According to *Closer UK*, Meghan Markle’s grand dreams of funding her American Riviera Orchard Lifestyle brand with a massive $100 million Netflix deal have hit a serious roadblock. The deal, which was supposed to catapult her into the realm of iconic lifestyle moguls like Martha Stewart, is now facing unexpected hurdles. What was once envisioned as the perfect opportunity to build her empire—complete with strawberry jam, dog treats, and maybe even a line of bespoke napkins—has quickly turned into a season of panic.
Meghan, who once relied on this lucrative deal to fuel her brand's expansion, is now reportedly in full-on panic mode as the future of her contract hangs in the balance. The major blow? Netflix is considering pulling the plug after 2025, following the failed launch of the couple's *Polo* docu-series. The series, which aimed to chronicle the lead-up to the prestigious Polo World Cup in Florida, failed to even crack the top 10 on Netflix, despite offering royal drama and questionable sports content.
Sources close to the couple have allegedly shared their concerns with *Closer Magazine*, revealing their growing anxiety about the future. Meghan and Harry are still holding out hope that the series might catch on through word of mouth. However, the reality of the situation is that what really matters is what Netflix thinks, and Netflix is reportedly far from impressed.
This wouldn’t be the first time Meghan and Harry’s deal has faltered. Their $25 million Spotify podcast deal for *Archetypes* was abruptly terminated after just one season, ending in June 2023. Now, with their $100 million Netflix deal potentially heading in the same direction, it’s clear that the couple is facing a déjà vu moment.
The timing couldn’t be worse. Meghan had plans to relaunch her Lifestyle brand in 2024, teasing new products on Instagram and even sending jars of her strawberry jam to high-profile friends like Kris Jenner and Chrissy Teigen. But now, the silence around her brand mirrors the awkwardness of the *Polo* docuseries, and Meghan is reportedly desperate for something to revive her business.
To make matters worse, the Sussexes’ expenses are reportedly higher than ever as they plan to expand further, leaving them in a precarious financial position. The last thing they need is for Netflix to pull the rug out from under them, especially when their entire vision—banking on millions from Netflix—is at stake. With plans for a cooking show and a series based on a romance novel in the works, the couple was hoping for a breakthrough, but instead, their *Polo* docu-series was met with harsh reviews, calling polo “the world’s stupidest sport” and “unintentionally hilarious.”
Now, Meghan’s dreams of a thriving brand and a secure future are hanging in the balance. While they’ve invested so much into this project, what really matters now is ensuring those lucrative Netflix checks keep coming. Meghan’s concern about the future of the deal is understandable—it's not just about one project; it's about securing a long-term future with millions at stake.
