Netflix data has revealed that the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, has failed to break into the streaming giant's top 1,000 most-watched programmes. The second instalment of the show ranked a disappointing 1,124th in Netflix's global viewership charts for the period between July and December 2025, attracting just two million views.
Critical Reception and Performance Details
Upon its release in August 2025, the second series faced harsh criticism from reviewers. One critic described the programme as "so boring, so contrived, so effortfully whimsical… it does become almost fascinating." Despite featuring high-profile guests including musician John Legend, television personality Chrissy Teigen, and Queer Eye star Tan France, the series failed to capture significant audience interest.
Festive Special Also Underperforms
The holiday special, titled With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, similarly missed the top 1,000 threshold, landing at position 1,022 with 2.4 million views. The 56-minute festive episode showcased Meghan sharing seasonal tips, creating personalised crackers, hosting friends for brunch, and crafting alongside tennis champion Naomi Osaka.
Viewers saw the Duchess demonstrating various festive activities, including adding wax seals to wrapped gifts to enhance their presentation and advising viewers to let tree ornaments "find their light." The episode also featured a rare cameo appearance from Prince Harry, who entered the kitchen while Meghan and visiting restaurateur Tom Colicchio were cooking.
Historical Context and Contractual Background
Meghan and Harry signed a lucrative multi-year contract with Netflix in 2020, shortly after stepping back from their roles as senior working royals. The deal is widely reported to be worth over $100 million (approximately £74 million). The couple have since secured a new first-look arrangement with the streaming service, granting Netflix first refusal on any projects developed through their Archewell production company.
Comparative Performance Against Established Shows
The viewing figures place With Love, Meghan below numerous older and established series in Netflix's rankings. These include beloved period drama Downton Abbey, workplace comedy Superstore, legal drama Franklin & Bash, and the animated series Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Season 2: Part 2.
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 initial product line featured her raspberry jam and the flower sprinkles that she frequently promotes throughout the show's episodes.
While Prince Harry made a brief appearance in the first season of the series, he was absent from the second instalment, with his only contribution being the kitchen cameo in the holiday special. The data release from Netflix provides a transparent look at the performance of high-profile celebrity content on the platform, revealing that even with substantial financial backing and famous participants, success is not guaranteed in the competitive streaming landscape.
