With Love, Meghan

Meghan Markle’s Netflix Series "With Love, Meghan" Sparks Backlash—Again

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is no stranger to controversy, but her Netflix series With Love, Meghan (2025) has reignited debates about privilege, perception, and the royal family’s place in modern media. latestnetflix.com's read is that the show, which follows Meghan’s life post-royal exit, has drawn sharp criticism from both critics and the public, with its second season landing in hot water just weeks after she and Prince Harry secured a new deal with the streaming giant.

Critics Slam the Show’s "Flex" of Privilege

From the outset, With Love, Meghan has been a lightning rod for criticism. NPR’s coverage of the series’ backlash highlighted a key complaint: the show’s unapologetic display of Meghan’s lavish lifestyle. A columnist told NPR that seeing the Duchess "flex her lifestyle" rubbed viewers the wrong way, framing it as a tone-deaf move in an era of economic uncertainty . The critique isn’t just about wealth—it’s about optics. After stepping back from royal duties, Meghan’s pivot to a glossy, self-produced series has fueled accusations of hypocrisy, especially among those who expected a more low-key or philanthropic post-royal chapter.

The second season, which dropped all eight episodes in August 2025, didn’t soften the blow. Forbes reported that critics "torched" the new installments, questioning whether the show’s premise—centered on Meghan’s personal brand—had worn thin . The timing was particularly fraught, coming on the heels of Netflix’s renewed commitment to the Sussexes, a deal that reportedly includes more projects beyond With Love, Meghan. For some, the series feels like a vanity project, one that clashes with the couple’s stated desire to step away from the spotlight’s glare.

Meghan Fires Back at the Haters

Meghan hasn’t shied away from addressing the criticism head-on. In a moment captured by CinemaBlend, she reportedly threw her hands up in exasperation over one complaint, quipping, "This is a thing, in 2025?" . The remark underscored her frustration with the relentless scrutiny, though it also played into the narrative that she’s out of touch with public sentiment.

One of the most viral controversies tied to the show’s premiere involved a seemingly innocuous detail: a Le Creuset Dutch oven. People reported that Meghan addressed the so-called "Le Creuset controversy" in an interview with The New York Times, though the specifics of her response remain unclear . The incident, which lit up social media, became a symbol of the broader backlash—proof, to some, that the show’s every move is dissected for signs of excess or entitlement.

What’s Next for the Series?

Despite the criticism, With Love, Meghan isn’t going anywhere. Netflix’s renewed deal with the Sussexes suggests the streaming service sees value in the project, even if audiences remain divided. Whether future seasons will pivot to address the backlash—or double down on the lifestyle content that sparked it—remains to be seen.

For now, the show stands as a testament to Meghan’s complicated relationship with fame. It’s a platform for her voice, but also a magnet for controversy, proving that even in 2025, the Duchess of Sussex can’t escape the spotlight—or the scrutiny that comes with it.