Meghan Markle’s upcoming cookery show is being labeled a “make or break” moment for the Sussexes’ lucrative deal with Netflix.
Scheduled to air next year, the project comes in the wake of Polo, a five-part documentary series produced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which received a lukewarm response from critics.
Royal columnist Alison Boshoff reports that Meghan’s latest venture is seen by some as the last opportunity to salvage the couple’s multi-million-pound partnership with the streaming giant.
Boshoff writes, “One Californian source tells me: ‘It’s make or break. People say Netflix are exhausted. It’s so much work with her, and frankly, the ‘deliverable’ doesn’t seem to justify the effort.’”
Another entertainment executive echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that the show would need to be a massive success to turn things around.
“Her forthcoming cookery series must deliver in a big way if they want to secure their future with Netflix,” the executive reportedly said.
With high stakes and increasing pressure, Meghan’s next move could determine the future of the Sussexes’ relationship with the platform that helped them launch their post-royal careers.
However, there’s a potential silver lining for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
According to GB news, The Duchess’ lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, could prove to be a financial game-changer.
If successful, the venture has the potential to generate the kind of revenue the couple has been striving for since stepping back from their roles as senior working royals.
Industry experts suggest that a strong performance by the brand could not only offset recent setbacks but also solidify their standing as power players in the world of celebrity entrepreneurship.
The pressure remains high, but the Duchess’s latest endeavor may hold the key to a brighter financial future for the Sussexes.