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New York Post
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Meghan Markle's Netflix show 'With Love, Meghan' fails to crack streamer's top 300
Meghan Markle's Netflix show has failed to rank among the platform's top 300 most-watched titles between January and June 2025, The Post can confirm. The Duchess of Sussex's eight-part series, titled 'With Love, Meghan,' ranked 383rd with just 5.3 million views since its debut earlier this year — unprecedented numbers for a Netflix original that has been renewed. Newly released figures from the streaming giant show that Markle's series came in at a similar ranking to BBC's 'Peaky Blinders' — which was released in 2014. 6 Meghan Markle's Netflix show has failed to rank among the platform's top 300 most-watched titles between January and June 2025. JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX The 'Suits' alum, 43, released her series, which boasts eight episodes roughly 30 minutes long, on March 4. The program showed the former actress offer up a how-to guide for entertaining as she shared her tips and tricks for hosting at home with appearances from several of her celebrity pals, including Abigail Spencer and Mindy Kaling. While its initial release seemed promising in terms of stats after it shot into Netflix's global top 10 within 24 hours, latest figures show that interest in the series quickly waned after its hype died down. Not to mention, the series was filmed at an $8 million farmhouse not belonging to Markle, has since been bashed by critics and earned lower viewership numbers than her and her husband's 2022 series 'Harry & Meghan' — with IMDB giving it just 3.2 out of 10. 6 The Duchess of Sussex's eight-part series, titled 'With Love, Meghan,' ranked 383rd with just 5.3 million views since its March 4 debut. JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX 6 The 'Suits' alum's series boasts eight episodes roughly 30 minutes long. Netflix Still, Netflix greenlit the series for Season 2 and already filmed the episodes. The negative feedback was echoed by a slew of critics from both US and UK publications, with the Guardian's TV writer Stuart Heritage calling the series 'pointless,' adding that it should be the couple's 'last TV show.' The Sussexes signed a lucrative $100 million deal with the streamer in 2020. 6 The program showed the former actress offer up a how-to guide for entertaining as she shared her tips and tricks for hosting at home. JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX 6 The series featured appearances from several of her celebrity pals, including Abigail Spencer and Mindy Kaling. AP They came out with their five-part 'Harry & Meghan' docuseries in 2022, while Prince Harry's 'Polo' doc — which also got a scathing reception from critics — dropped in December 2024. Elsewhere, Radio Times columnist Caroline Frost wrote that Markle failed to 'reimagine the genre of lifestyle programming' with her series, while the Telegraph editor Anita Singh said the show is 'an exercise in narcissism, filled with extravagant brunches, celebrity pals and business plugs.' The negative reviews were echoed by the Independent's writer Katie Rosseinsky, who gave 'With Love, Meghan' a one-star review and called the series 'queasy and exhausting.' Additionally, the series was slammed by Markle's estranged half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., who took aim at the alleged 'malarkey stories' the duchess shared about her childhood. Follow along with The Post's live blog on everything you need to know about the British royal family. Many critics also slammed the duchess for not being relatable — feedback she has since responded to. 'Don't they know my life hasn't always been like this?' she said at the TIME100 Summit in NYC in April, reminding New York Times food writer Julia Moskin in an interview that she was not always married to a prince. 6 Netflix greenlit the series for Season 2 and already filmed the episodes. JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX The As Ever founder and her husband have also executive-produced Netflix's docuseries 'Live to Lead,' which focused on trailblazers around the world. The project was closely followed by 'Heart of Invictus,' a documentary following athletes preparing for the Harry-founded Invictus Games, which aired in August 2023.
Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Peaky Blinders fans are just discovering star in 'masterpiece' period drama
Peaky Blinders star Sam Claflin is taking on the lead role in a period drama, which will be available to stream this summer and fans have already hailed it a 'masterpiece' Bridgerton enthusiasts are set for a delightful surprise as a timeless period drama is heading to streaming platforms shortly, featuring none other than Peaky Blinders' heartthrob Sam Claflin. This thrilling adventure tale chronicles a wrongfully convicted mariner who breaks free following years of imprisonment and adopts a fresh persona as a wealthy Count. The young seaman, Edmond Dantes, pursues vengeance against those behind his unjust detention after being charged with betraying his country. The programme in question is The Count of Monte Cristo, and it's arriving on U&Drama this summer. Edmond Dantes is portrayed by Claflin, with the synopsis explaining: "Falsely accused of treason, Edmond Dantes, a young sailor, is imprisoned without trial in the Château d'If, a grim island fortress off Marseille." "After many years of captivity, he finally escapes and assumes the identity of the wealthy and enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo. "With his newfound resources, he embarks on a journey of revenge on those who have wrongly accused him." The ensemble also features House of Gucci star Jeremy Irons, The Gilded Age star Blake Ritson and The Royals actress Poppy Corby-Tuech. The programme initially broadcast in Switzerland in 2024 and premiered in Italy earlier this year, receiving glowing critiques. Responding to the show's official poster, one admirer commented: "This series is a masterpiece indeed!" @RayanMAljohani1 posted on X, formerly Twitter: "Finally, a worthy adaptation of the novel masterpiece -The Count of Monte Cristo. This mini-series truly satisfies." Kurtis the Quant enthused: "Just finished the 2024 8-episode Count of Monte Cristo series. The best adaptation of this book and one of the best pieces of cinema I have seen." The much-anticipated Count of Monte Cristo is set to premiere on U and U&DRAMA come August 2.
