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Meghan Markle & Netflix: A $17M Deal Gone Sour
5 Jun
Summary
- Netflix ended its $17 million deal with Meghan Markle's brand.
- Meghan's Netflix content reportedly failed to resonate with viewers.
- Speculation suggests Meghan might return to acting in Hollywood.
Netflix has reportedly concluded its multi-million dollar deal with Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, As Ever, signaling an end to their collaborative content efforts. Reports indicate that the content produced under this partnership, including the lifestyle show 'With Love, Meghan,' did not achieve the desired audience engagement.
Friend of Meghan Markle, Tan France, acknowledged the show's "very American" premise while appearing on the series. Despite initial viewership driven by curiosity, 'With Love, Meghan' struggled to retain an audience, peaking at 10th place on Netflix charts and ranking #383 for total views that year. A subsequent second season reportedly performed even worse.
While a Netflix insider reframed the As Ever venture as a "side hustle," the overall partnership appears to have fallen short of expectations. The situation has led to speculation about Meghan Markle's future endeavors, with reports suggesting a potential return to acting and interest from Hollywood.
The conclusion of this venture marks a significant shift following the initial excitement surrounding the royal-actor's move into content creation.
