There is no bad blood between Netflix, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, at least that is what the streaming giant’s exec is saying.. Word from Netflix’s headquarters is that all is well when it comes to their relationship with the former working royals who inked a deal with them after their exodus from the United Kingdom to America in 2020.. Meghan Markle announced earlier in March that her lifestyle brand “As Ever” was ending its partnership with Netflix to become an independent venture with possible roots in multiple countries outside America.. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA. The streaming company’s executive, Bela Bajaria, disputed earlier claims made by news outlets that things went sour between the business partners after their joint interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 and Harry’s 2023 memoir “Spare.”. Bajaria, at the “Next on Netflix” event on March 18, debunked these reports and urged people not to believe everything in the news, especially if a little fact-checking can help clear all the doubts. The company’s Chief Content Officer added that Netflix still has a very great working relationship with the couple and talks about movie development, which has been ongoing for a while now.. Bajaria referred to the couple’s amazing documentary with Netflix, which was their first-ever project with the company. As shared by PEOPLE, Bajaria assured everyone that everywhere is buzzing for the couple, both on the TV and film side, adding, “Deals come and go all the time. There are deals that are deals we don’t renew.”. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. According to Variety, six highly connected personalities within the company who are aware of the deals between Netflix and the Sussexes confirmed that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to their relationship.. Describing it as majorly optics, the sources noted that Netflix got tired of selling repackaged versions of the same story, which is often about their exit from the royal world. The low ratings from some of their joint projects over the years did not help, as the company reportedly became doubtful of e-commerce being their best shot at anything fruitful with the royal couple.. Three insiders from Netflix reportedly confirmed that Netflix chief Ted Sarandos has had enough with the pair and has voiced his frustration directly to the Co-CEO about their projects. Bajaria was also mentioned in the discussion, as she has grown very tired of their partnership with the couple.. Steven Bergman/AFF-USA.COM / MEGA. Aside from her comment at the event about the fate of the couple with Netflix, Bajaria also earlier reacted to the Variety story. In her words, Harry and Meghan’s company, Archewell, has been a very thoughtful and collaborative partner who has made their partnership awesome. “They’re deeply engaged in the storytelling process and bring a unique, global perspective that aligns with the kinds of impactful projects our members respond to,” the executive
