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Sussexes Renew Netflix Pact as Insider Flags Steep Valuation Drop

The lower streaming fee raises questions about the couple’s ability to translate royal fame into a sustainable business.

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Overview

  • Harry and Meghan announced an extended deal with Netflix under Archewell Productions and their As Ever brand.
  • A Page Six insider says the new agreement is worth far less than the previously reported $100 million figure.
  • Reality star Bethenny Frankel criticized the rapid expansion, arguing that multiple post-royal ventures have failed to gain traction.
  • Meghan’s lifestyle line rebranded as As Ever after trademark rejections and she has publicly acknowledged making business mistakes.
  • Despite podcasts, docuseries, a memoir and product lines, the Sussexes are facing intensified scrutiny over uneven commercial returns.