It seems Harry and Meghan’s Hollywood dreams are facing serious setbacks. Netflix, the couple’s major partner, has delivered some tough news: no second season for Heart of Invictus and no green light for Meghan’s highly anticipated cooking show.
When Heart of Invictus premiered in 2023, Harry and his team hyped it as a groundbreaking documentary highlighting the incredible resilience of wounded veterans. However, the series turned out to be less about the veterans and more about Harry. Critics noted that the show often felt like a stage for Harry to position himself as a global humanitarian rather than focusing on the inspiring stories of those the Invictus Games were meant to celebrate.
Netflix executives reportedly weren’t thrilled with the lukewarm reception. While Harry may have hoped the series would cement his reputation as a humanitarian leader, audiences didn’t seem impressed. The project failed to resonate, and Netflix decided to pull the plug on a second season.
It’s unclear if Harry had bigger aspirations for the show, but sources suggest Netflix viewed the series as underwhelming. One insider even quipped that Heart of Invictus “flopped harder than Harry’s polo documentary,” a clear sign the streaming giant wasn’t eager to double down on the project.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s plans for a cooking show have also fizzled out. The series, which was pitched as a charming blend of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship, seemed tailor-made for the Duchess’s lifestyle brand aspirations. However, Netflix wasn’t sold on the concept.
For months, rumors swirled that the show was struggling to move forward, and now insiders confirm it’s been scrapped. A Netflix source allegedly described working with Meghan as “so much work,” adding, “The deliverable does not seem to be worth it.” That stinging assessment speaks volumes about the challenges of collaborating with the Sussexes.
While Meghan may have envisioned herself as the star of a culinary series celebrating the joys of food and community, it seems Netflix saw the project as more trouble than it was worth. Perhaps a cookbook would have been a safer bet—less pressure, less production, and fewer critics.
So, where do Harry and Meghan go from here? Their Netflix deal has been a cornerstone of their post-royal career, but these cancellations suggest cracks in the partnership.
Harry might pivot away from humanitarian documentaries and lean into his personal interests—perhaps a podcast on polo or a deeper dive into his memoir’s themes. Meghan, on the other hand, might try to regroup with smaller projects or explore ventures outside the entertainment space altogether.
For now, the couple is left to navigate these setbacks. Whether they’ll rebound with new projects or find other ways to redefine their brand remains to be seen. Hollywood isn’t known for second chances, but for Harry and Meghan, reinvention has always been the name of the game.
