Meghan Markle’s Netflix Era: Real, Relatable, or Just Really Well-Produced?
Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, is a masterclass in personal branding—polished, sentimental, and packed with moments meant to feel effortlessly real. But social media isn’t quite sure what to make of it. From the Sussex surname choice to a kitchen scene that had food safety experts cringing, the internet is watching closely. Is this Meghan at her most authentic, or is it another carefully curated chapter in the Markle playbook?
Meet Meghan Sussex?
Royal titles usually stay in the realm of tradition, not last names, but in With Love, Meghan, she casually introduces herself as “Meghan Sussex.” Intentional? Accidental? A hint at a future lifestyle brand? The choice feels both unexpected and completely on-brand—embracing the royal association while still carving out an independent identity. Whether this is just a name or a next-step power move, it’s got people talking.
A Cozy Kitchen Moment (With a Side of Chaos)
Nothing says “relatable” like a low-key cooking scene, and Meghan serves it up in a kitchen straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie. But viewers quickly spotted a small detail that stole the show: raw chicken stored a little too close to fresh veggies. Cue the internet meltdown. It’s the kind of innocent oversight that happens in real life but, in a show so meticulously produced, it feels like a rare unscripted slip-up.
The “Uncle Daniel” Effect
At one point, Meghan refers to her longtime makeup artist, Daniel Martin, as “Uncle Daniel,” a detail meant to showcase their close bond. Sweet? Definitely. Unexpected? Absolutely. The internet wasn’t quite sure what to make of it, with some embracing the found-family moment while others questioned if it felt a little too curated.
The Rainbow Fruit Theory
Then there’s the rainbow fruit moment—a scene where Meghan casually assembles an almost-too-perfect platter of vibrantly arranged fruit while discussing mindfulness and gratitude. The aesthetic? Immaculate. The lighting? Flawless. But for some, it felt more like an Instagram wellness campaign than an actual day-in-the-life moment. It’s the kind of effortless aesthetic that makes you wonder: does anyone’s snack plate actually look like this when the cameras aren’t rolling?
So, Does It Work?
At its core, With Love, Meghan is an attempt to tell a new kind of royal-adjacent story—one that’s softer, more personal, and deeply tied to Meghan’s own narrative. But the challenge of being both aspirational and relatable is a tricky one. The real question isn’t whether Meghan is genuine, but whether today’s audiences want this level of polished authenticity.
