With Love, Meghan season two has landed on Netflix — and it’s part craft fair, part royal confessional, with a sprinkle of celebrity name-dropping for good measure. Expect terrible roast chicken tales, flower sandwiches no one asked for, and Harry popping up like he’s lost in his own garden. It’s glossy yet slightly cringe — and very, very Meghan.
She’s back, darlings. Meghan Markle’s With Love, Meghan has fluttered back onto Netflix for a second season, and if you thought the Duchess of Sussex was done with whispery ASMR moments and pressed-petal sandwiches, think again.
🤩 The Guest List: Less Dinner Party, More ‘Look Who’s in My Contacts’
Season two guests include: José Andrés, David Chang, Chrissy Teigen, Tan France, Clare Smyth… plus Prince Harry, wandering past like a man who thought he was just nipping out for a swim and got cornered by a camera crew.
There are fun flashes — Chrissy forgetting her own kids’ birthdays while mucking about with flowers, and Tan France politely skewering Meghan’s “I just love ASMR” confession with: “That’s the gayest thing I’ve heard in a long time.” Finally, a bit of honesty among the lavender tea!
👑 Royal Revelations: Served With Extra Gloss
Of course, no Sussex project is complete without a dash of palace gossip. This season we learn:
- Harry said “I love you” first (Meghan makes sure you know this).
- She cooked him a “truly terrible” roast chicken the night of the proposal (tragic poultry, happy ending).
- The wedding after-party involved fried chicken — which Meghan shares as though she’s unveiling state secrets.
Touching? Sometimes. Ground-breaking? Not exactly.
Also, it turns out what she misses most about the UK isn’t fish and chips, afternoon tea, or a weekend escape to the Cotswolds for fresh air and posh pubs — it’s Magic Radio. Yes, that’s right, the station that plays classic tunes, endless love songs, and the kind of soft chat that makes you think, “Ah, this is what retirement sounds like.” Even Tan France can’t resist a little dig: “Sorry to say this publicly, but that’s such a grandma station.” To which Meghan replies, “Well, I’ll be that grandma then.” Reminding us that she can still balance the high life whilst fully embracing her inner pensioner.
🎬 The Energy: Hampstead Mums with Hollywood Lighting
The tone is cosy and crafty: soap-making with Radhi Devlukia, lobster-squirming with José Andrés, pressed-flower necklaces with Chrissy. It’s pleasant enough, but often drifts into curated lifestyle catalogue territory. You can’t help but think: “Nice try, but no one’s knocking this up on a Tuesday evening in Croydon.”
There are what seem like genuine wobbles — Meghan tearing up about being away from Archie and Lilibet, family snaps tucked in — which feel authentic. But those moments are quickly wrapped back up in soft lighting and talk of artisan olive oil soap.
😁 The Catch: A Bit Too Curated for Comfort
The trouble is, for every fleeting glimpse of Meghan being human, there are three more that feel stage-managed. Meghan spends most of the season trying to be relatable — baking and crafting like the rest of us — while subtly reminding you she could afford a private chef, a floral designer, and a lighting crew to do it all for her. The lobster squirm looks rehearsed, the crafts feel like a production assistant finished them off, and the chatty moments with friends sometimes have the air of a networking brunch rather than genuine banter. It’s not that it isn’t watchable — it’s just that you’re always aware of the gloss.
🙄 Verdict: Brew the Tea, Brace for the Eye-Rolls
Season two is glossy, soothing, and sometimes unintentionally funny. It’s watchable, yes, but equally it’s Meghan Markle doing what Meghan Markle does best: selling her personal brand as a lifestyle. What happened to the privacy they said they wanted?
So, pour yourself a cuppa, enjoy the pretty shots of someone else’s kitchen, and roll your eyes when she gets too pleased with her own flower sandwiches. Because let’s be honest — With Love, Meghan is less about love, more about Markle.
After Season 2, do we need a third season? Or do we feel like we’re done after these second helpings?! After sitting through both seasons, I’m definitely ready for a strong after-dinner drink!
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Give it up Meghan! Can’t watch that show she is disingenuous