Meghan Markle: Kids in Focus Amid Netflix Show Criticism
Meghan Markle's Netflix Show 'With Love, Meghan' Gets ROASTED by Critics - But She's Not Having It!
Just days after her highly-anticipated Netflix show "With Love, Meghan" was overshadowed by Taylor Swift's engagement news, the Duchess of Sussex is putting on a brave face and giving fans a sneak peek into filming. And, darling, it looks like she's got some adorable behind-the-scenes photos to share - including a shot of Lilibet, four, sitting in the director's chair on set!
The little princess was turning up the heat with her bold red locks and matching polka-dot pants as she watched her "uncle" (Meghan's longtime makeup artist Daniel Martin) cheekily open the door. We can't get enough of that adorable expression! But wait, there's more - another photo shows Lilibet cozied up to her big brother Archie, six, who was rocking a red t-shirt and holding a clapperboard like it was nobody's business.
Meanwhile, Meghan is giving fans a taste of the fun they had on set. She shared that "Filming season two of 'With Love, Meghan' was more fun than you can imagine" - but what really caught our attention was her playlist for filming. Yep, she dropped a bombshell: it included hits like Dancing in the Moonlight by King Harvest and Into the Mystic by Van Morrison. We're dying to know, Meghan - how do you pick your jams?
But, let's get real for a second... despite the upbeat vibe, critics have been ROASTING "With Love, Meghan". The Times of London called it "the sweet spot where irrelevant meets intolerable", while The Guardian's review described it as "so boring" and "so contrived." Ouch! And on Rotten Tomatoes, the second season is getting a measly 1.8 out of five stars - yikes!
And if that wasn't enough, Meghan's famous guests this season have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Chrissy Teigen was on set, bonding with Meghan over their time as "briefcase girls" on Deal or No Deal (um, who knew?). But, let's not forget - Chrissy faced severe backlash in 2021 after her abusive tweets resurfaced online. She apologized for telling then-16-year-old Courtney Stodden to kill themselves, but... still.
As Meghan shared intimate details of her family life on the show, including her early dates with Prince Harry and their kids' favorite foods and colors, we can't help but wonder - is this a case of "when in doubt, just put it all out there"? The Duchess seems to be taking it all in stride, captioning one photo: "Work hard, play hard" - but we're dying to know, Meghan... are you really that carefree?
In the meantime, here's a rundown of the show's "highlights"... or lowlights, depending on who you ask. The Duchess and Prince Harry posed with her guest, Chef Clare Smyth (who made their 2018 wedding food), and we couldn't help but wonder - is this a clever PR move? And what about that playlist, Meghan? Is it really just a case of "I love music"? Or are you trying to distract us from the, ahem, less-than-stellar reviews?
TheScholarlyNote.com's Maureen Callahan weighed in on Meghan's show, saying: "The only thing authentic about her is her inauthenticity, which at this point seems pathological." Ouch - looks like someone's got some beef with the Duchess!
So, what do you think, readers? Are you Team Meghan and her Netflix show, or are you more of a "With Love, Meghan" skeptic? Let us know in the comments!
