Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, through their production company Archewell Productions, have extended their creative partnership with Netflix with a new multi-year, first-look deal. This renewed collaboration signifies a continued commitment to developing a diverse range of content for the streaming platform.
Under the terms of the renewed partnership, Netflix will have the initial opportunity to review and approve future film and television projects from Archewell Productions. This strategic move follows reports that their initial, more exclusive deal was evolving, reflecting a broader industry shift towards first-look agreements. The deal also encompasses Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, "As ever," which has seen consistent product sell-outs, further demonstrating the reach and appeal of their ventures.
Several key projects are slated to emerge from this renewed alliance. Season two of Meghan Markle's lifestyle series, "With Love, Meghan," is set to premiere on August 26, 2025, with a special holiday episode, "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration," scheduled for December. The first season of "With Love, Meghan" premiered in March 2025 and garnered significant attention, with its second season trailer released on August 12, 2025. The series features Meghan sharing insights into cooking, gardening, and friendship, and includes guest appearances from notable figures such as Chrissy Teigen and Tan France. The show's success is underscored by its performance as Netflix's most-watched culinary show since its release, accumulating 5.3 million views in the first half of 2025.
Additionally, the deal includes a feature film adaptation of Carley Fortune's bestselling romance novel, "Meet Me at the Lake." While the film rights were acquired in August 2023, the project's progression has been noted, with reports indicating a need for a director and cast. The narrative of "Meet Me at the Lake" delves into themes of love, loss, mental health, and post-natal depression.
Further diversifying their content, Archewell Productions is also releasing a documentary short titled "Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within." This film highlights an Ugandan orphanage where children are using dance to overcome adversity, a project reportedly inspired by videos the couple watched with their son, Prince Archie, during the pandemic. The documentary is a collaboration with Campfire Studios and Wontanara Productions, directed by David Vieira Lopez and Moses Bwayo, and produced by a team including Prince Harry and Meghan. The initial announcement of this project was made on August 11, 2025.
This ongoing collaboration with Netflix builds upon Archewell Productions' previous work, which includes the critically acclaimed docuseries "Harry & Meghan," which achieved significant viewership, becoming Netflix's fifth most popular documentary series of all time. The evolution of their Netflix deal, from an exclusive agreement to a first-look partnership, mirrors similar shifts in the industry, such as with Higher Ground Productions, signifying a strategic adjustment in how creative collaborations are structured to foster continued content creation and audience engagement.