Inside Meghan's kitchen: Netflix show slammed by critics
The new format created by Meghan Markle on Netflix garnered a significant number of views just hours after its premiere. However, the show's popularity does not necessarily align with positive reviews. Critics focusing on pop culture trends have not been kind to Prince Harry's wife's show.
Meghan Markle (officially Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, as she prefers to be addressed) and Prince Harry have yet to demonstrate strong business acumen. Their 12-episode podcast, produced in collaboration with Spotify, was a complete failure. Netflix executives extended a helping hand by signing a contract worth an astonishing 100 million dollars. While their documentary series attracted significant audience interest, the following three projects featuring their brand did not generate the anticipated profits.
Their new show, "With Love, Meghan," may be their last chance to regain favor with Netflix's decision-makers. In this series, Meghan plays the role of an exemplary homemaker. Alongside guests, she cooks, organizes parties, and, most importantly, shares gossip on various topics. Viewers eager for "juicy details" can hear her candid reflections on her now-closed chapter at the royal court.
Is Meghan Markle's show a complete disaster?
Starting in the early morning hours, viewers worldwide have been able to watch the 8-episode culinary series featuring the American actress. Cultural journalists from popular newspapers and online platforms have already watched the entire series, and their feedback on Netflix's new offering has been overwhelmingly negative.
Reviewer Stuart Heritage from "The Guardian" called the series "completely pointless," suggesting it might be the final blow for Harry and Meghan. He pointed out that viewers expect more engaging content, not segments like "helplessly filling gift bags for children with seeds." Alexander Larman from "The Spectator" remarked on Meghan's "noticeable desperation" in her quest to maintain popularity. He confessed he hoped never to see the broadcast after the premiere was postponed due to the wildfires in California earlier this year. Meanwhile, journalist Caroline Frost questioned whether the show would truly "redefine the lifestyle genre" as its previews promised. However, she didn't intend to write about it entirely negatively.
The show isn’t exactly the most informative one globally, but it may be helpful for those learning basic tasks like adding Epsom salt to a bath or boiling pasta. She humorously remarked in Radio Times that Brooklyn Beckham has no reason to worry about stepping aside from his role as a chef just yet.
Anita Singh, editor of the culture and entertainment section at "The Telegraph", was significantly harsher.
The format involves Meghan welcoming guests into a staged home—the show is actually filmed on an $8 million farm near her $14 million residence—where they shower her with praise and repeatedly affirm how remarkable she is. This pattern continues for eight episodes, she noted, giving the show a rating of just 2 out of 5 stars.
Equally negative reactions flooded the X portal today, where other influential journalists unequivocally criticized the show featuring Meghan Markle.
She comes across as entirely inauthentic—neither the home, the recipes, nor the ideas are genuinely hers. Pamela released a trailer for her show in 2023, and Meghan’s 2025 premiere appears nearly identical. Lacking energy and expression, it fails even as a "guilty pleasure." Critics have described it as a lifeless addition to the lifestyle TV genre, even recommending it as a remedy for insomniacs needing sleep. With Love, Meghan is now streaming on Netflix, with many reviews claiming it guarantees deep sleep within minutes.