Wales Online
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Grantchester star set for lead role in crime drama dubbed new 'Peaky Blinders'
Grantchester star set for lead role in crime drama dubbed new 'Peaky Blinders' Tom Brittney, who has played Rev Will Davenport in ITV's Grantchester since 2019, will lead the cast in a major new crime drama Grantchester star has been cast as the lead in a new period crime drama Tom Brittney, best known for his role as Reverend Will Davenport in ITV's Grantchester, is set to appear in a thrilling new period crime drama from the creative mind behind Narcos, Chris Brancato. The 34 year old actor will be joining forces with the esteemed J. K. Simmons, whose illustrious career boasts Oscar recognition for roles in films such as Whiplash, La La Land, and Juno, reports Cambridgeshire Live. Brittney excitedly shared news of his upcoming project on Instagram, posting: "See you in Hell's Kitchen... Sláinte!". His Grantchester colleagues have been quick to celebrate the announcement, with Robson Green exclaiming: "Boom! ! !". Rishi Nair, another Grantchester star, also conveyed his congratulations on Instagram, commenting: "Amazing news! ! ! ! Congratulations my man! !" Tom Brittney has been cast in The Westies (Image: ITV ) Fern Britton issues emotional update as she returns to This Morning READ MORE: Set against the raw backdrop of 1980s New York City, the show draws parallels with Peaky Blinders as it delves into the true story of the ferocious Irish-American gang, The Westies. Article continues below A synopsis from Deadline reveals that the eight-part series unfolds during the early '80s, coinciding with the construction of the Jacob Javits Convention Center in the heart of The Westies' territory, Hell's Kitchen, promising a windfall for the Irish-American mobsters. The synopsis adds: "Despite being outnumbered 50-to-1 by the Five Families of the Italian mafia, The Westies' legendary brutality and cunning have given them the leverage necessary to share the spoils through a fragile détente. "However, internal conflict between the brash younger generation and the old-school leadership threatens to set a match to this powder keg, which will sweep the Westies into the FBI's ever-deepening investigation into the Italian mafia." Tom is slated to embody the character of James 'Jimmy' Roarke, the fiercely loyal leader of the Westies' youthful wing. He finds guidance in the character played by J. K. Simmons, Eamon Sweeney, who grapples with split allegiances as The Westies form an alliance with the Gambino Crime Family. Tom's Grantchester co-stars Robson Green and Rishi Nair congraulated him on social media (Image: Kudos/ITV ) Furthermore, Titus Welliver (notable for his performances in Sons of Anarchy, Bosch) is cast as the troubled NYPD officer, Glenn Keenan, torn between his roots with the Westies and his commitment to law enforcement, along with love for his wayward son. Article continues below Jessica Frances Dukes (acclaimed for her roles in Ozark, Gray Matter) is set to play Birdie Polk, a Special Agent at the helm of the FBI's Gambino Task Force, unwavering in her pursuit to bring down Irish and Italian organised crime networks. Production of The Westies is scheduled to get underway in Toronto in July, with the series poised for an exclusive first showing on MGM+ in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. An official release date has yet to be announced. Amazon MGM Studios Distribution will oversee the worldwide distribution of The Westies in all remaining international territories.
