Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s lucrative deal with Netflix could be in jeopardy, as speculations arise that it may be axed after the release of Season 6 of The Crown later this year.
The couple signed the deal shortly after their move to the United States and their decision to step down as working members of the royal family in 2020.
While The Crown has enjoyed immense popularity, there are concerns that once the show concludes, interest in the younger generation of royals may wane.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have had mixed results with their Netflix ventures thus far.
Harry’s Heart of Invictus has struggled to attract a comparable viewership and is poised to be deemed an expensive failure for the streaming giant.
Similarly, Meghan’s animated series Pearl was canceled due to budget constraints.
Although Harry and Meghan reportedly have two more years to fulfill their content obligations under the Netflix contract, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams believes the partnership may end sooner.
According to Fitzwilliams, the termination of the Sussexes’ contract with Spotify was undoubtedly a setback for them.
In an attempt to salvage the situation, Meghan allegedly met with Netflix CEO Greg Peters to negotiate the continuation of their contract, which was on the verge of being terminated.
Her proposal involved incorporating a fabricated reconciliation with her father, Thomas Markle, into a new movie plot.
However, it seems that Peters has a broader vision for the streaming service.
The concept of reconciling with family members and airing grievances is outdated.
In order to maintain audience engagement, fresh and innovative ideas are necessary.
While Meghan could potentially gain positive publicity by orchestrating a reconciliation, she could also utilize her father for favorable media coverage while maintaining control over their interactions through financial incentives and limited access to her children.
It is perplexing why Meghan would choose to make an enemy out of her father or leave him as a loose cannon when she could easily transform him into an asset for her brand.
By establishing boundaries and managing their interactions, she could control the narrative and prevent any negative publicity from arising.
However, it appears that Meghan prefers to portray herself as a victim, despite her claims of being a feminist.
Lady T, who claims to have been contacted by one of Harry’s friends on behalf of Meghan, asserts that Meghan justified her estrangement from her father by alleging harassment.
It is worth noting that Meghan attempted to manipulate her father into appearing in their documentary for a scene where she forgives him.
However, Thomas Markle insisted on a private meeting without cameras.
In the past, Meghan has successfully manipulated her father to fulfill her desires, and it is conceivable that she could do so again by offering him access to family time, particularly with his grandchildren.
Nevertheless, she seems to prefer maintaining her victim status.
In conclusion, the future of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix deal hangs in the balance.
While the couple still has a few years remaining on their contract, there are doubts about its longevity.
The success of their previous projects and the potential cancellation of The Crown may impact Netflix’s decision.