Meghan Markle’s Latest Venture: A Smorgasbord of Tone Deafness
Meghan Markle is back, and this time she’s serving up a lifestyle series, *With Love, Meghan,* that feels more like an exhibition of self-importance than relatable content. The trailer features Meghan arranging flowers, cooking, and even tending to a beehive. Because, naturally, nothing says "relatable" like a former royal teaching us how to maintain a personal hive while the world faces pressing crises on all fronts.
“I’ve always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it,” Meghan proclaims in the trailer. “Surprising people with moments that let them know I was really thinking of them.” How thoughtful, Meghan—as if elevating flower arranging to a grand act of global significance will somehow resonate with the everyday struggles of millions.
Enter Meghan McCain, who, like the rest of us, couldn’t help but notice the glaring disconnect between Meghan’s carefully curated life and the chaos unfolding in the world. From domestic terror attacks to economic hardships, McCain aptly described the show as tone-deaf, calling out Meghan’s decision to pursue an influencer-like lifestyle instead of using her platform for real impact.
In a fiery critique, McCain suggested Meghan could have focused on meaningful initiatives, like addressing food deserts or supporting grassroots efforts. Instead, viewers get beekeeping tips and flower-arranging tutorials—things no one asked for.
Over at the *Daily Mail*, Jan Moir didn’t hold back, calling this series Meghan’s “last chance at the big time.” Her scathing review compared the show to “a tampon advert meets global mission statement,” perfectly encapsulating the forced veneer of empowerment Meghan seems desperate to sell.
Moir’s critique didn’t stop there. She highlighted the irony of Meghan trading on the royal title she distanced herself from, only to turn around and produce a Netflix show about “love in the details.” Spoiler: it’s not love—it’s the details of just how far Meghan can stretch her brand of self-importance.
It’s impossible to ignore the ongoing contradictions in Meghan’s narrative. Her infamous 2021 Oprah interview painted a picture of betrayal and liberation from the royal family. Now, she’s leaning into the very aesthetics of royalty she once denounced.
The concept of “surprising people with moments” that Meghan touts in the show rings hollow, given the aftermath of her previous “surprises”—like her role in reshaping public perceptions of the royal family. Adding insult to injury, Meghan’s sudden culinary enthusiasm feels equally forced. Critics have noted her long-standing attempts to cultivate a foodie persona, from borrowing recipes from a chef boyfriend in Toronto to now playing domestic goddess on screen.
Ultimately, *With Love, Meghan* feels less like a genuine attempt to connect with audiences and more like an overproduced ego trip. The polished aesthetics and curated vibe only amplify its lack of authenticity. Watching this unfold is like witnessing a car wreck in slow motion—you can’t look away, even if you want to.
As Meghan’s series premieres, one question lingers: Who is this for? Because if the early critiques are any indication, the answer seems to be no one.
