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Yahoo
a day ago
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Meghan Markle's Cooking Show Ranks #383, Topped By ‘Suits' Reruns In Netflix's 2025 Ratings
While she remains a tabloid fixture, generating millions of clicks for celebrity publications, Meghan Markle has not been able to convert that interest into views for her Netflix cooking and lifestyle series With Love, Meghan. In the What We Watched semi-annual Netflix report about the performance of all of its titles from January-June 2025, With Love, Meghan ranked #383 with 5.3 million views since its March 4 debut. That is very low for a Netflix original — and pretty unprecedented for a show that has been renewed. The program was surrounded in that part of the rankings largely by previous seasons of Netflix series as well as acquired titles. More from Deadline Streamer Subscription Prices And Tiers - Everything To Know As Costs Rise And Ads Abound (Hello, Peacock) - Update 'Happy Gilmore 2' Had "Massive Part" For Carl Weathers Before His Death, Adam Sandler Recalls "Painful Change" Ted Sarandos Has 37 Reasons Why Netflix's Programming Mojo Will Continue Through 2026 While viewers showed little interest in Markle's new series, they continued to show up for her old one, Suits, which has been on Netflix for two years and on USA Network and other streaming platforms before that. The legal drama's first four seasons, featuring Markle, all ranked higher than With Love, Meghan: at #151 (S1, 9.3M), #242 (S2, 7.2M), #311 (S3, 6.2M) and #378, (S4, 5.3M). Love, Meghan's situation is atypical, with Seasons 1 and 2 filmed back-to-back, so the second one had been completed before the series premiered March 4 (its debut was delayed by the LA fires). It only spent one week in Netflix's Global Top 10 (English), at #10 with 2.6M viewers for its first weekend. Season 2 is supposed to premiere in the fall but no date has been announced. Of the other unscripted shows under Prince Harry and Markle's Netflix overall deal, the 2022 docuseries Harry & Meghan drew 1.3M more views during the first half of 2025 to rank #1764. Subscribers largely shrugged off Harry's Polo, which logged paltry 500,000 views to rank #3436. It was released Dec. 10. Best of Deadline Streamer Subscription Prices And Tiers – Everything To Know As Costs Rise And Ads Abound (Hello, Peacock) - Update 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series
Daily Record
2 days ago
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- Daily Record
Meghan Markle suffers major setback as Netflix show fails to make top 300 list
Meghan Markle's Netflix show has failed to make an impact after just 5.3 million watched the series in the first three months after it was released in March Meghan Markle's venture into streaming with her Netflix programme With Love, Meghan has struggled to leave a lasting impression. The Duchess of Sussex's aspirations of building a media empire have hit a stumbling block as the show failed to crack the top 300 programmes during the first six months of the year. The lifestyle programme launched in March but has only accumulated 5.3 million views, securing a rather unremarkable 383rd position on Netflix's viewing rankings. This performance mirrors that of the BBC's Peaky Blinders second series from 2014, as well as the fourth series of Suits - the legal drama in which Meghan herself appeared back in 2011. With Love, Meghan features the Duchess demonstrating her cooking and gardening skills, sharing advice and welcoming celebrities such as Mindy Kaling, with Netflix branding the programme as "inspiring" and a innovative approach to lifestyle television, reports the Mirror. Although it enjoyed a promising launch, rocketing into Netflix's worldwide top 10 on its debut day, later statistics reveal a rapid decline in viewership, worsened by a barrage of harsh critiques. The Telegraph condemned the programme as an "exercise in narcissism", whilst The Guardian branded it "toe-curlingly unlovable TV", with Rotten Tomatoes awarding it just 36% and IMDb delivering a dismal 3.2 score. Regardless of the scathing reviews, Netflix has verified that filming for a second series is already in progress. The eagerly awaited follow-up has wrapped production and is scheduled to debut this autumn. Harry and Meghan clinched a lucrative five-year deal with Netflix in 2020, believed to be worth an impressive $100m (£74.4m). The contract, secured through their production company Archewell, led to the creation of Harry and Meghan – a six-part docuseries that delves into the couple's contentious split from the Royal Family. Despite its initial success as Netflix's most-watched documentary premiere, the series quickly came under fire and experienced a sharp drop in viewership. Last year's data showed that Meghan's previous television series Suits eclipsed the documentary, boasting nine times more viewing hours. Meghan's venture into a Netflix-supported lifestyle brand has also faced criticism upon the revelation that her "craft" jam is made an astonishing 2,000 miles away from her home in Montecito. Originally named American Riviera Orchard, the brand underwent a name change to As Ever due to trademark issues. Beyond Netflix, Harry and Meghan entered into a $20m podcast agreement with Spotify in 2020. However, this partnership fizzled out after Meghan produced merely 12 episodes of her interview series Archetypes over two years. Bill Simmons, a top podcasting executive at Spotify, labelled the duo "grifters" following the conclusion of their collaboration.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Meghan Markle hit with blow as Netflix series fails to land in top 300
