With Love, Meghan: Delightful or painful? Depends who you ask. 

"With Love, Meghan" premiered on Netflix juyt five days ago. The show consists of eight episodes and is part of a multi-project deal between Netflix and Archewell Productions, the media company founded by Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry. It marks Meghan's return to a more public creative role following her departure from royal duties in 2020, drawing inspiration from her pre-royal lifestyle blog, The Tig, which she ran from 2014 to 2017.

The series showcases Meghan engaging in various homemaking activities such as cooking, gardening, flower arranging, candle-making, and hosting, often alongside celebrity guests and friends like Mindy Kaling, Roy Choi, Alice Waters, Abigail Spencer, and her makeup artist Daniel Martin. Filmed at a rented estate in Montecito, California—near but not at her actual home—the show emphasizes creating "small moments of joy" through thoughtful details, with Meghan promoting a philosophy of "playfulness over perfection." Activities range from harvesting honey from beehives and preparing preserves to crafting balloon arches and assembling colorful crudité platters. The aesthetic is bright, warm, and polished, reflecting a "quiet luxury" vibe typical of Montecito.

The show has received mixed reactions. Some viewers and critics praise its soothing, aspirational quality, likening it to other lifestyle programs by figures like Martha Stewart or Ina Garten, and appreciating Meghan’s evident passion for hospitality. Supporters highlight its charm as a "feel-good escape," with practical tips like enhancing store-bought items or making lavender towels.

However, it has also faced significant criticism, particularly from the British press, for being out of touch with everyday audiences. Detractors describe it as a "tone-deaf" vanity project, pointing to its unrelatability—few viewers have access to beehives, sprawling gardens, or the resources for such lavish hosting—and its lack of humor, irony, or depth. Reviews note Meghan’s guarded persona, suggesting the show feels overly curated and lacks the authenticity it aims to project.

Despite a low critical reception (28% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a poor audience score (18%), "With Love, Meghan" has performed well enough on Netflix to be renewed for a second season, announced on March 7, 2025. The series avoids any direct mention of Meghan’s royal past beyond vague references (e.g., "before, during, and after"), focusing instead on her current life as Meghan Sussex—a name she emphasizes over Markle, reflecting her family identity with Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet. It also subtly ties into her forthcoming lifestyle brand, As Ever, though it avoids overt promotion.

"With Love, Meghan" is a polished, if polarizing, attempt to reframe Meghan as a lifestyle guru, blending aspirational domesticity with a carefully controlled glimpse into her post-royal world. Whether it’s seen as a delightful retreat or an extravagant misstep depends largely on the viewer’s perspective.

In honor of International Women’s Day, Meghan shared candid moments with Prince Harry and their two children, three-year-old Lilibet and five-year-old Archie. The images? Pure heartstring-tuggers that have her loyal followers buzzing.

The photo drop couldn’t have been better timed, landing just days after the launch of her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. A production insider revealed that Harry and the kids were frequent set visitors, cheering her on. “Whenever they showed up, Harry was all charm and smiles. You could tell he’s thrilled for Meghan to have her moment in the spotlight,” the source said.

The standout shot melting fans’ hearts features Harry tenderly kissing Lilibet during a serene boat outing. The little girl gazes at the horizon, enchanted, while her dad rocks his signature casual vibe—white tee, striped pants, baseball cap, and shades. Meghan, who dropped the pics as part of her celebratory post, paired them with a warm caption: “Honoring the strong women around us and our daughters who dream of becoming visionary women.”

Family Moments and Nostalgic Vibes

The post didn’t stop there. Alongside Lilibet’s moment, Meghan shared intimate beachside embraces with Harry and rare glimpses featuring her mother, Doria Ragland—including a throwback gem from her own childhood. Predictably, fans flooded the comments with virtual hearts and tears.

Netflix has already greenlit the second season. Maybe this will be just the thing she needs to leave the Royals behind at last, and chart a new future, aside from Prince Harry, of course.