Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has made her return to the spotlight with her Netflix cooking show, With Love Meghan. In the series, the former Suits actress invites viewers into her world, where she prepares homemade bath salts, harvests honey from her beehive, and decorates everything with fresh flowers. Despite being a highly anticipated release, the show has faced heavy criticism and poor reviews from critics.
With Love Meghan has garnered a worse reception than Meghan and Prince Harry’s earlier biopic on Netflix, according to a report by Newsweek. The show, despite attracting attention as one of the platform’s top 10 most-watched shows, has failed to resonate with audiences. Critics claim it focuses more on self-glorification than offering any real insight into Meghan’s life. The show doesn’t delve into her past before meeting Prince Harry, instead showcasing her as a home lifestyle guru. One scene shows Meghan wrapping gifts, where she reveals she used to run gift-wrapping classes before her acting career.
Many have expressed disappointment in the lack of personal connection. The Mirror reported that the show lacks depth, with moments where Meghan starts to share something meaningful but abruptly shifts to mundane topics like egg yolks. Bronte Coy, in her review, noted that while some moments seemed to promise insight into Meghan’s life, the narrative quickly veered away into trivial details.
In With Love Meghan, Meghan shares home-cooking tips and advice on hosting, drawn from her own years of entertaining. She spends time with friends, including renowned chef Roy Choi, reminiscing about her upbringing in Los Angeles. However, for many, the show feels like an exercise in self-promotion rather than a genuine glimpse into the life of the Duchess of Sussex.
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