Meghan Markle’s Netflix Deal in Jeopardy as Streaming Giant Reportedly Regrets $100 Million Investment
It seems Meghan Markle is facing serious trouble, as reports suggest Netflix is now regretting its massive $100 million deal with her. The reason? Her With Love series has flopped spectacularly, failing to deliver either critical acclaim or commercial success.
According to an inside source, Netflix is coming to terms with the reality that their high-profile deal with Meghan and Prince Harry has not yielded the expected results. While the streaming giant initially banked on their star power to generate buzz and subscriptions, the actual content they’ve delivered has been underwhelming at best.
An insider revealed to The Express:“No matter how much Netflix tries to spin this, With Love has not been a success—either critically or commercially. It’s been slammed by critics worldwide. While there have been a handful of lukewarm reviews, the overall reception has been overwhelmingly negative.”
The report further highlights how Meghan and Netflix’s PR machine attempted to gloss over the series' failure by celebrating its brief appearance in the platform’s Top 10 rankings. However, it quickly dropped off, while other successful content—such as the SAG Awards broadcast—remained in the top spots for much longer.
The biggest issue? Netflix has reportedly overpaid for content that hasn’t delivered. The insider claims the royal couple was paid a staggering $110 million for their content, yet they have only produced three series totaling just 18 episodes. That breaks down to approximately $6 million per episode—an astronomical sum, especially considering the dismal audience reception.
“You would typically expect to spend $6 million per series, not per episode. Meghan’s show was horrendously over budget, and Netflix is now faced with a tough choice—either keep churning out content with them or cut their losses and walk away.”
With their contract set to expire later this year, speculation is mounting that Netflix may opt to sever ties with Meghan and Harry rather than continue investing in projects that fail to meet expectations.
Comedians and Public Figures Weigh In
Interestingly, Netflix seems to be subtly signaling its dissatisfaction by allowing comedians under its roster to criticize Meghan openly. Just recently, comedian Michelle Collins appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen and didn’t hold back when discussing With Love:
“As someone who actually works, I love it. But here’s the problem—you can’t have it all. Some people just want it all. I don’t cook, that’s something I could do, but I wanted more from Meghan.”
This isn’t the first time Netflix-affiliated comedians have taken jabs at Meghan. Previously, Christina Pazsitzky and John Mulaney also made pointed comments about her and Prince Harry, further fueling speculation that the streaming platform is distancing itself from the couple.
Some have argued that Netflix’s recent announcement of a second season of With Love contradicts reports that the platform is unhappy with Meghan. However, industry insiders claim there’s more to the story.
The only reason the second season is happening, sources say, is that it was already filmed. Rather than waste the content, Netflix is releasing it—strategically timed for autumn, right before their contract renewal deadline. This would allow them to fulfill their obligations before making a final decision on whether to continue their partnership with Meghan and Harry.
With the couple’s Netflix contract hanging in the balance, industry insiders predict that the streaming giant may take the first opportunity to “cut their losses and run.” After all, Netflix is a business, and continued investment in projects that don’t perform well is simply not a sustainable strategy.
