It looks like Meghan Markle’s Netflix journey isn’t as smooth as it seems.
The Duchess of Sussex is gearing up for the second season of her show With Love, Meghan, set to air later this month. On the surface, it looks like a win — her contract with Netflix got renewed, and she’s back with more content.
But there’s a catch.
Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks, who once worked for King Charles, pointed out a big change in her deal. Meghan and Prince Harry’s original five-year, $100 million agreement was a huge commitment from Netflix. Now, the new arrangement is “pay per show,” which Stocks says is a downgrade — a sign Netflix isn’t as invested in her brand as before.
Why the shift?
Stocks believes Meghan’s strong focus on cooking and lifestyle content could be a limitation. While her passion is clear, it may not be enough to keep audiences engaged long-term. He noted that Netflix, which has already spent heavily on Meghan’s projects, may be testing the waters to see if there’s still value in continuing.
A warning sign for the Sussex brand.
Past Meghan and Harry projects haven’t matched the massive success of their first Netflix docuseries. Stocks suspects this could be Netflix’s last serious attempt to profit from their partnership. If the numbers don’t improve, their working relationship could fizzle out.
Bottom line:
Meghan might be heading into a make-or-break moment. Netflix can handle the financial hit if things flop — but Meghan’s brand may not bounce back as easily.
