The Duchess of Sussex has faced a significant setback in her streaming career, with new data revealing her latest Netflix offering failed to capture substantial audience attention.
Netflix Performance Figures Reveal Disappointing Results
According to official viewing data released by Netflix, the second series of With Love, Meghan achieved only 1,124th place in the platform's most-watched rankings between July and December 2025. The programme attracted a modest two million views during this six-month period, placing it well outside the streaming giant's top 1,000 programmes.
Comparative Programming Context
The series found itself positioned just beneath Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Season 2: Part 2 in the rankings, while trailing behind numerous older programmes including Downton Abbey, Superstore, and Franklin & Bash. This placement represents a notable underperformance for content associated with such a high-profile figure.
Critical Reception and Content Details
Upon its August 2025 release, the second series received harsh criticism from television reviewers. One particularly scathing assessment described the programme as "so boring, so contrived, so effortfully whimsical... it does become almost fascinating". The series featured guest appearances from singer John Legend alongside his wife Chrissy Teigen and Queer Eye's Tan France.
The festive special edition, titled With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, similarly missed the top 1,000 threshold, placing 1,022nd with 2.4 million views. This holiday episode showcased Meghan crafting Christmas crackers and offering lifestyle advice, including suggestions about enhancing gift presentation with wax seals and allowing tree decorations to "find their light".
Background to the Netflix Partnership
Following their departure as senior working royals in 2020, Meghan and Prince Harry secured a lucrative multi-year deal with Netflix believed to exceed 100 million US dollars (approximately £74 million). The couple have since established a fresh first-look arrangement with the streaming service, granting Netflix priority access to projects developed through their Archewell production company.
Series Development and Brand Integration
The debut series of With Love, Meghan launched on Netflix in March 2025, coinciding strategically with the introduction of Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever. The programme prominently featured her inaugural product offerings, including raspberry jam and the flower sprinkles she consistently promoted throughout episodes.
While Prince Harry made brief appearances in the inaugural season, he was notably absent from the second series, appearing only fleetingly toward the conclusion of the holiday special as he entered the kitchen while Meghan and guest restaurateur Tom Colicchio prepared food.
The performance data raises questions about the commercial viability of the Sussexes' content partnership with Netflix, particularly as they continue to develop new projects through their production company. The viewing figures suggest that despite significant media attention and promotional efforts, the programme struggled to connect with mainstream streaming audiences during the measured period.
