Meghan Markle and Netflix To Develop New Documentary Focused on Personal Struggle, Claims Report

Published 05/10/2026, 2:34 PM CDT

According to insiders, Meghan Markle is preparing for a very intimate Netflix documentary that will detail her uncertainty over the past seven years, says Radar Online. In the face of harsh criticism and pressure to succeed in their post-royal American lives, Meghan Markle continues to develop her slate of TV series, movies, and lifestyle initiatives. However, the reported rift between her and Netflix recently made this task gargantuan. It did not last, though, as Markle is once again collaborating with the streaming giant for her next project.

The new project is said to be a documentary-style storytelling of personal struggles and setbacks she has experienced in recent years.

Meghan Markle’s new Netflix documentary to reveal her side of the story

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According to an exclusive by Radar Online, people close to the Duchess are beginning to believe that Meghan Markle might be preparing to tell her narrative in a way that is far more raw and emotionally charged than anything she has ever done for Netflix. It is supposed to mark the collaboration between the Sussexes and the streamer after their supposed fallout.

Per the sources, this would be something far more unvarnished and personal than meticulously planned initiatives; it would be a documentary-style series that explores the difficulties, demands, and disappointments she has encountered over the past few years in her own words and on her own terms.

"Meghan has a very clear understanding of what has resonated most with audiences so far – it's the moments where she's been candid about her own life and experiences that have really cut through,” a source said about the upcoming project.

There has already been discussion about how this may be presented as a very personalized narrative of her time in the royal limelight, including the demands, the consequences, and the loneliness. Meghan Markle will supposedly receive the typical backlash for complaining, but from her point of view, it is about taking back control of her story and providing clarity on her side of things.

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But how a reconciliation with Netflix was made possible after they publicly parted ways on Markle's lifestyle brand, As Ever, is yet to be uncovered. 

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At a recent high-profile Montecito event commemorating Beef season two, Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, also made an appearance. There, they were seen interacting amiably with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and his wife, Nicole Avant. The visit was made only weeks after rumors that Markle's relationship with the platform had strained due to stories of key executives distancing themselves on social media and the quiet demise of her lifestyle business, As Ever.

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But everything seems to be back on track now for the Duchess, and she now strives to return to her usual partnership with Netflix, where she creates, and the streamer distributes. The streaming giant also profits from this collaboration as they are searching for content that provokes global dialogue, has emotional depth, and gives viewers a sense of access that they would not get anywhere else.

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What do you think about this latest project from Meghan Markle and Netflix? Share your thoughts in the comments. 

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Harshit Kumar

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With nearly two years of experience in content writing, primarily in sports, Harshit has now ventured into the alluring alleys of Hollywood at NetflixJunkie. A true pop-culture fanatic and a certified cheat code for movie trivia night, he brings infectious enthusiasm to every conversation. He has strong opinions about everything from uplifting superhero spectacles to gripping psychological crime dramas, and he is never shy about backing them up.

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