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Meghan Markle Cancels Netflix Series, Shifts to Lifestyle Brand

1/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has canceled her Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan' after two seasons and a holiday special.
There are no plans for a third season.
The series ranked 1,224th for its second season and 1,022nd for the holiday special.
Meghan Markle focuses on her lifestyle brand As Ever, which has expanded its product line.
It aims to create shorter, more engaging content for social media.

History

Historical Context

Netflix initiated its original programming strategy in 2013 with "House of Cards," leading to a surge in subscribers, surpassing 200 million by 2021. This shift transformed media consumption, as evidenced by the competitive landscape reflected in Meghan Markle's canceled show, highlighting the challenges creators face in meeting evolving audience preferences in a rapidly changing digital marketplace.

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Story summary

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has canceled her Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan' after two seasons and a holiday special.
There are no plans for a third season.
The series ranked 1,224th for its second season and 1,022nd for the holiday special.
Meghan Markle focuses on her lifestyle brand As Ever, which has expanded its product line.
It aims to create shorter, more engaging content for social media.

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