Prince Harry and Meghan Markle entered into a multi-year streaming deal with Netflix in September 2020, reportedly worth $100 million. This agreement included several projects produced by their company, Arche well Productions, including the popular documentary Harry & Meghan, the lifestyle series With Love, Meghan, the polo-themed film Polo, Live to Lead, and Heart of Invictus.
Netflix Shifts Strategy as Content Underperforms
While Harry & Meghan became the platform’s most-streamed documentary debut ever, the follow-up projects did not maintain the same momentum. With Love, Meghan made headlines upon release in March 2025 and briefly entered Netflix’s global Top 10 list.
Yet by mid-year, it had dropped to position 383 in total hours viewed, with approximately 5.3 million views worldwide. Meanwhile, Polo performed even more poorly, ranking outside the top 3,400 with fewer than 500,000 views. Netflix reportedly believes it got all it could from the collaboration, and sources describe the end of the deal as amicable and expected.
Mixed Public Reception and Content Challenges
Reception to the Sussexes’ projects was widely mixed. Reddit and media commentary often described With Love, Meghan as basic and tone-deaf failing to match today’s cultural and streaming standards. Critics also argued that the As Ever product line and branded content sometimes overshadowed the storytelling, diminishing viewer interest.
While their brand may continue to attract attention, Netflix appears to view the era of multi-show blockbuster partnerships as outdated, shifting instead toward project-based, first-look agreements as seen with its evolving deal with the Obamas.
Future Projects and New Partnerships
Although Netflix will end its exclusive contract with the Sussexes in 2025, the couple still has a presence on the platform. They’ve already filmed Season 2 of With Love, Meghan, which Netflix plans to air in fall 2025.
Moreover, insiders suggest that a new first-look or project-based deal with Netflix remains possible in the future especially if content names or creators pitch separate shows. Meanwhile, other streaming platforms like Paramount+ are reportedly interested in working with the couple on new ventures.
Financial Impact and Legacy of the Partnership
Ending a $100 million deal is a significant financial shift. Some reports estimate that Meghan and Harry were earning roughly £20 million a year about $26 million from the agreement. Critics have speculated that the financial strain may increase pressure on Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever and future revenue avenues. Still,
Meghan’s second season and other projects offer a chance to maintain visibility. As expert commentators have noted, Harry’s polo documentary underperformed significantly, and Meghan’s branded content may need stronger follow-up projects to sustain their media presence.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix journey began with high visibility and early success, but eventually it faced declining viewership and changing platform strategies.
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