Speculation is swirling around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid rumors of a potential setback: the loss of their multi-million dollar Netflix contract.
According to royal author and expert Tom Quinn, such a blow could be devastating for the couple, making recovery nearly impossible. Back in 2020, the Sussexes made headlines by signing a staggering £100 million deal with Netflix. This move came shortly after their announcement to step back as senior working royals and relocate to Montecito, California, with hopes of building a successful career in content creation. However, as the five-year contract approaches its end, Harry and Meghan's output for Netflix has left many fans underwhelmed.
In a recent interview with The Mirror, Tom Quinn emphasized the significance of the potential loss, stating that Harry and Meghan are on the brink of losing the multi-million dollar Netflix contract because Netflix expected much more from the couple. Quinn compared the situation to the Sussexes' previous Spotify contract, which was terminated early due to a lack of productivity. "It's very likely to be a repeat of the problem with the couple's Spotify contract," Quinn continued, noting that the contract ended abruptly in 2023 after Harry and Meghan failed to meet productivity benchmarks, according to a Spotify spokesperson.
Quinn also shed light on Meghan Markle's aspirations for commercial success, suggesting that losing the Netflix deal would be a significant setback for her. "It's always been Meghan's dream to build a hugely successful commercial enterprise," Quinn shared. "The loss of the Netflix contract would be a major blow, and one from which it would be all but impossible to recover."
The potential loss of the Netflix contract poses not only a financial challenge but also threatens the couple's ambitions to establish themselves as influential figures in the entertainment industry. Their decision to step back from royal duties was aimed in part at achieving financial independence and pursuing their own projects. However, the limited success thus far has raised doubts about their ability to sustain their new lifestyle without royal support. With the renewal date for the Netflix contract approaching, pressure mounts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to deliver the high-quality content expected by the streaming giant. The future of their careers as sought-after content creators may hinge on the success of their upcoming projects and their relationship with Netflix.
Royal commentator and expert Richard Fitzwilliams believes that Harry and Meghan are standing at the cusp of losing out on everything in 2025. He mentioned that they are working on new programs for Netflix, and Meghan has launched the lifestyle blog American Riviera Orchard. Despite these efforts, they lost the Spotify deal, and Lemonada Media, which Meghan has joined, reportedly intends to place a podcast on ice until next year. Nothing has come of rumors about Meghan's political ambitions, he noted.
Fitzwilliams also pointed out that since the £100 million contract with Netflix began, they have done hardly anything to justify the deal. To make matters worse, the contract runs out next year, and with Netflix no longer producing the series "The Crown" as they previously were, the streaming giant might have less interest in the Sussexes. If they lose this contract, with Archewell, their business and charitable foundations having so few donors, they might well face financial trouble. Their exposure of royal life has made mega-books, but little else has generated significant revenue. The royal family might hope that this unpredictable and ambitious couple manages to stay with Netflix.
