Looks like the Hollywood chapter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s life is hitting a major snag. The couple’s mega-bucks deal with Netflix — yep, the one that reportedly landed them a staggering £100 million — is coming to an end. According to The Sun, Netflix has no plans to renew their partnership, and honestly, it sounds like both sides are okay walking away.
“The deal is done; no more shows will be made,” a source told the outlet, making it clear that the royal-turned-content-creators are out of the Netflix lineup. While the original partnership made huge headlines and brought in massive viewership with their first docuseries, insiders say the spark just didn’t last.
“Netflix feels they’ve got all they can from the couple,” the source explained. That first series was a huge win — it lit up screens and stirred endless chatter, becoming one of the most talked-about shows on the platform. But after that? Things fizzled.
The source pointed out that the streaming giant knew that the initial hit might be the peak of what the Duke and Duchess had to offer. “The content got weaker from there on, but, frankly, for £20 million a year, anything was better than nothing,” the insider added.
Despite the fade in quality, it doesn’t sound like there’s any bad blood between the couple and Netflix. “There’s no animosity from either side,” the source emphasized. This isn’t a messy breakup, more like two sides mutually realizing it’s time to move on.
The insider also noted that Netflix execs are very aware that Meghan’s focus has shifted toward her own brand ventures, and they aren’t interested in playing second fiddle to that. The writing was pretty much on the wall.
To be fair, this was never going to be a long-term creative goldmine. Netflix got what they wanted — an explosive debut series that dominated the headlines and raked in viewers. And Harry and Meghan? Well, they got a massive paycheck and a global platform to tell their side of the story. Mission accomplished, right?
But now, the couple who once seemed poised to conquer Hollywood are facing questions about what’s next. Meghan has been busy carving out her own lane in the lifestyle space, launching projects that reflect her personal brand. And Harry? He’s been keeping a lower profile lately, though his work with the Invictus Games and mental health advocacy remains ongoing.
As for Netflix, they’ll probably be just fine too. They got the eyeballs and the buzz when it counted, and they’re clearly not clinging to the past. So while it might be the end of the road for the Harry and Meghan Netflix era, don’t expect any dramatic farewells. Things just… ran their course.