Newly-released figures from Netflix show the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle programme has been watched 5.3 million times - despite the high-profile host. Meghan Markle's latest venture into the world of streaming with her Netflix show With Love, Meghan has failed to make a significant impact. The Duchess of Sussex's dreams of creating a media empire hasn't gone to plan as she struggled to get into the top 300 shows for the first half of the year. The lifestyle series premiered in March but has only been viewed 5.3 million times, placing it at a modest 383rd on Netflix's viewership charts. This puts the show on par with the second series of the BBC's Peaky Blinders, which debuted in 2014, and the fourth series of Suits, the legal drama that featured Meghan herself back in 2011. With Love, Meghan sees the Duchess showcasing her culinary and horticultural prowess, offering tips and hosting guests like Mindy Kaling, with Netflix describing the show as "inspiring" and a fresh take on lifestyle programming. Despite a strong start, soaring into Netflix's global top 10 in its first day, subsequent figures indicate a swift drop-off in interest, compounded by a slew of critical reviews. The Telegraph slammed the show as an "exercise in narcissism", and The Guardian labelled it "toe-curlingly unlovable TV", with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 36% rating and IMDb scoring it a lowly 3.2. Despite the poor review, Netflix has confirmed that production for a second series is underway. The much-anticipated project has been completed and is expected to air in the autumn. Harry and Meghan secured a lucrative five-year contract with Netflix in 2020, reportedly worth a cool $100m (£74.4m). This deal, inked through their production outfit Archewell, spawned Harry & Meghan – a six-part docuseries chronicling the couple's controversial departure from the Royal Family. Despite its record-breaking debut as Netflix's most-watched documentary premiere, the series faced harsh criticism and saw a swift decline in viewership. Last year's figures revealed that Meghan's former TV show Suits outperformed the documentary by ninefold in terms of viewing hours. Meghan's Netflix-backed lifestyle brand has also attracted scrutiny after it was discovered her "craft" jam is produced a staggering 2,000 miles from her Montecito residence. Initially named American Riviera Orchard, the brand has been rebranded to As Ever due to trademark complications. Outside of Netflix, Harry and Meghan signed a $20m podcast deal with Spotify in 2020, but this collapsed after Meghan produced just 12 episodes of her interview show Archetypes in two years. Bill Simmons, a senior podcasting executive at Spotify, called the pair 'grifters' after the partnership ended.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Meghan Markle faces Netflix blow as true viewing figures for lifestyle show revealed
Meghan Markle's cookery and lifestyle show With Love, Meghan, was released with much fanfare earlier this year - and figures have revealed how successful the show really was on the streaming platform The viewing figures for Meghan Markle's Netflix show have finally been revealed in a new report by the streaming platform. With Love, Meghan was finally released in March - following a two month delay due to the California wildfires - to much fanfare. It saw the Duchess of Sussex share cookery and hosting tips as she invited a string of pals to join her as she demonstrated her secret hacks around the kitchen. However, new data from Netflix has revealed that the show failed to break into the top 300 most-watched shows on the streaming platform in the first six months of 2025. Figures show that it was watched 5.3million times and in the ranking of the most watched shows, it came 383rd. The same number of people also watched the fourth series of the legal drama Suits on Netflix, which stars Meghan, in the same period. At the top of the ranking was the hit drama Adolescence, which had 145million views, followed by the second series of Squid Game on 117million views. It comes as the Sussexes previously signed a multimillion-pound deal with Netflix in 2020. Their first show, the controversial docuseries Harry & Meghan, which features accusations against the Royal Family, was highly successful. But the pair have failed to replicate that success with other shows such as the sports show Polo or documentary Heart of Invictus. In the eight-part show With Love, Meghan, the former Suits actress, gives hosting tips and cooks with celebrity friends, including The Office star Mindy Kaling - however, it was panned by the critics. Harry makes just one appearance at the end of the first season's final episode when he joins Meghan, her mother Doria Ragland and friends for an outdoor celebratory brunch. Meghan said it 'feels like a new chapter that I'm so excited that I get to share and I've been able to learn from all of you', in what is likely to be seen as a nod to the restrictions she felt within the royal family. She told People magazine that her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, visited her on set, which she called 'really special because up until then, they hadn't seen me at work', and spoke about she and Harry having a daily 'nightcap recap', where they discussed their day. 'My husband met me when I had (the former lifestyle website) The Tig, and I see this spark in his eye when he sees me doing the thing that I was doing when he first met me,' she said. "It's almost like a honeymoon period again.'
