Meghan Markle is celebrating the success of her Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan” — despite it being mercilessly dragged by a slew of critics following its release Tuesday.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, rushed to social media Wednesday to share that the series had reached the streamer’s Top 10 list within 24 hours of its release.
The former working royal thanked fans around the globe for watching the 8-part series, which sees her share tips and tricks for hosting at home with appearances from several of her celebrity pals.
“For more recipes, fun and reasons to ‘Mmmm’, check out the show — which in just 24 hours is already in the Top 10,” Markle wrote on her Instagram Story.
“Thank you to all of you around the world who are tuning in! ❤️,” she concluded her message alongside a snippet from the show.
The show, which boasts eight episodes roughly 30 minutes long, sits in the 6th spot on the US Netflix chart as of Thursday morning.
Despite its streaming success, the show has received largely disappointing reviews so far, with IMDB giving it just 2.7 out of 10.
The negative feedback was then echoed by a slew of critics from both US and UK publications, with The Guardian‘s TV writer Stuart Heritage calling the series “pointless,” adding that it should be the couple’s “last TV show.”
The “Suits” alum and Prince Harry, 40, signed a $100 million deal with the streamer in 2020. They came out with their five-part “Harry & Meghan” docuseries in 2022, while Harry’s “Polo” doc — which also got a scathing reception from critics — dropped in December 2024.
Heritage also called the former actress “thirsty” and her show “joyless.”
Elsewhere, Radio Times columnist Caroline Frost wrote that Markle failed to “reimagine the genre of lifestyle programming” with her new series, while the Telegraph editor Anita Singh said the show is “an exercise in narcissism, filled with extravagant brunches, celebrity pals and business plugs.”
The negative reviews were echoed by The Independent‘s writer Katie Rosseinsky, who gave “With Love, Meghan” a one-star review and called the series “queasy and exhausting.”
The critic reviews appeared to reflect a lot of viewers’ feedback, as many flocked to social media to share their thoughts on the series.
“‘With Love, Meghan’ is a masterclass in how to waste Netflix money. What do we get? Her pretending to be relatable, and trades banalities with B-list guests like Mindy Kaling. This isn’t a lifestyle show, it’s a 40 minute infomercial for her ego,” one social media user’s post read.
Another added, “The new Meghan show is boring! The desperation is palpable. I am not a Meghan fan but it’s sad.”
The Netflix series was also slammed by Markle’s estranged half-brother, Thomas Markle Sr., who took aim at the “malarkey stories” Meghan shares about her childhood.
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
