Meghan Markle’s Netflix deal isn’t as glamorous as it looks.
The Duchess of Sussex is preparing to release the second season of her show With Love, Meghan later this month. On paper, it sounds like a win — her Netflix contract got renewed, and she’s back in the spotlight.
But behind the scenes, there’s a catch.
Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks, who once cooked for King Charles, says the deal is a step down from her original one. Meghan and Harry’s first Netflix agreement was a massive five-year, $100 million contract. Now, the new deal is “pay per show,” meaning Netflix only pays for what they actually produce, rather than guaranteeing long-term funding.
Why the change?
Stocks believes Meghan’s focus on cooking and lifestyle content could be holding her back. While it’s her passion, it might not keep Netflix audiences interested forever. He thinks the streaming giant could eventually run out of ideas for her and might even push her into a less glamorous behind-the-scenes role.
A sign of Netflix pulling back.
Stocks pointed out that past Meghan and Harry projects haven’t reached the massive success of their first Netflix docuseries. This new arrangement could be Netflix’s last attempt to get something out of their investment before moving on.
Bottom line:
Netflix can afford the financial risk, but for Meghan, this feels like a warning sign. If the second season doesn’t perform, her Netflix career — and perhaps her wider media presence — could take a serious hit.