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Wine experts reveal which celeb rosé — from Meghan Markle, Cameron Diaz, Jon Bon Jovi and Brad Pitt — is the best
Meghan Markle's acting career might have peaked with 'Suits,' but she's besting A-Listers with her new wine. In a blind taste test, Markle's As Ever rosé beat out pink vinos from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon and Jesse Bon Jovi. 'This wine is good enough to be poured at Buckingham Palace,' said Christian Bendek, a certified sommelier from downtown Brooklyn who was part of a panel of top New York City wine experts The Post assembled for a tasting of celebrity wines. Markle's As Ever 2023 Napa Valley rosé swirled into the crowded celeb stunt wine space on July 1 — on what would have been Princess Diana's 64th birthday — selling out within an hour of its launch. The rosy sipper, which retails for $30 and is made from a blend of cabernet sauvignon, mourvedre, grenache and syrah grapes, is described on the As Ever website as having 'soft notes of stone fruit' with 'gentle minerality' and 'reminiscent of the finest Provencal styles.' 6 Meghan Markle's As Ever 2023 Napa Valley rosé hit the crowded celeb stunt wine market on July 1 — on what would have been Princess Diana's 64th birthday — selling out within an hour of its launch. JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX 6 Markle's pink wine, which retails for $30, is made from a blend of cabernet sauvignon, mourvedre, grenache and syrah grapes. It's described on the As Ever website as having 'soft notes of stone fruit' with 'gentle minerality' and 'reminiscent of the finest Provencal styles.' Panelist Nikki McCutcheon, a sommelier and the wine director at Tao Group's Cathedrale and Sake No Hanna, said the rich and complex wine is worth its $30 price tag. 'It has a touch of cherry red fruit on the finish,' she enthused. 'This you could drink on its own or paired with food. It could pair very well with French, Mediterranean food. This one gets a star.' Bendek described the wine as 'coconut-ty, very tropical' and said it was more 'interesting' than many celebrity entries. The panel's second favorite wine was Miraval Rosé Cotes de Provence ($24.99). The French vineyard was purchased by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2008 and has been a $500 million sticking point in their nasty divorce battle. 6 In a blind taste test, Markle's new As Ever rosé (far right) beat out four other celebrity pink vinos. Other contenders included Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Miraval (from left), Jon and Jesse Bon Jovi's Hampton water, Cameron Diaz's Invivo X, SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker and Cameron Diaz's Avaline. Emmy Park for NY Post But there's no drama in the easy drinking wine. 'It's really approachable. Nice minerality,' McCutcheon said of the widely available quaff, which is made with grenache, syrah and rolle grapes from the Provence region of France. Panelist Chris Miller, the managing partner at The Lamb's Club and co-founder of the Times Square wine window, also deemed it an 'approachable' summer sipper but said it 'needs more of a backbone.' (The same cannot be said for either Pitt or Jolie's divorce lawyer.) Our panel also liked the aptly named Hampton Water ($25.99) from Jon Bon Jovi and son Jesse Bon Jovi, rating the rock star rosé third. 6 The Post enlisted a panel of wine experts and sommeliers, including Chris Miller (from left), the managing partner at The Lamb's Club and co-founder of the Times Square wine window; Nikki McCutcheon, a sommelier and the wine director at Tao Group's Cathedrale and Sake No Hanna; and Christian Bendek, a certified sommelier from downtown Brooklyn. Emmy Park for NY Post Miller picked up on the wine's strawberry flavors, dubbing it 'crisp' and 'refreshing.' 'It's enjoyable,' McCutcheon said. Bendek immediately knew what he was drinking.'This is Hampton Water,' he declated after one sip. When it came to Sarah Jessica Parker's Invivo ($23.99), panelist couldn't help but wonder why the 'Sex and the City' star's wine wasn't better. 6 'This wine is good enough to be poured at Buckingham Palace,' said Bendek of Markle's pink wine. JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX Miller noted it was 'not as refreshing' as some of the competition and wasn't suited for drinking on its own. Bendek was diplomatic but hardly enthusiastic. 'I don't hate it. Would I buy it? I don't know … How much would I pay for it? I'd keep it in the $15 range,' he said. 'The acid levels are a little higher here.' But it was Cameron Diaz's Avaline rosé ($19.99) that really missed the mark. 6 'It has a touch of cherry red fruit on the finish,' McCutcheon said of Markle's wine. 'This you could drink on its own or paired with food. It could pair very well with French, Mediterranean food. This one gets a star.' Emmy Park for NY Post It's 'a little dull' and 'missing something on the nose,' said Bendek of the last place winner, which is made in France and marketed as being organic and free of added sugar and artificial colors. Miller called the 'There's Something About Mary' star's vino 'very one dimensional' and not something he'd recommend serving to aficionados. McCutcheon agreed. 'This is for the masses,' he sniffed.
