Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 22, 2025 · Entertainment

Netflix's $100M Deal with Harry & Meghan: What Went Wrong?

Netflix will not be renewing their $100million deal with Meghan and Harry after her latest show struggled with poor reviews - but they may keep them on side if the worst were to happen with their relationship, it has been claimed

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Netflix Dreams Crash and Burn: Sources Claim Their Shows Are Flopping Big Time!

The wheels are coming off for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, folks! The once-buzzworthy couple's hopes of scoring a new Netflix deal have gone up in flames, according to insiders. And it's not hard to see why - their latest shows have been absolute flops!

Meghan's Lifestyle Show: A Total Snooze-Fest

Meghan Markle show with Netflix, With Love, Meghan, was a relative flop, new official figures reveal.

Meghan Markle's lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan, has failed to break into Netflix's top 300 programs for the first half of 2025. In fact, it was even outperformed by multiple seasons of Suits, the hit TV show that launched her career! The show has been a major disappointment, and sources close to the situation claim it's not just the viewers who are tuning out - Netflix execs themselves are unimpressed.

Harry's Passion Project: A Polo-Filled Disaster

And don't even get us started on Prince Harry's documentary series, Polo. It ranked a dismal 3,436 out of 7,000 shows and was only watched by 500,000 people in six months! That's a paltry audience for a show that was supposed to be the centerpiece of their Netflix deal.

Meghan celebrates the announcement of her second series despite series one not making it into Netflix's top 300 shows of 2025 so far. But a source has claimed that Netflix are 'waiting for the credits to roll' on that series and will not renew

The Writing is on the Wall

With their contract set to expire this year, sources claim that there's no appetite for new content from the Sussexes. "This deal is dead," an insider at Netflix reportedly said. "She had everything going for her - name, platform, press - and the numbers were dismal." Ouch!

Experts Weigh In: The Sussexes Are a "Fraud"

Prince Harry in Polo S1, which was watched by just 500,000 people, and was at a lowly 3,436 out of 7,000 shows

Former executive editor of Ok! magazine Rob Shuter claims that Netflix will not offer them a new contract once it concludes. "The interest just isn't there anymore," he said. "They went from buzzy to background noise." But why did things go so wrong?

Well, according to experts Phillip Millar and Camille Moore, the Sussexes' brand is built on nothing more than Meghan's fame from Suits and her marriage to Prince Harry. They claim that the couple has been milking their royal connections for all they're worth, rather than creating genuine value. "She's not substantial," Mr. Millar said. "I'm agitated by her so much because it is a deliberate misrepresentation of what she is."

The ShopMy Debacle: Meghan's Instagram Ranking Takes a Nose-Dive

Remember when Meghan Markle joined the popular e-commerce platform ShopMy? Yeah, that didn't exactly pan out either. After an initial flurry of posts, she fell silent and her ranking dropped from icon to enthusiast. It seems that even her Instagram influence isn't as strong as it used to be.

The Bottom Line: The Sussexes Need a Rapprochement with the Royal Family

So, why are the Sussexes in this pickle? Well, it's simple: they need a rapprochement with the royal family. With their financial situation looking increasingly precarious, they may have no choice but to swallow their pride and reconnect with the very same institution they left behind.

But don't worry, folks - sources close to the couple claim that they're still very happy living in Montecito, California, and have no plans to leave. After all, it's hard to resist the allure of a lifestyle that includes a $14.65 million mansion and a wardrobe allowance for your wife!

The Full Story: How the Sussexes' Financial Situation is Looking

So, how did things go so wrong? Well, it turns out that Harry and Meghan's Netflix deal was never as lucrative as reported. According to insiders, they've only managed to keep around $10-15 million of the total $100 million over five years - not exactly enough to sustain their lifestyle for long.

And then there are the mortgage payments on their Montecito mansion: a whopping $480,000 per year! Add in property taxes, utilities, staffing costs, and security expenses, and you're looking at an annual bill of around $4 million. No wonder they need to make up with the royal family - they've got some serious financial firepower to wield!

Sources close to the situation claim that Harry and Meghan are not giving up on their dreams just yet. They're still exploring new revenue streams and negotiating deals left and right. But one thing's for sure: if they want to get back in the game, they'll need to get real about their finances and their place in the royal family.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Sussexes' financial shenanigans!