Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing renewed scrutiny over their high-profile partnership with Netflix after reports of internal frustration and a perceived social media snub by co-CEO Ted Sarandos raised fresh doubts about the future of one of Hollywood's most closely watched deals.
The latest claims, reported by Heat World and tied to broader industry chatter, suggest that Sarandos and Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria had unfollowed Meghan on social media, while unnamed sources alleged remarks overheard inside Netflix offices were "not complimentary." None of the claims have been publicly confirmed by Netflix or the Sussexes.
Still, the reported episode has intensified questions about the durability of a partnership that began in 2020 with a headline-grabbing agreement valued at up to $100 million. That deal, signed shortly after the couple stepped back from royal duties, positioned them as major content creators in streaming, culminating in the widely viewed 2022 docuseries Harry & Meghan.
According to one insider cited in the report, the social media shift was interpreted as more than symbolic. The unfollow was described as a "slap in the face," with the source adding Meghan felt "totally betrayed" given her personal relationship with Sarandos and his wife, Nicole Avant.
The reported reaction reflects deeper tensions that may extend beyond personal dynamics. Meghan is said to be seeking a direct meeting with Sarandos in an effort to stabilize the relationship, believing that future projects remain viable despite recent setbacks.
The Sussexes' content trajectory has increasingly come under scrutiny as initial audience interest tied to their royal departure proved difficult to replicate. Their early success-driven by intimate disclosures about royal life-set a high benchmark that subsequent projects have struggled to meet.
Netflix has continued to collaborate with the couple on several initiatives, including a drama set in an elite equestrian world and a planned adaptation of Carley Fortune's Meet Me at the Lake. However, development timelines and production outcomes remain uncertain.
Meghan's solo lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, briefly entered Netflix's Top 10 rankings but has faced criticism from some viewers. According to the report, the show has not been commissioned for a third season, with feedback described as calling it "out of touch," "curated" and "narcissistic."
Inside Netflix, the reported tone appears to have shifted from early enthusiasm to more cautious evaluation. Sources cited in the report suggested executives are reassessing the "incredibly heavy investment" in the couple as audience engagement becomes less consistent.
At the same time, the platform is said to remain interested in select projects tied to the Sussex brand. Among those under discussion is a potential production linked to the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, a subject that could place Prince Harry at the center of a highly sensitive narrative.
