If you’re a fan of Suits, you might be intrigued to hear that some viewers believe the hit legal drama actually holds clues about when Meghan Markle started dating Prince Harry.
The former actress, who played Rachel Zane for seven seasons, was filming Suits during the time she met the Duke of Sussex — and fans have been piecing together hints from the show’s timeline.
How the Timeline Lines Up with Their Real-Life Meeting
Meghan starred on Suits from 2011 through 2018, with the series finale airing in 2019.
She met Prince Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend in July 2016.
The couple married in May 2018 and eventually stepped back as senior royals in 2020, settling in California with their two children.
Many Suits fans who started watching the show on Netflix in 2023 believe the timeline of Meghan and Harry’s real-life relationship fits perfectly with season six of the show, which aired from July 2016 to March 2017 — right around when the couple reportedly met and began dating.
Fans Analyze Meghan’s Character for Relationship Clues
One Reddit user pointed to the on-screen romance between Meghan’s character Rachel Zane and her co-star Mike Ross.
They noticed how Rachel and Mike’s chemistry seemed to fade in season six, with fewer romantic moments and more reserved body language.
Another fan commented on Meghan’s wardrobe changes — noting longer hemlines and more buttoned-up shirts in season six, suggesting a shift in her personal life or comfort on set.
A few fans agreed that the chemistry between Rachel and Mike felt less believable in the later seasons, which they speculated might coincide with Meghan’s off-screen romance blossoming.
Could It Have Started Even Earlier Than Season Six?
While season six matches the public timeline of Meghan and Harry’s first meeting, some fans believe the relationship could have started a bit earlier.
Meghan once mentioned to Vanity Fair that they were dating for about six months before their romance became public in late 2016.
This has led others to re-examine season seven, aired from July 2017 to April 2018, where Meghan’s character seemed even more modest in her clothing choices — even wearing pajamas instead of lingerie in some scenes.
Fans suggest this might reflect her real-life changing circumstances during filming.
From Suits to Netflix and Royal Family Headlines
Since stepping back from royal duties, Meghan and Harry’s connection to Netflix has only grown stronger.
In 2020, the streaming giant reportedly signed the couple for a $100 million deal covering projects like their documentary series Harry & Meghan, which aired in 2022.
The docuseries stirred controversy, with Meghan sharing her struggles with mental health and Harry calling out the Royal Family for racial bias and press briefings.
Meghan’s Lifestyle Show and Other Projects on Netflix
In addition to the docuseries, Meghan launched a lifestyle show called With Love, Meghan on Netflix in March 2025, where she shares a glimpse of her life in California alongside family moments — like her kids naming their chickens ‘Phil’ and ‘Jill.’
Though she lives in a luxurious $14 million home, Meghan emphasizes that viewers from all walks of life can find joy in small luxuries, even in modest living spaces.
Critics and Fans Weigh In on Meghan’s New Show
While some fans enjoy seeing the duchess’s personal life, critics haven’t been kind to With Love, Meghan, labeling it as lightweight and desperate for attention.
Whether you love or hate the show, Suits remains available for streaming on Netflix — where fans continue to speculate about the moments that may have quietly captured the beginning of one of the most talked-about romances in recent years.