Analysis: Meghan Markle's 'With Love, Meghan' Season 2 Falls Short on Netflix
Meghan Markle's Netflix series "With Love, Meghan" faced a setback as its second season did not make it to the top 10 list on the streaming platform. The new eight-part installment, released on August 26, featured guest appearances from celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and Tan France. However, UK critics criticized the series as "tone deaf" and "self-indulgent," leading to lower ratings compared to the first season.
Despite the star-studded guest appearances and similar format to the first season, "With Love, Meghan" Season 2 failed to impress viewers, garnering less than 2.1 million views within the first week of its release. The show did not make it to Netflix's top 10 list for that month and also missed out on Luminate's Top 50 Streaming Charts for the period between August 22 and 28, with fewer than 1.11 million views in the first two days.
The disappointing ratings for Season 2 of "With Love, Meghan" will likely be a letdown for Netflix, especially after the streaming platform extended its deal with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The new deal, which gives Netflix the first right to approve or reject projects, is worth less than their previous $100 million agreement. Despite this, Archewell Productions announced the premiere of the second season of Markle's lifestyle show and a holiday special, "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration," later this year.
In conclusion, Meghan Markle's Netflix series "With Love, Meghan" faced criticism and lower viewership for its second season, failing to make it to the top 10 list on the streaming platform. Despite the star power and similar format to the first season, the show did not meet expectations in terms of viewership, marking a setback for both Markle and Netflix.