Netflix appears to have had enough of the Duchess of Nowhere’s flops, and the reviews for her latest venture are absolutely brutal. Meghan’s new show, With Love, Meghan, just dropped on Netflix, and, oh boy, the reactions are coming in hotter than an oven she probably doesn’t even know how to use. Let’s just say, this cooking show might be the most cringe-worthy thing I’ve seen since Harry tried to convince the world he was still relevant without his royal title.
This is the same woman who once claimed she craved privacy, yet now, she’s trying to force her way into our living rooms with what critics are calling a “masterclass in narcissism disguised as a cooking show.” And no, I couldn’t make this up if I tried! Even The Guardian, not exactly known for being harsh on Hollywood’s elite, slammed the show as “gormless lifestyle filler” and speculated that it could be the Sussexes' last TV project. When even left-leaning media outlets can’t stomach this nonsense, you know things are bad.
Meanwhile, The Telegraph gave it a measly two-star rating, branding it “insane.” But the real humiliation? Even the American press—where Meghan desperately craves approval—is tearing her apart. Variety called it “a Montecito ego trip not worth taking,” and The Hollywood Reporter bluntly stated that the show “lacks a key ingredient.” We all know what that missing element is—actual talent and authenticity.
When Meghan and Harry fled the royal family, insisting they wanted privacy, only to sign multi-million dollar deals to tell their story, most of us saw through the act. It was never about privacy—it was about controlling the narrative and cashing in. And now, four years later, the truth is catching up with them. Even Netflix executives must be wondering how they got fooled into this deal.
Remember when Spotify dropped them after their disastrous podcast run? History is repeating itself. The streaming giants are learning what the royal family already knew—the Sussexes are all flash and no substance. All complaints, no contributions.
The slow-motion car crash of Meghan’s Hollywood dreams is fascinating to watch. Did she really believe that trashing the royal family would make her America’s sweetheart? Did she genuinely think she could waltz back into Hollywood, not as a C-list cable actress, but as some sort of global tastemaker? The delusion is astonishing.
Reputation management expert Eric Schiffer didn’t hold back, dubbing her the “Duchess of Flops.” And you know what? That label is going to stick. He pointed out the painfully obvious—Meghan trying to position herself as the next Martha Stewart screams out-of-touch, elite desperation. The key difference? Martha Stewart actually built something. Meghan, on the other hand, is trying to skip the hard work and go straight to the empire phase. It doesn’t work like that outside of royal privilege.
Meanwhile, across the pond, let’s look at what Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been up to. Despite facing genuine health challenges, she’s handled everything with grace and an unwavering commitment to service. Prince William continues to step up as the future King, representing the monarchy with dignity and purpose. Even King Charles, despite his own health concerns, maintains a full schedule of meaningful engagements. And Queen Camilla? She’s proven all her critics wrong by becoming a dedicated and essential part of the royal family.
Can you imagine Catherine launching a cooking show where she preens for the cameras and shows off her wealth? Of course not. Because she understands that being royal is about service, not self-promotion. The contrast between Catherine and Meghan couldn’t be more glaring—or more damning.
What’s particularly embarrassing about this Netflix debacle is how transparent Meghan’s desperation has become. She went from claiming she was silenced to now being unable to stop talking about herself. She fled the spotlight only to do everything possible to stay in it. The contradiction is staggering.
And where’s Harry in all this? Reduced to awkward cameos in his wife’s vanity projects, looking increasingly uncomfortable and out of place. This is a man who was once the beloved Prince of the people—now he’s just Meghan Markle’s husband, standing in the background while she chases after Hollywood relevance. It would be sad if it weren’t so self-inflicted.
Let’s not ignore the timing of this Netflix show. After their tour of Colombia flopped, after the Invictus Games failed to generate the media frenzy they craved, and after their rebranding attempts kept stalling, they’ve resorted to the most basic of celebrity cash grabs—a lifestyle show. It reeks of desperation and a complete lack of substance.
Remember when they first signed their Netflix deal? They promised to produce “informative and inspiring content.” They vowed to create programs that reflected their values and championed important causes. Fast forward to 2025, and what do they have to show for it? A cooking show starring Meghan in her $14 million mansion, pretending to know how to cook. It’s beyond embarrassing—it’s beneath even them, and that’s saying something.
PR experts have pointed out that the Sussexes were at their best when they focused on organic, authentic acts to support causes. But instead of sticking to that, they became obsessed with avenging perceived slights and overcommitted to deals they couldn’t deliver on.
What we’re witnessing is the inevitable downfall of a brand built on grievances rather than genuine purpose. Meghan and Harry defined themselves in opposition to the royal family. But now that they’ve exhausted that narrative, they have nothing of substance to replace it with. They banked on victimhood, but the world has moved on, and their Hollywood dreams are crumbling.
And Meghan’s response to the backlash? Instead of addressing the criticism, she’s boasting about her show being in Netflix’s top 10—missing the point entirely. It’s classic Meghan—obsessed with optics, not substance. But let’s be real, curiosity-driven views don’t equal success. A show trending for a day doesn’t mean it’s respected or well-received.
So what does this mean for their future with Netflix? Their deal was reportedly worth $100 million, but after the failure of their documentary series, the cancellation of Pearl, and now this cooking show disaster, Netflix executives must be feeling serious buyer’s remorse. And when contract renewals come up, don’t be surprised if Netflix cuts its losses.
At the end of the day, the Sussexes promised content that would revolutionize entertainment. Instead, they delivered bitterness, vague accusations, and now, cooking lessons from a woman who reportedly didn’t even know how to make tea before meeting Harry.
Meanwhile, the real working royals—William, Catherine, King Charles, and Queen Camilla—continue their meaningful work. While Meghan flaunts her mansion on Netflix, the royals are tackling homelessness, mental health, and domestic violence awareness. The difference? One group is focused on duty, while the other is obsessed with personal fame.
Harry and Meghan could have been a force for good. Instead, they squandered their opportunity in a fruitless quest for Hollywood status. The sad truth? The royal family will endure, as it has for centuries. Meghan’s Netflix show? It’ll be forgotten by next month.
That’s the difference between an institution built on service and a brand built on grievance. One has staying power—the other? Well, let’s just say Meghan’s soufflé isn’t the only thing that’s collapsed.
