Meghan's Netflix Show Fails to Crack Top 1,000, Third Series Axed
The Duchess of Sussex's latest foray into lifestyle television has reportedly come to an end, with her Netflix show With Love, Meghan failing to capture significant audience numbers and being axed after just two seasons.
Poor Viewing Figures Seal Show's Fate
According to recently released data, the second series of With Love, Meghan ranked a disappointing 1,124th among Netflix's most-watched programmes between July and December 2025. The show managed just 2 million views during this period, placing it below not only popular contemporary series but even older programmes like Downton Abbey.
The eight-episode second season, which debuted in August 2025, performed significantly worse than the first series, which attracted 5.3 million views. Even the festive special With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration failed to make the top 1,000, landing at 1,022 with 2.4 million views.
Critical Reception and Content
The show received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics upon its release. The Guardian awarded it just two stars, describing the content as "painfully contrived," while The Times called it "baffling" and occupying "the sweet spot where irrelevant meets intolerable."
Filmed in a rented Montecito property, the series featured the Duchess cooking, chatting, and crafting with celebrity friends including Queer Eye star Tan France and model Chrissy Teigen. Among the personal revelations were Prince Harry's dislike of lobster, Meghan's nostalgia for Magic FM radio from her UK days, and their children Archie and Lilibet's desire for a pet cat.
Netflix Deal Evolution
With Love, Meghan formed part of the Sussexes' original $100 million (£74 million) five-year Netflix agreement, which began with their successful documentary series Harry & Meghan. That debut episode became Netflix's biggest documentary premiere ever.
However, subsequent productions under the deal have struggled to replicate that success. Both Heart of Invictus and Polo failed to attract substantial viewership. The couple have since renegotiated their arrangement with Netflix, signing a "multi-year, first-look deal for film and television projects" that represents a scaled-back version of their original agreement.
Brand Integration and Future Plans
The series' release coincided with a "seasonal product drop" from Meghan's As Ever brand, which saw her add marmalade to her product range. This integration of commercial ventures with content creation has been a hallmark of the Sussexes' post-royal career strategy.
According to reports from Page Six, insiders have confirmed that With Love, Meghan will not return for a third series, with Meghan herself describing the production as "a lot of work." One source revealed: "It is not returning as a series. There have been conversations about holiday specials, but there's nothing in the works yet."
Another insider suggested viewers might see similar content in different formats: "People will see similar cooking and crafting on Meghan's socials for the brand, but more bite-sized." This indicates a potential shift toward shorter-form digital content rather than full television series.
The show's cancellation marks another chapter in the Sussexes' evolving relationship with Netflix as they navigate their post-royal media careers and commercial ventures in the competitive streaming landscape.
