• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have renewed their multi-year deal with Netflix.
• The new agreement allows Netflix first look on projects without exclusivity.
• Upcoming projects include new seasons of "With Love, Meghan" and a documentary "Masaka Kids."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have extended their partnership with Netflix through a new "multi-year, first-look deal," announced on August 11. This agreement continues their collaboration with Netflix that began in 2020, featuring popular projects like the documentary series "Harry & Meghan" and various others produced under their Archewell Productions banner. Meghan expressed excitement about their ongoing work, stating they aim to create "thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally" according to Newsweek, BBC, and HuffPost.

The new deal is characterized as a "first-look deal," meaning Netflix has the right to consider projects before Archewell Productions can pitch them to other studios. This structure typically allows for more flexibility but is considered less lucrative than exclusive agreements. The renewed collaboration will also include a second season of "With Love, Meghan," which is set to air later this month, alongside a special holiday episode. This cooking series is reported to be Netflix's most-watched culinary show since its release, although it garnered 5.3 million views, falling short of competing programs in their catalog, according to CBS News and Channel News Asia.

Among other upcoming projects is the documentary "Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within," focusing on an orphanage in Uganda, and a film adaptation of Carley Fortune's novel, "Meet Me At the Lake." Netflix's chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, emphasized the cultural significance of Harry and Meghan's stories, stating they resonate with audiences globally. This sentiment reflects the couple's strategy to broaden their entertainment reach and strengthen their brand's presence in the industry, according to Newsweek, BBC, HuffPost, and CBS News.