“Who Is This Aimed At?!” | Prince Harry and Meghan’s Netflix Empire Expands With New Shows
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle first announced their blockbuster partnership with Netflix back in 2020, it was billed as a groundbreaking marriage of royalty and streaming. The Sussexes, no longer bound by the rigid duties of Buckingham Palace, promised to deliver “inspirational content” that would rival the storytelling prowess of Hollywood itself. Five years later, their creative empire is bigger, louder, and—according to some viewers—more bewildering than ever.
The couple’s latest slate of Netflix projects, unveiled this week with the kind of flair usually reserved for Marvel announcements, has left many scratching their heads. Among the lineup: a part-animated series about medieval hedgehogs discovering mindfulness, a dating competition where hopeful romantics must survive a week locked inside Windsor Castle’s gift shop, and—perhaps most baffling—a six-episode docu-soap titled The Sussexes Go Camping, filmed entirely in black and white.
“Who is this aimed at?!” became the rallying cry across social media within hours of the reveal. Yet, as bizarre as some of these projects sound, they might just be the perfect embodiment of the couple’s unique cultural position: halfway between Hollywood royalty and British monarchy, part confessional memoir, part content machine.
From Palace Balconies to Streaming Algorithms
Harry and Meghan’s journey from Windsor Castle balconies to Netflix boardrooms has been one of modern celebrity’s strangest metamorphoses. Once symbols of royal tradition, they are now architects of a sprawling media brand that churns out everything from children’s animations to investigative docuseries on beekeeping.
Industry insiders whisper that Netflix executives were initially hesitant to greenlight another wave of Sussex content after earlier titles drew mixed reviews. But according to one anonymous producer, Harry personally convinced them by pitching an idea for a hybrid show: half history documentary, half karaoke competition, in which contestants belt out ‘80s ballads while learning about the War of the Roses. “It was so strange, they had to say yes,” the producer admitted.
The Meghan Touch
Meghan Markle, however, is the real creative force behind the empire’s stylistic flourishes. Sources close to the production describe her as deeply involved in every stage—from wardrobe choices to the font on the Netflix title cards. The new cooking series Duchess at Dawn reportedly features Meghan wandering through lavish California kitchens in silk robes, preparing vegan scones while offering reflections on her time in the royal spotlight.
Critics have already dubbed it “Barefoot Contessa meets Buckingham Palace,” though Meghan insists it’s more than just recipes. “It’s about healing through food,” she told an enthusiastic studio audience during a promotional interview. “When you bite into one of my blueberry-lavender muffins, you’re not just tasting a flavor—you’re tasting freedom.”
Harry’s Counterweight
While Meghan embraces the role of California lifestyle guru, Prince Harry has carved out a more eccentric niche. His new travelogue series, Harry’s Wild World, promises to showcase the Duke of Sussex venturing into remote corners of the globe with nothing but a GoPro, a solar-powered kettle, and an acoustic guitar.
The first season reportedly includes Harry attempting to milk yaks in Mongolia, teaching penguins rugby chants in Antarctica, and leading a mindfulness retreat for bewildered accountants in the Scottish Highlands. Whether audiences will tune in to watch remains to be seen, but Netflix executives are betting heavily on the novelty factor.
The Critics Weigh In
Unsurprisingly, the announcement has sparked a frenzy among royal commentators. Some argue that Harry and Meghan’s relentless expansion into entertainment undermines the dignity of monarchy. Others believe they are simply embracing the 21st century equivalent of royal patronage—streaming platforms instead of royal courts.
British tabloids were quick to mock the lineup. One columnist sneered, “From Windsor to Wall Street, from Frogmore to Frothcore—this is what happens when royals discover production budgets.” Yet supporters counter that the couple’s projects, however eccentric, represent a rare attempt to merge storytelling with philanthropy. Each series reportedly funnels a portion of profits into Archewell Foundation initiatives, ranging from veterans’ programs to sustainable agriculture.
What Comes Next?
If Harry and Meghan have proven anything, it’s that they thrive on unpredictability. Rumors are already swirling about additional shows in development: a big-budget musical about corgis, a scripted drama loosely based on Harry’s autobiography Spare, and a game show tentatively titled Guess That Tiara.
Netflix, for its part, appears fully committed to the Sussex experiment. Insiders say the streaming giant views them as a long-term investment: part celebrity draw, part cultural disruptor, and part lightning rod for endless headlines. “Love them or hate them,” one executive reportedly said, “they’re guaranteed eyeballs—and in this business, eyeballs are everything.”
A Royal Cliffhanger
So, who exactly is all this aimed at? Perhaps the answer is everyone, and no one. For die-hard Sussex fans, these shows offer unprecedented access to their lives and philosophies. For casual viewers, the sheer novelty of a prince trying to assemble IKEA furniture on camera may be irresistible. And for critics, each bizarre announcement provides another opportunity to question the couple’s judgment.
In the end, maybe that’s the point. The Harry & Meghan Netflix empire doesn’t need to make perfect sense—it only needs to keep us talking. And as long as hashtags keep trending and memes keep circulating, the Sussexes will remain what they’ve always been: at the center of the world’s gaze, equal parts fascinating and confounding.
