Meghan Markle's Netflix Show Carries More Than Just Dough
The Duchess of Sussex is under the spotlight after the trailer for her upcoming Netflix series, *With Love, Meghan*, was released on Thursday night.
At just under two minutes, the teaser has sparked a flurry of criticism, ranging from accusations of inauthenticity to culinary missteps. Among the most notable critiques are improper knife handling, hair dangling into food, and poking dough with polished fingernails.
While these nitpicks might seem trivial, the stakes are far from small. *With Love, Meghan* is shaping up to be a crucial moment for both Meghan and Harry's Netflix venture.
With their £80 million Netflix deal set to expire this autumn, the Sussexes need a major success to secure their future with the streaming giant.
While their 2022 documentary *Harry & Meghan* was a hit, later projects like *Heart of Invictus* and *Polo* failed to make a significant impact, with the latter disappearing from Netflix’s Top Ten rankings entirely.
Adding to the pressure, other high-profile projects—such as a planned adaptation of *Meet Me at the Lake*—seemingly fizzled out.
And after their Spotify deal ended in 2023 due to "failed productivity benchmarks," Netflix has become the primary source of income for the couple post-Megxit.
In short, *With Love, Meghan* isn’t just a show—it’s a test.
The Duchess faces the daunting challenge of winning over an audience that has been openly skeptical.
Further complicating matters is Meghan’s cautious return to Instagram. After a years-long hiatus and enduring "almost unsurvivable" trolling, she re-launched her social media presence on January 1st—this time with comments turned off.
Sources say this decision followed talks with Meta executives about creating healthier online experiences. However, this hasn’t shielded her from criticism elsewhere.
