- Streaming giant reportedly ‘finished’ the Sussexes after lackluster ratings
- Harry and Meghan’s ‘repackaged’ narrative of Netflix royal exit ‘sold out’
- Netflix spokesperson gives unexpected response to complaints
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had previously expressed that they were excited about the new deal that was signed with Netflix last year, but there was a lot more going on behind the scenes.
Meghan announced last week that the platform will no longer be a partner with As Ever, suggesting the former Suits actress wanted to expand internationally but was holding back.
However, insiders tell a different story, in which there is friction on both sides. “The mood in the building is ‘We’re done,'” a Netflix source said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received their first lucrative offer after stepping down from senior royal roles in 2020 from the streaming giant. The multimillion-dollar deal lasted five years and saw the streamer’s most successful documentaries, Harry and Meghan.
However, it was all downhill for both parties and even the latest renewal of the agreement did not offer any optimism in this regard. Sources have revealed Variety magazine the real story that caused the consequences between the Sussexes and Netflix.
About six insiders shared that the couple’s “perceived pattern of selling repackaged versions of the same story about their real-life exit has exhausted Netflix.”
“His treatment of patients has ruffled feathers at meetings and generated mediocre ratings for shows like Love, Meghan have raised doubts that e-commerce is the best way for Netflix to continue doing business with the couple (one Netflix expert says ratings for with love are ‘on par with other lifestyle series’).”
Sources added that there was “poor communication” from Archewell with the company.
Additionally, three sources claimed that Netflix boss Ted Sarandos is “fed up” with the Sussexes even though Ted has spoken highly of Meghan. In addition, Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, had also become “tired” of the agreement.
However, a Netflix spokesperson refuted the claims, calling them “absolutely inaccurate.” Bela noted that the company “really enjoyed working with Harry and Meghan.”
He Variety The report insisted that no one at Netflix suggested that Harry and Meghan violated any terms of their contract.
