Overview

• The Sussexes renegotiated their exclusive multi-year Netflix agreement on August 11 into a first-look deal that removes guaranteed commissioning in favor of performance-based approvals.
• The new contract includes a holiday edition of Meghan’s lifestyle series With Love, set in Montecito and promoted as a “magical holiday celebration.”
• Some royal watchers and commentators accused Meghan of emulating Kate Middleton’s annual Christmas event through the timing and format of her festive special.
• Entertainment experts described the revised terms as a “reality check” reflecting streaming platforms’ tighter budgets and heightened expectations for project performance.
• The Royal Household has not responded publicly to the copying allegations or to details of the revamped Netflix arrangement.