# Meghan Markle's Netflix Show Savaged by Critics, Accused of 'Hijacking All the Oxygen in the Room': Expert

## By ,  • Published March 8, 2025 4:00am EST

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 new Netflix lifestyle show, "With Love, Meghan," has been widely panned by critics.

## The Show and Critics' Criticism

The 43-year-old Duchess of Sussex's series, which premiered March 4, sits at a dismal 33% on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer.

In the show, Markle shared her favorite cooking recipes and hosting tips while joined by some of her famous friends, including Mindy Kaling, former "Suits" co-star Abigail Spencer, Argentine influencer Delfina Blaquier and celebrity chefs Roy Choi and Alice Waters.

While speaking with Fox News Digital, Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, explained why she believes "With Love, Meghan" missed the mark.

Meghan needs to elevate the people around her instead of hijacking all the oxygen in the room, Schofield said. She appears totally self-consumed and tone deaf. You're standing next to Mindy Kaling, and you're not asking her how she built her girl boss empire? Why?

After rising to fame when she starred in the hit NBC sitcom "The Office," Kaling, 45, founded her production company, Kaling International, in 2012. Through Kaling International, Kaling has created and produced a number of successful television series, including "The Mindy Project," "Never Have I Ever" and "The Sex Lives of College Girls."

Kaling is the creator and showrunner of her company's most recent project, Netflix's TV show "Running Point," which stars . The sports comedy premiered on the streaming platform Feb. 27 and debuted at No. 3 on Netflix's Top 10 Shows in the U.S.

The six-time Emmy Award winner joined Markle in the second episode of "With Love, Meghan" during which they teamed up to host a children's garden tea party. According to Markle, the two have been "email pen pals" since Kaling appeared on her "Archetypes" podcast in 2022.

Shortly after the show's premiere, the episode went viral for a moment when Markle corrected Kaling when the comedian referred to the duchess by her maiden name.

## Royal Expert's Analysis

Meghan lacks humility or an ounce of authenticity. It’s a blatantly obvious PR exercise that does not give us a glimpse of Meghan’s real world. She’s doing random arts and crafts in someone else's house with people she claims are her very best friends but doesn’t know that they’re left-handed or allergic to peanut butter? Your ‘girl’ Mindy doesn’t know your last name is Sussex?

It’s so funny, too, that you keep saying Meghan Markle. You know I’m Sussex now.

Schofield noted how the viral exchange highlighted points that other reviewers made in their criticism of "With Love, Meghan." The show, which Markle chose to film at a rented estate in Montecito, California, instead of her own home nearby, has been critiqued for .

Meghan lacks charisma and connection with her guests and audience. She appears totally self-consumed and tone deaf. You're standing next to Mindy Kaling, and you're not asking her how she built her girl boss empire? Why?

## Royal Photographer's Opinion

Richard Chard agreed that Markle's show would have had more resonance with audiences if she had used the opportunity to authentically connect with her guests and showcase her real personality.

"As far as I see, Meghan lacks charisma and connection with her guests and audience," Chard told Fox News Digital. "Her guests, however, glorify Meghan, putting her on a pedestal. It would do Meghan’s character wonders if she changed things up by focusing and lifting her guests for a change."

Chard pointed out that audiences in the United Kingdom may not be familiar with some of the guests on "With Love, Meghan" and "to find out more about them would add a special touch."

The royal expert described Markle's cooking and hosting tips and tricks as "unoriginal and basic."

"With Love, Meghan" has been criticized for lacking authenticity.

"Neither Netflix show has resonated with audiences. Both have been universally derided," she added.

Chard referred to an Instagram post Markle shared to promote "With Love, Meghan" ahead of its release. On Tuesday, Markle uploaded a carousel of images taken during the show's production, writing "Today is the day! A few BTS snaps + food pictures I took on set for ‘With Love, Meghan.’ Come join the party on @netflix!"

"It’s not exactly begging, but  has encouraged fans to ‘Come join the party,’ perhaps due to the ghastly ratings?" Fordwich said.

Despite the show's negative reviews, Markle celebrated its streaming success in a post she shared on her Instagram story Wednesday.

"For more recipes, fun, and reasons to ‘Mmmm’, check out the show — which in just 24 hours is already in the Top 10!"

"Thank you to all of you around the world who are tuning in!"

"With Love, Meghan" held the No. 6 spot on Netflix's Top 10 Wednesday and climbed to No. 5 by Thursday. However, as of Friday, the show moved to No. 7 on the streaming platform's Top 10.

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