints a challenging picture for their Hollywood aspirations. Losing the Netflix deal could be a major blow to their lavish lifestyle, though whispers of a potential return to the U.K. linger as a possible pivot.

Yet, it’s not all doom and gloom. Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, has seen impressive success with sold-out products like jams and candles, hinting at a viable path forward. There’s also talk of a second season of With Love, Meghan airing soon, alongside potential first-look deals with Netflix for future projects. Whether other platforms will step in with counteroffers remains to be seen, but Meghan’s knack for financial maneuvering has earned her comparisons to a modern-day Houdini.

Still, the broader question looms: without the royal drama to fuel their narrative, do Harry and Meghan have enough star power to sustain their brand? For now, their Hollywood chapter seems to be at a crossroads, with Meghan’s entrepreneurial ventures perhaps their strongest card to play.