The Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle series With Love, Meghan has been almost universally panned by critics, with one review describing it as a 'gormless lifestyle filler' and 'so pointless it might be the Sussexes' last TV show'. The eight-part Netflix show, which launched on Tuesday after a delay due to the Los Angeles wildfires, sees the former actress give hosting tips and cook with celebrity friends.
The Guardian gave the series a scathing one-star review, while The Telegraph awarded two stars and branded it 'insane' and an 'exercise in narcissism'. Critics have highlighted cringeworthy moments, including Meghan saying: 'Has anyone in the world ever been so tickled by the sight of lettuces?' and referring to a cake as 'she' before saying 'Good night sweetheart' as she puts it in the oven.
The Duke of Sussex makes just one appearance at the end of the final episode, joining Meghan, her mother Doria Ragland and friends for an outdoor brunch. In a toast, Meghan said: 'This feels like a new chapter that I'm so excited that I get to share... all of that is just part of that creativity that I've missed so much.'
The show is seen as a make-or-break moment for the Sussexes, who signed a multimillion-pound deal with Netflix in 2020. Meghan acknowledges the show is not filmed in her own home but at a Californian farmhouse, and suggests that people living in a 'little flat in London' can have 'some small piece' of her lifestyle.
