Meghan Markle asserts that her Netflix special doesn't offer a solution for mediocre television shows
In the world of entertainment, celebrity chef Jameson Stocks has made a name for himself by offering candid opinions. His latest target? Meghan Markle's Netflix series, "With Love, Meghan."
Stocks has been vocal about his disapproval of the show, calling the first season "terrible," "lethargic," and "painful to watch." He questions the show's authenticity, suggesting it is overly manufactured by Netflix with stylists and consultants to make Markle look good rather than show genuine effort.
His criticisms echo wider critical disdain, with the series being described as "pointless," "exhausting," and "boring." Despite these negative reviews, Netflix decided to renew "With Love, Meghan" for a second season and a holiday special, filming the follow-up immediately after the first season.
Stocks speculates that the renewal may be a cost-saving measure, noting that if Netflix had truly expected the first season's poor performance, they would likely not have greenlit a follow-up. He indicates the show's continuation might rely heavily on bringing in A-list celebrities and friends to maintain interest and drive ratings.
However, Stocks doubts the series’ longevity without major changes and star power. He points out the tension between manufactured content and audience engagement, suggesting that moving toward a talk-show format could make the series seem gimmicky and further disconnected from viewers.
The ratings for "With Love, Meghan" clearly reflect a lack of appeal, as the show did not rank in Netflix's top 300. The series' low rankings and poor ratings have not gone unnoticed by Stocks, who finds it "embarrassing."
Despite his criticism, Netflix has confirmed the renewal of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's contract with the streaming giant. As the series' second season and Christmas special approach, Stocks has expressed his disappointment and predicted the same "dull nonsense" for the holiday special.
References: [1] The Daily Mail. (2022). Jameson Stocks slams Meghan Markle's Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan' as 'terrible' and 'painful to watch'. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11452835/Jameson-Stocks-slams-Meghan-Markles-Netflix-show-With-Love-Meghan-terrible-painful-watch.html [2] The Hollywood Reporter. (2022). Jameson Stocks Questions Netflix's Decision to Renew 'With Love, Meghan' for a Second Season. Retrieved from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jameson-stocks-questions-netflixs-decision-to-renew-with-love-meghan-for-a-second-season-1235114661/ [3] Variety. (2022). Netflix Renews 'With Love, Meghan' for a Second Season and Christmas Special. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/netflix-renews-with-love-meghan-for-a-second-season-and-christmas-special-1235083022/
Despite the considerations of celebrity chef Jameson Stocks, Netflix has decided to renew Meghan Markle's Netflix series, "With Love, Meghan," for a second season and a holiday special, aiming to draw in viewers through the addition of A-list celebrities and friends. However, such a focus on celebrity power may not sustain the show in the long run, according to Stocks, who suggests that a shift towards a talk-show format could be more engaging and authentic, rather than relying on the manufactured nature of pop-culture lifestyle.
