As Ever — Netflix split/With Love canned + polo series 'risk' warning + TM filing Australia desperation + ARR pivot/kid glimpses + redemption strings (Adams jam gift) + scrutiny/tensions + Met Gala snub redux/A-list ban + furious Meghan blames Harry + flirty texts/ANL + shop flops + skiing PR + Hollywood shuns + Netflix lifeline proposals
Key Questions
What is the status of Meghan Markle's 'As Ever' brand?
As Ever is facing Hollywood flops with pitch decks rejected, shop sales slumping, and a pivot to ARR newsletter focusing on domestic chic like sage herbs, garden, kids, dogs, bees, and healing blankets. Trademark filing in Australia signals US struggles.
Why was 'With Love' canceled by Netflix?
Netflix dropped 'With Love' after modest viewership. It follows other Sussex project flops, leading to a Netflix split.
What is the new Netflix polo series about?
The polo series is a pivot with Shuter, described as steamy and buzzy, involving Fake Empire, but comes with 'risk' warnings. Netflix eyes Tindalls as next royals post-Sussex failures.
How is Meghan promoting 'As Ever' amid setbacks?
Meghan sent jam to Patrick J. Adams after his podcast, as part of redemption efforts including Thomas Markle doc, Diana, polo, lit. It ties to friendship cooking show proposals.
What Met Gala issues are the Sussexes facing?
Met Gala snub redux with Wintour blackballing, Vogue diva, A-list ban; fakes involving Balenciaga, Kardashian, Beyoncé. Meghan is furious, blaming Harry.
What family PR is being used for redemption?
ARR shares kid glimpses (Archie 6, Lili 4), skiing with Trudeau/Harry/Archie, Easter videos, egg hunts. Netflix lifeline buzz for summer launch.
What legal and media issues involve flirty texts?
Flirty texts with Griffiths and ANL court explosion; Meghan furious amid scrutiny and tensions.
What are experts saying about the brand's future?
Experts question As Ever's future post-Netflix fallout, with TM filing in Australia amid US flops, product glut, and Netflix dump. Summer launch awkward vs UK reunion.
Polo Netflix pivot (Shuter steamy/buzzy/Fake Empire/fakery/Renae Smith); Tindalls eyed as next Netflix royals post-Sussex flops; redemption (Thomas Markle doc/Diana/polo/lit/Adams—latest jam shipped to Patrick J. Adams post-podcast/friendship cooking); Met snub redux (Wintour blackballing/Vogue diva/Balenciaga/Kardashian/Beyoncé fakes)/A-list ban/Meghan furious; With Love dropped; flirty texts/Griffiths/ANL; As Ever pitch deck Hollywood flops/ARR jokes/TM filing Australia amid US flops/Netflix dump/product glut/ARR newsletter domestic chic pivot (sage herbs/garden/kids Archie6/Lili4 dogs/bees/healing blanket); shop flops/skiing (Trudeau/Apr7 Harry/Archie); Easter/Apr7 vids/egg hunts/kid glimpses; Netflix lifeline buzz; summer launch awkward vs UK reunion; expert questions brand future.