AceShowbiz - Netflix is moving forward with a new scripted drama centered on the sport of polo, developed in collaboration with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Productions. Following their work on the 2024 docuseries Polo, the streaming giant is expanding its partnership with the former royals to create a fictional series that will explore the intense rivalry between two polo teams.

The drama is set in the affluent "horse town" of Wellington, Florida, and will be produced by Archewell along with Fake Empire, the production company founded by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, creators of Gossip Girl. The project is penned by Francisca X. Hu, known for her work on Warrior and Monarch, and Harry and Meghan will serve as executive producers.

This announcement comes amid some industry speculation about the status of the couple's deal with Netflix. Earlier reports suggested a downgrade from an overall deal to a first-look arrangement, as well as the exit of Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever from the partnership. However, Netflix’s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, addressed these rumors at a recent press event, stating, “I would say don’t believe whatever you read. We still have a relationship with them, we have movies in development with them, we have an amazing doc with them, they have things in development on the TV and film side.”

The new scripted drama comes after the release of Polo, which premiered on December 10, 2024. While the documentary did not generate blockbuster viewership numbers, it managed to attract 1.1 million views and 4.5 million hours watched during Netflix’s reported engagement period spanning the second half of 2024 and first half of 2025.

The upcoming series is expected to build on the couple’s interest in polo, a sport that Prince Harry actively supports as a co-founding patron of Sentebale, an organization he is involved with. The storyline’s focus on competition and elite social settings in Wellington aligns with the couple’s ongoing efforts to highlight underrepresented narratives through their production company.

As Netflix continues to develop content with Archewell Productions, this polo-themed scripted drama could mark the next chapter in the Sussexes’ creative partnership with the streamer, blending sports, drama, and high society intrigue. The project is currently in development, with no announced release date as of yet.