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Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Backs Meghan Markle After New First-Look Deal, Calling ‘Harry & Meghan’ One of Its Most-Watched Documentaries

Sarandos emphasized her ability to drive product sell-outs via As Ever, reinforcing Netflix’s performance-first partnership.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast, Sarandos said Meghan has “remarkable” influence and described the 2022 Harry & Meghan series as “successful in every measure.”
  • Season 2 of With Love, Meghan, released in August, did not reach Netflix’s Top 10 charts in major markets and drew poor reviews, contrasting with the documentary’s strong performance.
  • Netflix and the Sussexes agreed in August to a multi-year first-look arrangement that continues their collaboration on reduced, commission-based terms compared with their 2020 deal.
  • Sarandos cited on-screen product sell-outs, including $20 shoes and a $1,500 blanket, and highlighted Netflix’s cultural reach as a driver for both viewing and commerce; Netflix holds an equity stake in As Ever.
  • A Sussex source told Newsweek that As Ever’s early supply strains have stabilized, and a With Love, Meghan holiday special is scheduled for December.