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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maira Butt

Netflix delivers big blow to Harry and Meghan’s business empire – reports

  • Netflix will not be renewing its US$100 million (£73m) agreement with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to reports.
  • The couple signed the five-year deal with the streaming service in 2020, producing several shows.
  • Their docuseries Harry and Meghan garnered 64 million viewing hours, but subsequent projects like Polo and With Love, Meghan saw significantly lower viewership or poor critical reception.
  • Sources suggest there is no animosity, but Netflix feels they have gained all they could from the partnership, and Meghan's priority is now her own brand.
  • The reported decision not to renew the deal represents a significant loss of revenue for the Duke and Duchess.

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