In recent reports, it has come to light that Meghan Markle's deal with Netflix is causing quite a stir due to its extravagant costs. The ultimatum letter issued to the Duchess demands a 50-million-dollar refund of the advance fee she received.
It has been alleged that Netflix is now withdrawing all the funds it had advanced for Meghan's show productions and the rental fee for the lavish 35-million-dollar mansion they had leased. This turn of events has raised questions about Meghan's spending choices, as well as the future prospects of her productions with the streaming giant.
One point of criticism revolves around the decision to rent an expensive mansion for interviews, when alternative options could have preserved their privacy and saved on rental expenses. Some suggest that an outdoor set, like a garden gazebo, could have sufficed for interviews, without the need for such lavish expenditures.
Moreover, speculation is rife regarding the actual contract amount with Netflix, as figures ranging from 100 million to 60 million dollars have been reported. While the exact sum remains uncertain, it is evident that the grifters, as they are being referred to, seem to have secured a substantial advance from Netflix for producing various shows under their company, Archewell.
The distribution of earnings within the deal is a subject of debate, with doubts over how much is actually left for the royal couple after production and overhead costs are deducted.
Despite the apparent success of their first docu-series, critics point out that the costs incurred for the project are vastly disproportionate compared to Netflix's typical rates for documentaries. Concerns have been raised about the lack of other projects from Meghan and Harry so far, leaving Netflix wondering about the way forward in their partnership.
While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have multiple projects in the pipeline, some observers argue that their multi-million-dollar deals with Spotify and Netflix provide them with sufficient financial backing to lead a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles.
Meghan Markle's association with Netflix has garnered attention for its exorbitant costs and apparent lack of substantial content output. As the couple signed a lucrative multi-million-dollar deal with streaming giants, it remains to be seen how this collaboration will unfold in the coming years, and whether the promised documentaries, docu-series, feature films, and children's programming will materialize to justify the hefty investment.
