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Meghan Markle's lifestyle show suffers major ratings disaster

Jan 23, 2026, 2:00 PM20
(Update: Jan 25, 2026, 2:37 PM)
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Meghan Markle's lifestyle show suffers major ratings disaster

  • Meghan Markle's 'With Love, Meghan' show faced critical backlash and poor viewership ratings.
  • Season two saw a significant drop in views compared to the first season, failing to make an impact on the Netflix charts.
  • Experts are concerned about Markle's future in television production and her overall brand sustainability.
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In recent months, Meghan Markle's lifestyle series 'With Love, Meghan' has faced severe criticism and a drastic reduction in viewership. Released in March 2025, the first season had a modest 5.3 million views, ranking 389th on Netflix. However, the subsequent season launched in August 2025 earned only 2 million views, plummeting to 1,224th place. Experts indicated that this disappointing performance could signal the end of Markle's aspirations as a television producer, particularly with plans for a third season canceled due to lackluster ratings and audience engagement. Critics pointed out that 'With Love, Meghan' struggled to distinguish itself in a saturated market, with reviewers openly questioning its authenticity and entertainment value. Despite having launched the show as part of her rebranding following controversies linked to her and Prince Harry, including a Netflix docuseries and a memoir, audiences have shown a lack of interest. Meghan Markle has also been criticized for her business ventures, including the As Ever lifestyle brand, which has not gained significant traction amid skepticism about her abilities in this space. Reviewers highlighted the show’s inadequacies, suggesting that audiences may have initially engaged out of curiosity but quickly lost interest due to perceived inauthenticity and a focus on self-promotion instead of genuine content. Meghan’s foray into Hollywood had been seen as a fresh start, moving beyond the controversies that clouded her public image. However, the brutal reception from both critics and viewers paints a different picture of her ambitions as a lifestyle entrepreneur. With experts expressing doubt about the long-term sustainability of her career in television, Meghan has begun to explore other avenues, including a potential return to acting with a guest role in an upcoming comedy. Despite setbacks, Meghan remains determined to reinvigorate her brand and explore new paths in her career. The future of her television projects remains uncertain, with any hopes of reviving her image hanging in the balance as she heads into 2026. Should her future endeavors follow the same trajectory as ‘With Love, Meghan,’ analysts predict it will be challenging for her to generate interest and traction in a competitive media landscape. Therefore, her next steps will be closely scrutinized as they will not only determine her professional fate but also her personal journey as she attempts to rebuild public perception after a series of high-profile missteps.

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