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I watched 28 Days Later at the cinema - and there was one major flaw'
Ahead of the upcoming release of 28 Years Later, I took a trip to my local Odeon to watch the original movie, 28 Days Later. But there was one major flaw that I couldn't take my eyes off With 28 Years Later set to land in cinemas on June 20, I decided to catch up on what had happened in the previous films, so I'd be perfectly up to date and ready for the action. 28 Years Later will see Marvel's Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Killing Eve alum Jodie Comer star as survivors living in the UK almost three decades after the rage virus took over, resulting in terrifying attacks from the infected - aka zombies. This apocalyptic thriller will show Comer and Taylor Johnson find ways to survive in their respective groups as they discover a mutation that has spread to not only the infected, but other survivors as well. But before 28 Years Later, there were two films that showed the effects of the rage virus on the UK. In 2002, the first film in the series, 28 Days Later was released and starred Peaky Blinders' Cillian Murphy and Bond girl Naomie Harris. It showed the first month of survival following the accidental release of the highly contagious, aggression-inducing virus. The film was a huge success and has a rating of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and was named the second-best zombie movie of all time by Stylus Magazine in 2007. It's followed by the first sequel, 28 Weeks Later, starring Jeremy Renner and Rose Byrne as Brits begin to return to the country believing that the virus has died out. Spoiler alert: It hadn't. As a huge zombie genre fan, when I first saw the trailer for 28 Years Later I was immediately hooked. I'd heard of the prequels, but hadn't been able to watch them as they weren't available on streaming sites. Luckily, my local Odeon cinema began showing reruns to help get fans up to speed, so I went along to watch 2002's 28 Days Later. Popcorn at the ready, seat reclined and trailers watched, the film began to play. But seconds later I had to ask my partner if this was a joke. The first scenes are set in a dimly lit room as a group of animal rights activists infiltrate a laboratory in Cambridge which houses abnormally aggressive chimpanzees. I could barely see a thing - and not because the scene was dark, but because of how pixelated the movie looked. I realised that since the film was released in 2002, cinema hadn't made the advancements it has today. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! Watching 28 Days Later on the big screen was a huge culture shock for someone so used to watching things in IMAX or super HD, crisp scenes allowing me to see every hair on an actors head. I was immediately confronted with how much cinema has changed in 25 years. Once I got past the poor quality, I had to give Danny Boyle - the director of the film - his dues. With excellent storytelling and the terrifying realisation that even in an apocalypse, women's safety is still at risk because of men. With Boyle set to take on the upcoming sequel, I've already booked my ticket.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Peaky Blinders' Charlie Murphy reveals she's given birth to her first baby with Father's Day post to director boyfriend
The star has been open about her tough fertility journey STAR BABY Peaky Blinders' Charlie Murphy reveals she's given birth to her first baby with Father's Day post to director boyfriend Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PEAKY Blinders star Charlie Murphy has revealed she's given birth as she shared a sweet photo of her baby in a Father's Day post. Last month, Charlie, 37, announced she and director fiancé Sam Yates were expecting a baby after reaching the end of two years of fertility treatment. 4 Peaky Blinders' Charlie Murphy reveals she's given birth to her first baby Credit: Instagram 4 Charlie and fiance Sam Yates announced they were expecting a baby last month Credit: Getty On Sunday, the actress surprised fans after she shared a photo of her newborn in a blue baby grow. The TV star covered her child's face with a baby emoji. The little one was placed on a fluffy yellow rug, with a stuff duck toy nearby and their pet dog keeping watch. She captioned it: "Happy 1st Father's Day Sam Yates." In May, Charlie confirming her happy pregnancy news. She admitted she tried to hold back on the celebrations following hers and Sam's tough journey. "I was happy obviously, but I did have to remind myself not to celebrate too much," she said. "Maybe it was PTSD of doing a few rounds of IVF. "That was gruelling. It was so intense that I was welcoming all the symptoms that come with a pregnancy, I was just so happy to be out of the rounds." Charlie, who has also starred in Happy Valley and Netflix's Obsession, revealed her pregnancy to The Irish Times. Sophie Rundle Welcomes Second Son: A Peek into Her Joy In a candid chat about her experience of conceiving, the star admitted she and director Sam had also endured a heartbreaking miscarriage. She described it as a tragic but "common" occurrence during fertility treatment and said she is "glad" the subject is being talked about more these days. Recalling her own experience of IVF, Charlie told the publication: "It felt like I was at the casino and throwing the dice to invest in another round, emotionally, financially and time-wise. "And when the last couple of rounds didn't result in anything, I felt cheated. It felt tough, arduous and monotonous." Charlie, who played Jessie Eden in Peaky Blinders, has been in a relationship with Sam since 2019. The couple live together in a house they bought in Stoke Newington, London, although Charlie previously spent time living on a canal boat. Meanwhile, last month The Sun exclusively revealed that Peaky Blinders is set to return to BBC One. The crime drama, set in the 1920s and 30s, is being planned to air in 2026 - and following the release of a Peaky Blinders feature film later this year. The BBC are hoping to capitalise on a new wave of interest that the movie will bring to the show. The upcoming film, titled The Immortal Man, is set during the Second World War. The new series is likely to move the Birmingham gangsters into the Fifties — an era known for violent mobs of Teddy Boys and the rise of notorious East London villains the Kray twins. A TV insider told us: 'The sixth series of Peaky Blinders was supposed to be the last and the movie was meant to be the final farewell for the story. 'But show boss Steven Knight couldn't resist coming back to the story — his most famous creation — and he's been dropping hints he wanted to return to do more. 'But the fact that it's been officially green-lit by the Beeb and wheels are in motion on pre- production will be a huge thrill to fans of the show, which was a huge hit for the BBC.' Cast and crew are due to start filming the new series of Peaky Blinders in September. 4 The couple have been open about their tough fertility jourey Credit: Getty
