‘Embarrassing': Meghan Markle's Netflix projects branded a flop
'When it comes to Netflix, the theories around holding on to Meghan Markle … are that Netflix wants to be the outlet she takes if and when things fall apart with Prince Harry, they want the exclusive,' Ms Schofield told Sky News host Rita Panahi.
'The return on investment is simply not there; these numbers are embarrassing.'
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