Netflix has renewed With Love, Meghan, the lifestyle docuseries hosted by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, for another season. The next installment of the show has already been filmed and is slated to premiere in the fall. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the series has proven to be popular among viewers, currently sitting at No. 7 on the Netflix Top 10 chart.
The first season of With Love, Meghan debuted with eight half-hour episodes directed by Michael Steed. The series features Meghan hosting friends for intimate meals, while sharing personal lifestyle tips, ranging from cooking to conversations on various life topics. Celebrity guests included actress Mindy Kaling, celebrity chef Roy Choi, and Meghan’s former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, who joined her for the candid, yet curated gatherings.
While the show has garnered attention for its concept, it has faced criticism from certain quarters. Variety chief correspondent Daniel D’Addario wrote a harsh review, calling it a “Montecito ego trip not worth taking.” D’Addario claimed that the show seemed contrived, with guests required to shower Meghan with praise as part of the experience. He further criticized Meghan’s insights as “canned,” and described her sensibility as “a clean and traditional-meets-modern mélange,” suggesting that the series struggled with a lack of fresh ideas to sustain its eight-episode run.
Despite such critiques, With Love, Meghan has resonated with a large audience, as evidenced by its ranking on the Netflix Top 10. The show is produced by Meghan and Prince Harry’s Archewell Productions, in collaboration with The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), which is a part of Sony Pictures Television. Meghan serves as an executive producer, alongside Chanel Pysnik from IPC, Aaron Saidman, Eli Holzman, Michael Steed, and showrunner Leah Hariton.
The renewal of the show marks a step forward for the Duchess of Sussex in her post-royal life, allowing her to continue creating content that reflects her personal style and interests. With Love, Meghan offers a look into Meghan’s private life, where she curates moments of reflection and shares conversations with influential people from her social circle. The show offers glimpses into Meghan’s passion for creating a more inclusive and thoughtful lifestyle.
Although some have voiced concerns about the series’ execution and Meghan’s on-screen persona, the decision to renew the series highlights the demand for lifestyle content that showcases well-known figures in intimate, relatable settings. Critics, while vocal in their assessments, have not deterred the show’s fanbase, which seems to appreciate the series’ lighter, more accessible tone.
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The second season promises to continue along similar lines, as Meghan brings in more guests and expands on her personal journey and beliefs. The ongoing focus on lifestyle, relationships, and self-care seems likely to be a core theme of the new episodes. It remains to be seen if Meghan will introduce more personal and unfiltered moments as the series progresses, which could appeal to audiences seeking a deeper connection with her life beyond the royal spotlight.
Although Meghan has largely kept her personal life private since stepping away from official royal duties, With Love, Meghan provides a window into her world and interests. The series has undoubtedly become a part of her media landscape, blending her passion for wellness, cooking, and mindful living into an accessible format for Netflix viewers.
Fans of the show will have to wait until fall for the next season, but with the ongoing success of the first season, expectations are high for what’s to come. The blend of lifestyle content with celebrity cameos, combined with Meghan’s own voice, continues to attract attention, making With Love, Meghan a notable project in her evolving career as a content creator and philanthropist.
As the series moves forward, With Love, Meghan will likely continue to spark conversations — both positive and negative — around Meghan’s public persona, her royal background, and her approach to creating content for today’s digital age. Whether or not it can overcome the critiques that have followed it remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Netflix believes in the potential for continued success, given the renewal for a second season.
Fans can look forward to more heartwarming meals, personal reflections, and perhaps deeper insights into Meghan’s life, as With Love, Meghan returns for another season later this year.
