Meghan Markle’s latest attempt to remain in the spotlight is backfiring spectacularly. Her new Netflix lifestyle series, “With Love, Meghan”, debuted on Tuesday, and the reaction from critics and viewers has been nothing short of brutal.
The eight-episode series, produced by Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Productions, was supposed to showcase the Duchess of Sussex’s cooking, gardening, and homemaking skills—complete with appearances from celebrity friends like Mindy Kaling. Instead, it’s being panned as a self-indulgent borefest, full of staged moments, empty platitudes, and desperate attempts to stay relevant.
Critics Call the Show “Pointless” and “Joyless”
British media wasted no time dismantling Markle’s latest project. The “Guardian’s” TV writer, Stuart Heritage, called the series “pointless” and suggested it should be Markle and Harry’s “last TV show.”
“Unless the broader public suddenly develops a hankering for long-form television programs about a woman filling children’s party bags with seeds and manuka honey,” Heritage wrote, “this show probably won’t turn things around.”
He also labeled Markle “thirsty” for attention and called the show “joyless.”
The “Telegraph’s” Anita Singh described “With Love, Meghan” as “an exercise in narcissism, filled with extravagant brunches, celebrity pals, and business plugs.”
Meanwhile, “The Independent’s” Katie Rosseinsky gave it a dismal one-star review, calling the series “queasy and exhausting.”
Viewers Aren’t Buying It Either
Social media users have been just as ruthless.
“Bailed after the first 15 minutes of “With Love, Meghan”. Empty, vain, fake. Vomit-inducing,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Another wrote, “The new Meghan show is boring! The desperation is palpable.”
Perhaps the most cutting review came from a viewer who tweeted, “‘With Love, Meghan’ is a masterclass in how to waste Netflix money. What do we get? Her pretending to be relatable and trading banalities with B-list guests like Mindy Kaling. This isn’t a lifestyle show, it’s a 40-minute infomercial for her ego!”
Even panelists on Britain’s talk show “Loose Women” couldn’t pretend to be interested. Co-host Jane Moore called it “boring” and admitted her “attention kept drifting” as she watched. She also revealed a rather embarrassing truth: Markle didn’t even film the series in her and Harry’s lavish $14 million Montecito mansion. Instead, she rented a different house for the shoot—another staged illusion from the former actress.
A Vanity Project Disguised as a Lifestyle Show
The show’s content itself is as shallow as its reviews suggest. In the first episode, Markle invites makeup artist Daniel Martin over to a guesthouse (again, “not” her actual home) to make pasta. At one point, she bizarrely calls spaghetti “noodles” as if she’s never heard of the dish before.
In another episode, Mindy Kaling joins her in the kitchen, where the comedian jokingly admits she thought she was part of an exclusive club when she received Markle’s homemade jam—only to realize it was numbered from 1 to 50.
Markle then corrects Kaling’s pronunciation of Le Creuset cookware, prompting the actress to snark, “Some of us have been to Europe!”
The awkward moments continue throughout the series. At one point, Markle makes sun tea and explains the concept as if she’s reinvented the wheel:
“Sun tea’s something I’ve been making for a very long time. I made it as a kid and now I make it with my own kids. It’s really easy. It’s just tea.”
Riveting.
Another particularly embarrassing moment happens in Episode 5 when Markle attempts to write “Bready or Not … Here I Crumb” on a chalkboard but has to rewrite it after making a mistake.
Meghan’s Not-So-Subtle Swipe at the Royals
The series wraps up with Markle hosting a gathering where she delivers a speech in front of her loved ones—including Harry and her mother, Doria Ragland. In what many see as a thinly veiled jab at the royal family, she says:
“This feels like a new chapter that I’m so excited that I’m able to share and I’ve been able to learn from all of you. All of that is part of that creativity that I’ve missed so much, so thank you for loving me so much and celebrating with me.”
Because nothing screams “relatable” like a multimillionaire Netflix star lecturing the public about love and creativity while pushing her overpriced lifestyle brand.
Another Netflix Flop
“With Love, Meghan” is the latest in a string of underwhelming projects from Markle and Prince Harry, who signed a jaw-dropping $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020. Their previous documentary, “Harry & Meghan”, received mixed reviews, while Harry’s “Polo” documentary—released in December 2024—was a critical and commercial disaster.
Despite the couple’s continued push to remain in the public eye, their content consistently falls flat. Instead of producing compelling, insightful entertainment, they’ve churned out nothing but self-serving, out-of-touch programming that feels more like damage control than genuine storytelling.
At this point, even Netflix executives must be wondering if this deal was a mistake. Markle’s foray into lifestyle television proves that she’s not the next Martha Stewart, Joanna Gaines, or even Gwyneth Paltrow. She’s simply a former actress trying to maintain relevance by selling the world an image of domestic bliss that no one is buying.
Perhaps it’s time for Netflix to cut its losses—and for Meghan Markle to find a new hobby that doesn’t involve wasting millions in streaming money.
