Netflix is reportedly cutting its losses with Meghan Markle, marking a significant shift in the streaming giant's approach after months of ongoing chaos surrounding her projects.
The two upcoming Meghan Markle shows have now been canceled, and Netflix appears to be making some hard decisions following a month-long back-and-forth with their board of directors. Once confident in Meghan's appeal, Netflix has seemingly come to the realization that it needs to rethink its investment. So, what led to this drastic change of heart from a company that once seemed all-in on Meghan's charisma or whatever they thought she had?
According to Mike Zeroh, an entertainment insider and YouTuber with some intriguing sources, Meghan's most recent project, With Love Meghan, has been nothing short of a disaster. It’s already being labeled one of the most poorly received Netflix shows, particularly for the upcoming 2025 slate. The situation at Netflix HQ is far from smooth, as the board of directors had been supportive of Meghan for a while. However, after the dismal reception of With Love Meghan, cracks began to show in their support. Initially, executives were fully behind her, even going so far as to fire the marketing team at Meghan's request and bring in a new squad to try to salvage the situation. But despite their efforts, the growing backlash against Meghan's presence on the platform became too much to ignore. Netflix's leadership finally realized that the public was simply not on board.
The backlash has been intense and widespread, not just a handful of grumbles. Over 20,000 complaints poured into Netflix from disgruntled subscribers, all voicing their dissatisfaction with Meghan's content. Now, let's talk about those two mysterious projects that have been axed. According to Mike, Meghan pitched two new shows: a travel series slated for 2026 and a shopping-focused series for 2027. Both were approved by Netflix only a month ago, but after three days of heated internal discussions, Netflix's leadership made the decision to pull the plug on both. The streaming service had reportedly planned to pay Meghan $20 million for each of these shows under a new contract. But now, with the projects canceled, that money is back in Netflix’s pocket. The travel and shopping series are now out of the picture.
As for With Love Meghan Season 2, it’s still hanging in the balance for now. Netflix is waiting to see how the first season performs before deciding whether to renew or cancel it altogether. But here’s the twist: CEO Greg Peters is reportedly still at odds with the board over whether to cancel With Love Meghan outright. It seems Netflix isn't quite ready to sever ties just yet, but the situation is increasingly resembling a breakup in the making. Meghan’s attempt to appeal to women worldwide with relatable content has only made this entire situation more awkward and cringe-worthy. Her pitch for a travel show and a shopping series, both of which she believed would boost her popularity, initially seemed like a good move for Netflix. That is, until it didn't. Now, Meghan is said to be losing her cool behind the scenes, reportedly acting like a diva and becoming aggressive with her team and executives.
Things are only getting juicier from here. Netflix had hoped that the backlash would eventually die down, but if anything, it's only intensifying. The public has made it clear: they don’t want Meghan Markle on their screens, they don’t want to be bombarded with her shows, and they certainly don’t want to see more of her trying to portray herself as a relatable, everyday woman. The growing backlash is putting even more pressure on Netflix, and the company is starting to feel the heat.
So, what does the future hold? With Love Meghan is set to premiere on January 15th, and that will be the moment to see just how much of a mess Meghan’s created. But with Netflix now firmly on the fence, it’s increasingly looking like they are inching closer to parting ways with Meghan Markle for good.
