Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan debuted on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, and has immediately drawn criticism from UK media outlets, which have described it as “pointless,” “bland,” and “out of touch.”
UK media outlets hit hard at Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show
The show, a lifestyle and cooking series, part of Netflix’s new releases for March 2025, follows Meghan as she welcomes celebrity guests into the kitchen to share recipes, crafting ideas, and tips on hosting.
Despite positive engagement on social media, UK tabloids such as The Guardian, The Express, and The Mirror were quick to dismiss the show as a failure.
The Guardian labelled it “the fakest-ever Netflix show,” while The Mirror called it “a masterclass in cringe cooking.”
One Daily Express headline read: “Meghan Markle’s Netflix disaster: Fans switch off after six minutes.”
Some articles claimed that viewers found the show unrelatable, with The Express quoting a user who wrote,
“This is only for rich people, so bye-bye.”
The series, which was originally delayed due to the California wildfires, marks Meghan’s first independent project under the couple’s Netflix deal.
However, media reports suggest this could be the last Sussex-backed production for the platform.
What to expect from ‘With Love, Meghan’
The eight-episode series focuses on Meghan’s passion for hosting, featuring celebrity guests such as:
- Mindy Kaling (Episode 2) – The duo prepares ladybug crostini and tulip toast.
- Roy Choi (Episode 3) – Meghan learns to make Korean tempura fried chicken.
- Vicky Tsai (Episode 7) – A deep dive into Japanese-inspired skincare and homemade recipes.
- Alice Waters (Episode 8) – Meghan and Alice create a garden salad and carrot top pesto.
The show avoids discussing Meghan’s royal past, focusing instead on cooking, crafting, and entertaining tips.
Notably, Prince Harry makes only a brief appearance in the final episode.
In With Love, Meghan, the Duchess describes hosting as her “love language,” emphasising thoughtful gestures over elaborate table settings.
The show’s lighthearted and escapist tone is meant to offer a comforting retreat, as described by BBC Royal Correspondent Sean Coughlan.
Social media reactions to the show
While British tabloids have slammed the show, social media responses paint a different picture.
Many Meghan supporters have praised the series, calling it “wholesome” and “aesthetic”.
Some fans on X (formerly Twitter) noted that the backlash was expected, given the UK media’s ongoing hostility toward the Sussexes.
Here are some of the social media reactions we picked:
