New data reveals that the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix series has struggled to capture a significant audience, with both its second season and a holiday special failing to rank among the streaming giant's top 1,000 most-watched programmes.
Disappointing Viewership Figures for Royal Production
According to official figures released by Netflix, the second instalment of With Love, Meghan secured the 1,124th position in the platform's viewership rankings for the period between July and December 2025. The show attracted approximately two million views during this six-month window, placing it just below Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Season 2: Part 2 in the charts.
Critically Panned Content
The second series, which launched in August 2025, received overwhelmingly negative reviews from television critics. Many described the programme as "so boring, so contrived, so effortfully whimsical" that it became "almost fascinating" in its failure to engage audiences. The episodes featured celebrity guests including singer John Legend, his wife Chrissy Teigen, and Queer Eye star Tan France, but this star power failed to translate into substantial viewership numbers.
The festive special With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration performed slightly better but still missed the top 1,000 threshold, landing at position 1,022 with 2.4 million views. The holiday episode saw Meghan demonstrating Christmas crafts such as making crackers and offering presentation tips for wrapped gifts, while Prince Harry made a brief cameo appearance near the end of the programme.
Netflix Deal and Production Background
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry signed what is believed to be a lucrative contract worth more than $100 million (£74 million) with Netflix in 2020, shortly after stepping back from their roles as senior working royals. The couple have since secured a new first-look deal for film and television projects through their Archewell production company, giving Netflix first refusal on any future creative ventures.
The first series of With Love, Meghan launched on Netflix in March 2025, coinciding with the unveiling of Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever. The show prominently featured her first product offerings, including raspberry jam and flower sprinkles, which she repeatedly promoted throughout the episodes.
Competitive Streaming Landscape
The disappointing performance places Meghan's show below numerous established programmes in Netflix's rankings, including older series such as Downton Abbey, Superstore, and Franklin & Bash. This suggests that despite the considerable publicity surrounding the royal couple's move into content production, their offering has failed to compete effectively in an increasingly crowded streaming market where viewer attention is fiercely contested.
