Prince William Secretly Laughs as Meghan Markle’s Netflix Deal Implodes Completely? The Reality Behind the Buzz
In the swirling smoke of media speculation, a provocative headline has taken the internet by storm: “Prince William Secretly Laughs As Meghan Markle’s Netflix Deal Implodes Completely.” While it certainly grabs attention, the sensational claim is largely misleading—and here’s what the facts reveal.
What’s Actually Happening with the Netflix Deal?
The Sussexes initially secured an exclusive multi-year deal with Netflix worth around $100 million, signed in 2020 through their Archewell Productions banner. The agreement produced five projects, including the record-breaking docuseries Harry & Meghan—the streamer’s most-watched documentary debut.
However, viewership for subsequent content like With Love, Meghan and Harry’s Polo failed to match that early success. With Love, Meghan garnered just 5.3 million views, ranking #383 on Netflix; Polo attracted a mere 500,000 households.
Despite the end of their exclusive agreement, a new multi-year first-look deal with Netflix was announced in August 2025, under which With Love, Meghan will launch a holiday special in December. Additional projects such as Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within, and Meet Me at the Lake are also on the slate.