Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, has suffered a disastrous reception, earning a shockingly low rotten tomatoes

Meghan Markle’s much-anticipated Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, has faced a humiliating debut, with audiences and critics delivering a damning verdict. The lifestyle show, which promised to showcase the Duchess of Sussex’s creativity and personal passions, has instead been met with ridicule and overwhelmingly negative reviews.

Released on Tuesday, the eight-part series was expected to solidify Meghan’s presence in the entertainment industry. In pre-launch interviews, she expressed her excitement, calling the show “a new chapter” and a way to reconnect with the creativity she had longed for. However, within hours of its premiere, the verdict from audiences was clear – With Love, Meghan has flopped spectacularly.

Rotten Tomatoes, the go-to review aggregator, delivered the first blow. The critics’ score on the Tomatometer languished at a dismal 33 percent, with reviews branding the series as “shallow,” “self-indulgent,” and “lacking substance.” Viewer ratings proved even more brutal, with a devastating 12 percent audience score on the Popcornmeter. Fans accused the show of being contrived, with some calling it nothing more than “a vanity project with no real depth.”

Despite the crushing reception, Meghan pressed forward with another major launch on the same day. She unveiled her As Ever brand, a lifestyle venture that introduces products personally endorsed by her, including raspberry jam and floral sprinkles featured in her cookery segments. While the Duchess hoped this would spark interest in her new entrepreneurial direction, critics saw it as a desperate attempt to capitalise on a failing television series.

Entertainment analysts were quick to dissect why With Love, Meghan has failed to resonate with audiences. Many pointed to its lack of authenticity and failure to engage with meaningful topics. “Viewers expected something fresh and insightful,” said TV critic Jonathan Hayes. “Instead, they got a heavily curated version of Meghan’s life, which felt disconnected from reality.”

Social media users joined in the backlash, flooding platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with scathing commentary. Hashtags like #WithLoveMeghanFlop and #NetflixDisaster trended within hours of the premiere. Some viewers likened the series to a high-budget infomercial, accusing Meghan of using it as a promotional tool rather than an engaging documentary.

This latest setback adds to a string of professional misfires for Meghan and Prince Harry, whose multi-million dollar deal with Netflix has struggled to produce lasting success. Following the lukewarm reception of Harry & Meghan and the cancellation of Meghan’s Pearl animated series, industry insiders speculate whether Netflix will continue investing in their brand.As the dust settles, questions loom over Meghan’s next steps. Can she salvage her reputation in Hollywood, or has this high-profile failure sealed her fate in the entertainment industry? For now, With Love, Meghan serves as a harsh reminder that name recognition alone does not guarantee success.