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Such a deal serves multiple purposes: it saves face for Netflix, allowing them to show willingness to work with Harry and Megan without fully renewing a costly or risky contract. It also provides Netflix a hedge against future controversies or disclosures that might emerge from Harry and Megan’s projects, especially given their history of revealing family secrets and making provocative statements.
Netflix’s Cultural and Strategic Outlook
Netflix’s willingness to offer a first look deal — especially in light of their past lucrative ventures into royal stories and their openness to sensational content — indicates a calculation. They likely recognize the marketing value of Harry and Megan’s narratives, even if encoded in less explicit terms now.