Unveiling thetrue motivation behind Netflix's agreement with Meghan Markle and Harry.
In a significant move for the streaming industry, Archewell Productions, the media company co-founded by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, has extended its creative partnership with Netflix. This renewal, announced in August 2025, consists of a multi-year, first-look deal covering film, television, and lifestyle content.
The deal follows the original multi-year agreement started in 2020, which produced popular content such as the Harry & Meghan docuseries and With Love, Meghan. This extension will see the expansion of Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever on Netflix.
Netflix executives have highlighted their strong viewer engagement and the successful reception of their projects, including the Harry & Meghan docuseries, which achieved 23.4 million views in its first days and ranked among Netflix’s top-rated documentaries.
The parties involved have emphasized mutual inspiration, creative collaboration, and a shared vision for storytelling that resonates globally. However, it's important to note that there is no credible evidence from recent reports indicating that Netflix's extended partnership with Archewell Productions is influenced by a potential future crisis in the royal couple's marriage.
Rumours suggesting Netflix's interest in Meghan Markle could be due to a potential role in supporting her, should her marriage with Prince Harry fail, have been circulating, but these remain just theories. Royal expert Kinsey Schofield has been vocal about this theory, suggesting that Netflix may want to be there for Meghan Markle if her marriage were to ever fail.
Jeremy Kyle, another commentator, questioned the reason for Netflix's continued partnership with the royal couple. In response, Kinsey Schofield provided an explanation, suggesting that it could be to prevent potential embarrassment for the royal couple.
Despite these theories, the deal renewal appears to be a business decision based on their past success and audience draw rather than speculation about their personal relationship. The extension of their deal with Archewell Productions is a strategic move for Netflix, positioning themselves for potential future collaborations with Meghan Markle, should her marriage with Prince Harry ever face any challenges.
References: 1. The Hollywood Reporter 2. Variety 3. Deadline 4. CNN 5. BBC News
The extended partnership between Archewell Productions and Netflix, as revealed in August 2025, is focused on producing more film, television, and lifestyle content, including an expansion of Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, As Ever. This decision is rooted in the success of their past collaborations, such as the popular Harry & Meghan docuseries and With Love, Meghan, which demonstrated strong viewer engagement and high ratings on Netflix.
