South Park—the satirical savior we all need in these chaotic times. The moment Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix misadventure—sorry, series—"With Love, Meghan" hit the streaming platform, the internet erupted with demands for Trey Parker and Matt Stone to do what they do best: tear it apart in a blaze of animated humiliation.
Royal fans, still reveling in the hilarity of 2023’s "Worldwide Privacy Tour" episode, are practically foaming at the mouth for round two. And honestly, who could blame them? If ever there was a show tailor-made for South Park’s biting mockery, it’s this one—a lifestyle series featuring Meghan Markle pretending to be the Martha Stewart of Montecito. That’s comedy gold just waiting to happen.
The premise is already laughable enough. Meghan invites us into her world of homemade jam, overpriced party favors, and deep introspective thoughts… about herself. All filmed in a $5 million rented mansion, because nothing screams "relatable" like a home with more bathrooms than most people have rooms. Each 30-minute episode tries to position Meghan as the ultimate domestic goddess. Critics, however, have already ripped it to shreds—branding it "gormless," "pointless," and so bad that it becomes watchable in a morbid, car-crash-on-the-highway kind of way. One might argue that Meghan and Harry have reached the "so bad it’s good" stage of their careers, but can it really be good if no one is watching?
With dismal audience interest and brutal reviews, even royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams noted that this could be the couple’s make-or-break moment. And well, it’s looking a lot like "break."
Naturally, the internet wasted no time in summoning the gods of satire. "South Park, we need you now!" pleaded one desperate user on social media. Another quipped, "Call it ‘Worldwide Disaster Tour’ and just let the comedy write itself." A fair suggestion, given that Meghan and Harry’s recent string of flops—including the infamous polo documentary no one asked for—has provided an endless stream of comedic material.
Let’s not forget that the first South Park takedown of the Sussexes wasn’t just a hit—it was a cultural moment. The "sorority girl, actress, influencer, victim" label slapped onto Meghan’s character was so brutally on point that even their most die-hard supporters struggled to spin it. And the impact? A sharp drop in their U.S. popularity ratings. Who knew animated satire could be more effective than a Newsweek exposé?
Now, here we are again, watching Meghan pivot from failed podcaster to failed lifestyle influencer. And you just know South Park must be licking their lips at this one. Imagine it—Meghan hosting an over-the-top dinner party, carefully instructing viewers on the "art" of cutting strawberries into hearts, while a deadpan narrator reminds everyone that, yes, this is a real show on Netflix, and no, you’re not hallucinating. Cut to Harry, bewildered in the background, clutching a polo mallet and wondering where it all went wrong.
As Guardian TV writer Stuart Heritage put it, "This might very well be the last thing Meghan ever makes for Netflix." "Kiss the Netflix deal goodbye," he declared—and honestly, that might be the kindest review she’s received so far.
Meanwhile, the ever-patient, ever-unbothered Netflix executives must be wondering why they signed this deal in the first place. Back when they had "The Crown" running alongside the Sussexes’ projects, it made some sense. But now? The Sussex brand has lost its shine, Spotify dropped them, book sales are dwindling, and Archewell is about as influential as a PTA meeting in a small town.
So what’s next for the world’s most self-parodying couple? If "With Love, Meghan" is anything to go by, we’re likely in for another round of painfully awkward reinvention attempts. But for now, we wait. Will South Park step in and give us the parody we all crave? Or has reality finally outpaced satire? Either way, one thing’s for sure—Meghan Markle’s unintentional comedy show is far from over.
