"Unfavorable judgment on Duchess Meghan: 'Lack of close relationships is the issue'"
In a surprising turn of events, Duchess Meghan's Netflix show, "With love, Meghan," has failed to captivate audiences as expected. According to Netflix's semi-annual 'What We Watched' report, the show ranked a disappointing #385 with just 5.3 million views since its March debut in 2025[1]. This is a far cry from the 9.3 million views garnered by Meghan Markle's earlier show, Suits, in its first season and its #151 ranking[1].
The reception of the show has been described as a "sunken soufflé," indicating that it failed to engage viewers effectively or generate significant buzz[1]. Although a second season is planned, no specific release date has been announced yet[1].
The low ratings and criticism of Duchess Meghan's Netflix production have raised questions about its future success. Maureen Callahan, a US columnist, has been vocal in her critique of the Duchess's podcast, "The Nerve," and her reality docuseries, "With love, Meghan." Callahan believes that Meghan's constant control over her actions and speech is disturbing to viewers[2].
Callahan also suggests that Meghan's super ego is controlling her actions and speech, leading to a persona that is not resonating with the audience[2]. Furthermore, she believes that Meghan's inability to have genuine, loose, and funny conversations is a problem[2].
Callahan's critique extends to Meghan's lack of real friends, which she believes is a problem for the Duchess's authenticity[2]. The US columnist has expressed doubt about the future success of Meghan's podcast or any potential future formats[2].
"With love, Meghan" is a reality docuseries featuring Duchess Meghan sharing lifestyle tips. The show features Meghan demonstrating cooking, beekeeping, and decorating skills[3]. However, these elements have not been enough to draw in a larger audience.
In the show, Meghan received changing celebrity guests in a California villa[3]. Despite the star-studded lineup, the show has failed to generate the same level of excitement as other reality shows.
In conclusion, the critical reasons for the low ratings of "With love, Meghan" revolve around weak viewer engagement and poor ranking compared to other content released in the same timeframe, reflecting a lack of widespread audience appeal[1]. The controversy surrounding Maureen Callahan's harsh verdict and the Duchess's response will undoubtedly continue to be a topic of discussion in the media.
[1] Netflix's semi-annual 'What We Watched' report [2] Maureen Callahan's column in The New York Post [3] Entertainment Weekly's review of "With love, Meghan"
- Despite the appearance of celebrities and the focus on pop-culture elements, Duchess Meghan's Netflix show "With love, Meghan" has struggled to captivate audiences, as indicated by its lower rankings and viewer count compared to other shows.
- Maureen Callahan, a US columnist, has criticized Duchess Meghan's podcast and reality docuseries, stating that Meghan's controlling nature and lack of genuine, loose, and funny conversations are major issues that have affected her appeal to the audience, hinting at the challenges these shows face in engaging with pop-culture enthusiasts.
