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- What Netflix decided about the series
- Meghan’s shift to As Ever and shorter content
- How the series performed on streaming platforms
- Ongoing commercial relationships with Netflix
- Guest chefs, friends and on-screen moments
- Reception, public pushback and Markle’s response
- Plans for holiday episodes and future ideas
- Personal touches and the family name discussion
Meghan Markle’s Netflix series “With Love, Meghan” will not continue as a full season, multiple insiders say, as the duchess pivots toward expanding her As Ever lifestyle brand and shorter social videos.
What Netflix decided about the series
People close to the project say the show will not be renewed as a regular series. There are talks about holiday specials, but nothing has been confirmed yet. Sources describe the current status as exploratory rather than greenlit.
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Meghan’s shift to As Ever and shorter content
Instead of episodic TV, Markle plans to focus on As Ever, her lifestyle label. Expectations are for more compact cooking and craft clips to appear on social channels.
- Short-form videos for social platforms.
- Product-led content tied to As Ever offerings.
- Seasonal or holiday-themed specials under discussion.
The strategy aims to spotlight the brand while keeping production leaner than a full series.
How the series performed on streaming platforms
Season 2 failed to reach the US weekly Top 10 when it premiered. Yet a 2025 holiday special did enter the global Top 10, according to insiders.
Netflix’s engagement report listed the series at #383 with 5.3 million global views in the first half of 2025. Industry watchers say the numbers are mixed but notable for a personality-led lifestyle program.
Ongoing commercial relationships with Netflix
Netflix still promotes As Ever products tied to the show, such as honey, tea and wine. The streamer maintains a relationship with Markle beyond the episodic format.
The couple also retain a “first look” arrangement with Netflix, after their earlier exclusive deal ended last year.
Guest chefs, friends and on-screen moments
The series featured renowned chefs and celebrity friends. Guests included:
- José Andrés
- Roy Choi
- Alice Waters
- Chrissy Teigen and Tan France
- Abigail Spencer and Daniel Martin
- Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, and Prince Harry appeared too.
Some scenes became talking points online for their homey, DIY tone. Critics seized on small hosting choices, and that feedback spread quickly.
Reception, public pushback and Markle’s response
Critics and social media users mocked a handful of tips on the show. Examples cited by commentators included easy hosting hacks and playful craft ideas.
Markle has defended the series in interviews, calling the experience a steep learning curve and noting the workload behind producing multiple episodes. She also suggested critics sometimes come from those with different motives.
Plans for holiday episodes and future ideas
Sources say Markle has pitched multiple themed specials, from July 4 to Valentine’s Day. The hope among producers is to produce occasional events rather than regular seasons.
Ratings for Season 2 and the 2025 holiday special are expected to be released publicly in February, which could influence next steps.
Personal touches and the family name discussion
On camera, Markle shared intimate moments about family identity. She explained why the Sussex name feels meaningful to her and said it represents her immediate family unit.
One scene that grabbed headlines captured Markle correcting a guest who used her maiden surname, underscoring how public identity and private life overlapped on set.
