The controversy surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s proposed polo-themed scripted series continues to escalate, and according to new reports, Netflix may have No Trust Left in the couple’s creative abilities. Entertainment journalist Paula Froelich of News Nation has revealed that Netflix allegedly refused to let the Sussexes write the project themselves—signaling that there is simply No Trust Left after previous disappointments.
According to Froelich, Netflix executives no longer believe the couple can deliver high-quality content on their own. The streamer reportedly allowed Harry and Meghan to attach their names to the project, but creatively, there is No Trust Left for them to handle scripting, direction, or narrative input. Insiders claim Netflix only wanted their names—not their hands-on involvement—after earlier projects failed to meet expectations.
As one executive reportedly put it, “When you give someone $60 million or $100 million, you expect results—not another mediocre documentary.” This sense of frustration is exactly why Netflix now has No Trust Left in the couple to run a major scripted show independently.
To ensure the project doesn’t fail, Netflix handed control to Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage’s production company, Fake Empire. Writer Francesca X. has been appointed to lead the script, reinforcing speculation that the streaming giant has absolutely No Trust Left in Harry and Meghan’s ability to deliver compelling storytelling.
Sources close to the decision say Netflix wanted a professional team with proven experience, especially after realizing the “upstairs-downstairs” depiction of the elite polo world could actually succeed—so long as Harry and Meghan were not the ones crafting it. The move underscores that Netflix has No Trust Left for the couple’s execution, but still sees value in the concept itself.
The insider claims don't stop there. According to reports, Netflix will not allow Harry and Meghan to lead any future projects solo. After missteps, delays, and underperforming productions, executives allegedly concluded they have No Trust Left in the pair’s judgment or creative discipline. Instead, they are restricting the couple’s involvement to “name-only” participation—similar to how their previous project Live to Lead was handled.
This shift suggests Netflix now views the Sussexes as high-risk partners, whose brand may still sell—but whose creative contributions lack reliability. The industry consensus reflects the same: there is simply No Trust Left from a business perspective.
With a new writer, new producers, and strong oversight, the polo series could still succeed—just not under Harry and Meghan’s creative control. Analysts argue that this is Netflix’s smartest move yet, given that the streamer reportedly has No Trust Left after the couple's previous projects underperformed and failed to meet contractual expectations.
If the casting, writing, and direction align, the show could become a modern blend of prestige dramas like The Crown or The Gilded Age. But what’s clear is that Netflix believes the Sussexes cannot carry such a project alone. For now, there appears to be No Trust Left regarding their ability to deliver scripted content.
The escalating tensions between Netflix and the Sussexes reveal a partnership increasingly strained by unmet expectations. While the polo series moves forward, the streamer’s decision to sideline Harry and Meghan highlights one undeniable truth: Netflix has No Trust Left in their capacity to manage large-scale productions. Their role has been reduced, their influence diminished, and the trust that once fueled their multimillion-dollar deal appears to have evaporated.
