Meghan Markle’s Netflix Series Gets Mixed Reviews

Meghan Markle’s Netflix Series Gets Mixed Reviews: The new Netflix series “With Love, Meghan” of Meghan Markle was released on March 4, 2025. The lifestyle, cooking, and home living are the main focus of the series. During the show, Meghan brings the audience into her world using her various hobbies such as gardening, beekeeping, and entertaining guests. However, the series was viewed in different ways by critics and the public.

Inside ‘With Love, Meghan’

It is a story that took place in a rented farmhouse in Montecito, California while Meghan had a temporary stay there instead of her real home with Prince Harry. Apart from the Opra Winfrey interview, Meghan had the opportunity to visit the home of James Corden, where she was temporarily lodged. She chit-chatted with famous guests like Mindy Kaling and chef Roy Choi who are supposed to help the couple bring professional advice on the themes of home and wellness. Furthermore, the series is aimed at illustrating Meghan’s keenness on creating a warm and inviting home.

The show is a remarkably striking and romantic production. Meghan is busy doing mundane tasks like kneading bread and arranging flowers. Moreover, she opens up and speaks personally about how she feels about going on with her life and identifying the opportunities that come with it.

Critics Call the Show ‘Smug’ and ‘Out of Touch’

It has got a mix of reviews with some saying that it is a real deal and charming whereas others think it is out of touch.

Judi James, who is a body language expert, dubbed it as a “dystopian nightmare” and further said that the show is just not good because it shows no real life but a fake life. It is also displeasing in terms of the depth and possibleness of the show for the normal audience.

A review from News.com.au termed it as “smug, joyless, and pointless”, underlining that it is unable to penetrate into the real-life obstacle. There are also some who feel that she is trying to maximize her image by emulating Martha Stewart or Gwyneth Paltrow which gives an impression of her being quite irritating.

Nevertheless, supporters assert that Meghan, who is cool and graceful, is interesting, especially when you are tired and need to be inspired.

Family Controversy Over Meghan’s Childhood Stories

The sister—brother of Meghan Markle that heretofore she had bad blood with, Thomas Markle Jr., did not commend the series for showing the way they had grown up. He called Meghan’s version of events as “malarkey stories” and blamed her for twisting the facts and making them the subject of public sympathy.

However, Thomas Jr. mentioned that Meghan was always well off financially and the family problems let alone the ones Meghan presents in the show were not that serious.

The issue of Meghan’s family history faced media coverage before. Her father, Thomas Markle Sr., too, joined in with his criticism of her past statements.

Why Prince Harry Is Barely in the Show

The brief presence of Prince Harry is a currently known strange feature of “With Love, Meghan.” He only appears briefly in the end of the last episode.

As per the palace people, this was a conscious strategy. Meghan preferred the show to be her personal testament and not a part of Harry’s royal background. On the other hand, some believe this was done on purpose to let her be a stand-alone figure in Hollywood.

Why Meghan Didn’t Film at Her Real Home

Most people were sure that the filming of the show would take place in Meghan and Harry’s splendid Montecito mansion. Nevertheless, the filmmakers decided to rent a house for the shooting.

Privacy was the motive behind the decision as it ensured the protection of the details of their homes. The farmhouse scene was designed to be like Meghan’s style and make a warm and refuge feeling.

With Love, Meghan is a love-it-or-hate-it-type of show. While some perceive it as a relaxed, sophisticated show, others can’t but despise it for overselling itself as too edited and inorganic.

However, through good times and not-so-good ones, the series keeps Meghan Markle in the public eye as she is blending together her non-royal breakthrough. The show may or may not get a second season, depending on how much of a following it can build in the next few weeks.

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