Matthew Belloni and Lesley Goldberg assert that Netflix’s deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, valued at $100 million, ranks among the worst in Hollywood's Peak TV era. Despite some early successes, such as their docu-series 'Harry and Meghan,' other projects, including Meghan's canceled children's animated series 'Pearl', have failed to engage audiences, leading to doubts about the couple's future collaborations with the streaming giant.
The newsletter highlighted that while the couple's docu-series was a huge success, predominantly due to the scandalous insights they provided into royal life, their subsequent attempts at content creation have faced significant challenges. This pattern of diminishing returns raises questions about their abilities to produce captivating media following the royal family's narratives.
Insiders claim that Harry and Meghan’s difficulties in Hollywood, marked by significant deals with Spotify and Netflix, stem from their high demands coupled with a lack of production experience. After Spotify ended its partnership due to insufficient output, the likelihood of Netflix renewing their agreement looks bleak.
The overall sentiment from industry pundits is that Harry and Meghan's recent projects, such as Meghan's cooking show and Harry's polo series, are unlikely to resonate with audiences as previous ones did. This trend could signal a troubling future for the couple's ambitions as media entrepreneurs.
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