Meghan Markle, now known as the Duchess of Sussex, is once again making headlines, this time with her Netflix reality show titled With Love, Meghan. The program has been the subject of fierce criticism from experts and media, who consider it superficial and disconnected from reality.
The rating on Rotten Tomatoes is alarmingly low, with only a 33% approval from critics and an even worse 20% from viewers. Many consider it a failed attempt to deliver something genuine, but it is actually perceived as just another facade of his already controversial public persona.
Meghan Markle criticized for lack of authenticity in her Netflix show
The format of the program revolves around domestic tasks and lifestyle, but the idea that Meghan, who is often presented as an advocate of authenticity, is doing it from a rented property, far from her home in Southern California, creates an evident contradiction.
The criticism suggests that this decision reinforces the disconnect between what the show is trying to convey and the image of authenticity that the duchess wants to project.
The program also faces the inherent difficulties of Meghan’s polarizing figure. For some, she represents a role model, while for others, her attitude seems to manipulate public emotions based on her own interests.
According to Rob Shuter, host of the podcast Naughty But Nice, the reactions to With Love, Meghan are not so much due to the content of the show, but rather to Meghan herself. The attention she receives is not based on what she does, but on what she represents and how she manages her image.
Despite the criticism, Netflix has confirmed a second season. This suggests that, no matter how some might reject her approach, Meghan continues to be a figure capable of generating interest, whether for better or worse.