Netflix are said to be “done” with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle five and a half years after The Sussexes announced a huge partnership with the streaming giant
09:16, 18 Mar 2026Updated 09:24, 18 Mar 2026
Netflix are said to be “done” with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle(Image: Juancho Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Netflix are said to be “done” with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Sussexes announced a huge partnership with the streaming giant five and a half years ago but it now appears the dream has come to an end.
The deal was made with plans for both scripted and unscripted films and content for all ages from the duo who had fled England and the royal family. But what has mainly come from their partnership has been Meghan’s show, With Love, which has garnered mixed reviews and ratings. Last August, a second series of Meghan’s series performed poorly compared with the first round.
Suspicions of a tumultuous relationship with the billionaire streaming service only intensified Netflix de-invested in Megan’s lifestyle brand As Ever, although they insisted this had been the plan from the beginning.
In a parting comment a spokesperson for Netflix said at the time: “Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As Ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life.
Harry has appeared on the show a few times too(Image: Netflix)
“As it was always intended, Meghan will continue growing the brand and take it into its next chapter independently. We look forward to celebrating how she continues to bring joy to households around the world.”
A spokesperson for the Sussexes said they were “‘grateful for Netflix’s partnership through launch and our first year.’ They said: “We have experienced meaningful and rapid growth and As ever is now ready to stand on its own. We have an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to share more”.
Now, a source has claimed that the partnership may taper off between the Sussexes and the streaming giant, with a report in Variety suggesting that their story about their exit from royal life has “exhausted” bosses.
Variety say they spoke to ‘six well-placed individuals’ with knowledge of Netflix and the Sussexes, who say the union between Meghan, Harry and the streamer has been far from a fairy tale.
“The mood in the building is ‘We’re done,'” a source claimed. Three insiders told Variety that Netflix chief Ted Sarandos is ‘fed up’ with the pair – who, per two sources, have been known to text directly with the Co-CEO about their projects, as do many A-listers who work with the streamer. Chief content officer Bela Bajaria is said to have grown weary of the Sussex pact. A Netflix spokesperson says it is “absolutely inaccurate” that Sarandos and Bajaria have lost faith in the couple.
“Archewell has been a thoughtful and collaborative partner and we’ve really enjoyed working with Harry and Meghan,” said Bajaria. “They’re deeply engaged in the storytelling process and bring a unique, global perspective that aligns with the kinds of impactful projects our members respond to.” A spokesman for the Sussexes told the Mail they co-operated with Netflix throughout.
Harry has appeared on the show a few times too(Image: Netflix)
Last year, Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos threw his support behind the Sussexes, explaining how he believed their influence was “overly dismissed”. He explained: “I think Meghan is underestimated in terms of her influence on culture. When we dropped the trailer for the Harry & Meghan doc series [in 2022], everything on-screen was dissected in the press for days.
“The shoes she was wearing sold out all over the world. The Hermès blanket that was on the chair behind her sold out everywhere in the world. People are fascinated with Meghan Markle. She and Harry are overly dismissed.”
With Love aired two season in March and August 2025, consisting of eight episode each. There was also a Christmas special, with the Sussexes confirming that seasonal specials will keep the format alive in the coming months.
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