Meghan Markle, the star who rose to fame with Suits, recently launched her Netflix series With Love, Meghan. Despite swirling controversies and headline-making revelations within the lifestyle series, it struggled to match the success of her explosive 2022 docuseries, the blockbuster documentary featuring Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. But when it comes to hard numbers, what impact has With Love, Meghan truly made? The answer may surprise you.

Praise or criticism may shape perception, but in the end, success is defined by numbers. So, how does With Love, Meghan measure up?

Despite extensive media buzz, With Love, Meghan struggled to make a strong impact on Netflix’s rankings, only narrowly landing in the platform’s top ten for the week. This pales in comparison to the overwhelming success of Harry & Meghan, which premiered in December 2022 under the direction of Liz Garbus. That documentary set a record as Netflix’s biggest documentary debut, drawing 81.6 million viewing hours in three days, 97.7 million in its first full week, and 39.7 million in its second week.

The eight-episode series landed in tenth place on Netflix’s charts, trailing behind the week’s top performer, Running Point, the Kate Hudson-led comedy that amassed 61.8 million viewing hours. With Love, Meghan follows Meghan Markle, the former Suits actress, as she engages with guests like Mindy Kaling, chef Roy Choi, polo companion Delfina Figueras, and Abigail Spencer. From cooking to tea parties and nature activities, the show highlights her lifestyle. Despite its modest start, a second season is already set to premiere later this year.

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Although With Love, Meghan had a quiet debut, the series is confirmed to make a comeback for a second season, a fact personally announced by the Duchess.

With Love, Meghan is set to return for a second season on Netflix, with the next instalment already filmed and scheduled for a fall release. As reported by PEOPLE, Michael Steed will once again direct the series, which remains part of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s reported $100 million Netflix deal signed in 2020. Excited by the renewal, the Duchess of Sussex personally shared the news with her followers on Instagram.

The series showcases Meghan Markle's enthusiasm for gastronomy, apiculture, and hospitality. It was meticulously filmed in Montecito, California, where she dwells with Prince Harry and their offspring, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Providing an introspective glimpse into her realm, it is imbued with her distinctive charisma. It premiered on March 4 as her inaugural independent hosting venture for Netflix. Articulating its essence, Markle underscored the profundity of every undertaking, executed with intentionality and diligence, while celebrating the splendor of quotidian moments.

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