While most of Hollywood buzzed over Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement, Meghan Markle quietly released new episodes of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, dubbed by her team as Season 2.
Instead of dominating conversations, the show barely registered, leaving fans and critics alike scratching their heads.
In a moment that seemed to sum up her current cultural position, Markle even “liked” Swift’s engagement post on Instagram—an odd nod to the pop star’s headline-stealing moment.
Taylor Swift and the Archetypes Connection
It’s worth remembering the tension between Markle and Swift.
Reports suggest Meghan once sent a personal letter inviting Taylor to her podcast, Archetypes, but Swift declined via a representative.
This move was as strategic as it was pointed, especially after Spotify reportedly chose not to renew their $20 million deal with Archewell Audio.
Industry insiders, including executive Bill Simmons, have openly criticized Meghan and Prince Harry’s productivity, calling the couple “grifters” and expressing frustration over the output of their projects.
Season 2 Lands Without Impact
Unlike Season 1, the latest episodes of With Love, Meghan have not cracked Netflix’s Top 10.
Promotion has been minimal, with only a trailer released two weeks prior.
Meghan hasn’t appeared on late-night shows, major podcasts, or magazine covers, signaling a noticeable drop in public attention.
The only recent interview, with Bloomberg News, showcased Markle’s continuing struggle to appear relatable.
Over 46 minutes, she fielded soft questions while maintaining a flawless, almost robotic composure, offering no real vulnerability or humor.
Recycled Lines and Predictable Stories
Viewers familiar with Markle’s previous interviews will recognize the repeated lines and anecdotes.
From referencing Melinda French Gates to retelling the origins of her dish soap commercial, Meghan sticks to safe narratives.
In one instance, she frames her early activism during the Los Angeles race riots as a defining feminist moment, yet the delivery feels overly polished and rehearsed, leaving little room for authenticity.
Baking, Puns, and Hollywood Friendships
The series continues its signature mix of domesticity and celebrity cameos, though often awkwardly.
Meghan walks a metaphorical “razor’s edge” over baking tasks, puns relentlessly about bread, and interacts with celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and Tan France.
Despite efforts to showcase camaraderie, the interactions often highlight superficiality rather than genuine friendship.
Highlights include Meghan smugly recounting her relationship milestones with Prince Harry or dramatizing mundane activities like dipping food into paint, leaving audiences with little more than tedium.
A Show Struggling for Relevance
Part B of With Love, Meghan underlines the Duchess’s ongoing challenge: translating her life and experiences into content that feels compelling to viewers.
Critics point to the humorlessness, predictability, and lack of self-awareness as major hurdles.
While she maintains her poise, the series fails to create moments of genuine connection, leaving audiences indifferent rather than captivated.
The Cultural Moment Passing By
As other celebrities dominate headlines and social media, Meghan’s attempt to regain cultural relevance through Netflix feels increasingly disconnected.
The combination of minimal promotion, recycled storytelling, and awkward celebrity interactions has positioned the show as a curious footnote rather than a must-watch series.
In an era of high-stakes streaming content, With Love, Meghan risks being remembered more for its misfires than for any insight into the Duchess herself.
