Prince William, despite his strained relationship with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, has learned through the press about a significant setback in Meghan’s professional career. The Duchess of Sussex’s highly anticipated second season of her docu-reality series, With Love, Meghan, has failed to replicate the success of its first season, marking a blow to her Netflix career.
Meghan had enthusiastically announced the renewal of her Netflix contract, which included the second season of With Love, Meghan. The first season had been a surprise success, ranking among the top 10 most-watched Netflix shows with millions of views. Meghan saw this as a triumph, believing her personal, approachable style had resonated with audiences globally.
However, the second season has struggled to capture the same attention. Netflix’s data from the premiere week shows that the show didn’t make the top 10 in either the U.S. or U.K. markets, where it was expected to do well. This news has been widely covered in the international press, describing the show’s performance as disappointing. Successful shows such as Katrina, Hostage, and Wednesday took the spotlight, while Meghan’s series was largely ignored.
Though Prince William has no direct relationship with his sister-in-law, such news inevitably reaches the royal family, adding to the ongoing public discourse about the Sussexes. The failure of With Love, Meghan marks a significant setback for the Duchess, who had placed considerable hope in this project as part of her career path post-royalty.
This development represents a personal and professional challenge for Meghan. She had envisioned this docu-reality series as an opportunity to showcase her life in a new light, connecting with audiences by offering a more authentic version of herself as a mother, wife, and independent woman. However, the poor reception may pose challenges for her next steps with Netflix.
With her contract still in place, Meghan will likely be considering how to move forward. The industry’s reliance on audience numbers means that failing to meet expectations early on could limit her future projects with the platform. As she navigates this setback, it will be interesting to see how Meghan adapts, whether by revising the show or exploring new formats altogether.
