Netflix deal to end

[AtIusvue]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/35969847/prince-harry-meghan-netflix-deal-axed/

Netflix deal is over

• Both decided a statement won’t be released “Publicly, there will not be a statement and of course, if things change dramatically, they’d be open to a one-off project down the line.”
• Talk about Paramount plus

It’s been pretty obvious for a while. No talk about the Archewell productions arm, the film they were making etc.

How long can As ever last when they won’t have NF to back it up with WLM infomercials.

I think I had one eye closed at that stage such was the car crash unfolding on screen. 🙈

I’m definitely here for it!

She’s been panned by branding experts on a podcast lately too for having zero authenticity, zero interest in her brand, and the worst execution of a brand launch they’d seen.

She has nothing other than the royal connections to milk. And this is with the full force of Netflix plus a hit squad PR team behind them. that and celebrity connections which she likes to flaunt too. Which she would never have had without “H”.

Everyone is sick of their pathetic efforts, it’s like Brooklyn Beckham trying to be a chef. She trailed “series 2” which was was only ever the second half of series 1 in response to the criticism of the first show as if it was some sort of win when again it’s all false. “I can’t believe the response and we’re making a second show omg”… awful. So fake. A Sewer is a total flop, everyone has seen straight through it, it will be dead by next year.

I also think it’s little wonder they’re trying to get back into the royal fold. But no one trusts them there either as they’ve only ever been driven by greed and revenge.

As someone said I wonder how she’ll respond to this. Probably with photos of the kids for £££.

Meghans ex husband and his wife just had their Hollywood home featured in architectural Digest 🫢🫢.

@BasiliskStare
That’s interesting, but what a shame! I also think The Secret History would make a fantastic film. But if that can’t get made, this (by all accounts) much lamer book has very little chance.

Yes, no wonder Harry is sniffing round the rf, with Meredith Maines the diplomatic envoy, or maybe the canary in the coal mine.

Any Diana documentary, in order to pull in viewers, has got to be incendiary, not just hagiographic. I remember donkey’s years ago watching an evening-long debate on US tv on whether Elvis was still alive. People were passionate! And the phone-in vote was overwhelmingly that he still walks among us…The conspiracy theory angle of Diana’s death is what any backer will be after.

I think M in particular has two problems now: firstly, in the world of 2025 image is absolutely everything, and she just can’t shake off the negative baggage clinging to her in the eyes of all but the super-fans. Also, unfortunately for Meghan, image seems to be all she understands. She’s pathologically inauthentic - I’ve come to believe that she truly doesn’t understand how to be authentic - there’s just nothing inside her. When the cameras aren’t rolling, I bet she thinks “What’s the point?’

She needs to be adored and admired above others - it’s oxygen to her. It will be interesting in a horrible way to observe what she does next.

Yes - it could be totally grim - sensational, hurtful, intrusive, conspiracy-theory stuff. I don’t see that NF or anyone would be interested in a re-hashing of old clips of Diana just doing good works in designer gear and frankly, the story itself is beyond sensational- the stuff of thrillers!

I feel so sorry for William because at the back of his mind he must always be aware of the temptations that will be dangled in front of weak, dim Harry and the on-going threat of damage and destruction that he could unleash.

I love the book and could swear I’ve seen a film of it but I think it’s just how I’ve visualised it in my head.

That’s brilliant. Meg could never land AD with that house

I have a family member whose house has been in it and quite honesty it’s not something I’d want to aspire to or think is important in life. It seems very shallow though I’m sure that like my family member most of the people who feature in it are very nice people.

And Meghan and Harry’s home? It’s very nice and not to be sneezed at.

I like watching the AD things. But my goodness some of the owners… “I worked with my fantastic interior designer and friend to source this wunnerful objay from Paris, France” etc etc.

M&H’s house is of course not to be sniffed at, but it does look, I’m afraid, gloomy and, which is why I think people criticise, it does not look very Meghan. That inclines towards the observation that either they can’t afford a refurb, or they don’t actually own it.

Meghan was straight in with a makeover of Nottingham wotsit, with copper freestanding baths an’ all, so it is surprising that she is content with a very much less than on- trend kitchen.

Ooh thanks for the heads up. Here’s a free link if anyone is interested in having a nosey.

archive.ph/5JTqK

Is there a link to what M&H’s house looks like - I know the one in the As Ever series wasn’t theirs. I think we had glimpses of it in the Netflix documentary. But not seen anything else.

