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Beyond internal strife and celebrity disputes, Netflix faces a more significant hurdle: hemorrhaging subscribers. The company is losing current users and scaring off potential new subscribers at an alarming rate, fueled not only by Markle’s controversial project but also by ongoing price hikes that leave many consumers reconsidering their streaming options.
As 2025 progresses, Netflix is expected to increase subscription prices further, which could compound the subscription decline. They are not merely battling the backlash to "With Love, Megan"; they are also contending with operational changes that affect their broader consumer base.