Netflix renews Meghan Markle’s With Love, Meghan for season 2, sparks X war between critics and fans

The first season of Meghan Markle’s lifestyle show ‘With Love, Meghan’ received a flurry of negative remarks from social media users.

Updated on: Mar 8, 2025, 09:37:27 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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The Netflix lifestyle docuseries 'With Love, Meghan,' hosted by Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has been renewed for a second season. The first season was marred by controversies, including the Suits star’s reaction to Mindy Kaling’s accent. The announcement of the second season has again prompted the critics to share their opinions and slam the show. However, the news also received several messages from Meghan Markle’s fans defending her.

Renewal of Meghan Markle's Netflix show has prompted varied reactions on X. (AP)

Ruthless critics:

An individual posted, “I wanted to know why. I love a good cooking show, but it was painful to watch.” Another added, “Because they want to punish us? Why?” A third expressed, “No need of this c**p seriously.”

Also Read: Meghan Markle called a ‘racist bully’ for mocking Indian-origin Mindy Kaling’s accent

What did the fans say?

The fans were quick to support Meghan Markle and shred those criticising the show. An X user commented, “I would love to watch it.” Another expressed, “I know a certain demographic is angry right now.” A third shared, “Netflix seems committed to Meghan’s projects despite mixed public reception.” A fourth wrote, “I love this.”

Meghan Markle announces second season:

In an Instagram story, Meghan Markle revealed the news of her show's renewal and shared a little snippet of how she is celebrating.

“Lettuce romaine calm...or not (!) because I’m thrilled to share that Season 2 of ‘With Love, Meghan’ is coming!” she wrote this text insert while sharing a short video.

Also Read: With Love, Meghan internet review: Meghan Markle slammed for ‘I’m Sussex’ remark, Netflix show labelled as uninspired

The footage shows her doing a happy dance. She is wearing a navy sweatshirt and matching leggings. Her look is complete with a white baseball cap with the words “lettuce romaine calm” written on it. Her show's name, With Love, Meghan, is also visible on the back of the cap.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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