I think M in particular has two problems now....

And also, to put it bluntly, she is no longer young. Personality, classic style and some real knowledge or achievement she can talk about with authority are what she needs to maintain media/public interest, but unfortunately she lacks all of them.

This was an interesting read from an American perspective. It does mention ‘Christian values’ which left me wincing a bit but I get what they are trying to say.

https://archive.ph/cfijm

https://thedispatch.com/article/meghan-markle-diana-american-princess/

Oh wow, really? That's interesting.

Thanks for that, interesting.

Ha she has reposted a reel on her reels from an insta account called frugallyfine. Frugally claims to be a mom of 4 looking to save money on meals. Her post is her along a £20 fucking pancake. She is clearly a squaddoe as all her posts are Meghan related. She has 18 followers. That barrel bottom is being truly scraped!

Really thought-provoking article—it actually explains a lot. I think Brits tend to see royalty as tradition, heritage, and duty, whereas Americans often view it more like a fairy tale. Harry and Meghan have really leaned into that fairy tale version. Meghan even described their story as a “modern fairy tale,” and pushed the “love wins” narrative.

But that view feels a bit naive. Fairy tales weren’t just about the girl getting the prince—they were about morals, lessons, and overcoming hardship. Meghan seems to have embraced the Hollywood version: all glitz, glamour, and happy endings, without the depth.

It’s hard to pull off being a modern fairy tale princess. Diana came close. She was graceful, kind, and genuinely humble. She came from a broken home and used that pain to connect with others. Her compassion felt real—not staged for a photo op or social media moment. There was a quiet strength in how she carried herself.

Catherine takes a more traditional route. She’s graceful, stoic, and clearly committed to her role. Some say she’s a bit “boring” or lacks glamour, but that persona seems to work for her and she rarely gets caught out with anything controversial. I actually think she’s probably more relaxed and down-to-earth in private—she just knows when to switch on the polished, professional version. She plays the long game, and it works.

Meghan, while very modern in style and attitude, doesn’t really reflect the virtues we associate with fairy tale heroines—old or new. She often comes across as lacking grace (sharing footage of herself twerking while pregnant, for example), and seems more driven by image, status, and personal success than by any sense of duty or service. She’s not especially family-oriented—she’s cut off most of her family, distanced herself from Harry’s, and fallen out with several long-time friends. Forgiveness and empathy don’t seem to be part of the picture.

Even her charitable work often feels packaged—high-production photos, slick PR, and always tied to some larger narrative or commercial move. There always seems to be an agenda behind it, and that makes it hard to take at face value.

It’s not that she can’t do good things—it’s just that it rarely feels like she’s doing them for the right reasons. And that’s the key difference!

Pretty damning reading between the lines.

Ouch - says it all

A really thoughtful insight and I think you’re correct.

She knew she wouldn’t be accepted by the Brits because of her celeb behaviour but I did think she thought she’d be embraced by the Americans.

You have to respect how hard Americans work, they are go getters….but Meg seems to fall upwards and there’s no respect in that. She’s been handed so many deals (that she manages to squander) purely because of her title and how low she’s willing to stoop….not because she proved herself to be a a respected producer ( NF contract), an engaging podcaster (Spotify and Lemonada) or accomplished businesswoman ( As ever contract with NF)

I think Americans are more willing to give you chance if you work hard and are honest. But there’s zero respect for someone living off a name and being given opportunities that are way above your talent level.

I agree EmpressSisi's post was excellent, @Atlusvue, but then so was the one you just made. There is indeed massive respect for a great work ethic in the US, and while someone might get a "let" if they have other attractions to bring to the rable (in this case the royal connection) it doesn't last if the innate ability simply isn't there

Unrortunately for them both this is something both H&M are finding out, but whether they have the ability to see it for what it is has to remain unanswered

It’s been said ad nauseam: MM is inauthentic and trying to be something she’s not.

A philanthropist: but spends more money on clothes and jewelry and housing for herself than we know she gives to good causes (cf Archewell accounts)

A humanitarian: but is a bully, a disaster tourist, only shows up if there will be photos.

A royal duchess: but twerks in the maternity ward.

A feminist speaking up for girls: but is a glossy housewife who has been photographed in the kitchen more than anywhere else recently.

A girl-boss female founder: but her brand roll out is the, or one of the worst roll-outs in recent history with prospects so poor that the chances of it ever making money are openly derided by successful entrepreneurs.

And on and on and on. Anything and everything to make a quick buck.