Meghan Markle’s Netflix Show Ratings Decline Despite Renewal

Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, 'With Love, Meghan,' has been met with disappointing ratings, attracting only 526,000 households in its first five days, significantly lower than the 2.1 million households for her previous series with Prince Harry. Despite being renewed for a second season shortly after its release, the show has drawn harsh criticism, with a mere 36% rating from critics and 20% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers have described the show as 'boring' and 'not authentic,' and it has performed better in Baltic states like Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia than in major markets such as the US, UK, and Canada. Netflix insiders have expressed that the show is 'not a runaway success,' further emphasizing that audience engagement was notably higher when Markle appeared alongside her husband. As the show quickly fell out of the Netflix Top 10 after a brief stint, concerns over its critical and commercial performance have emerged, leading to speculation about the streaming giant's investment in Markle's projects. Markle has acknowledged her challenges in the industry, claiming she is 'learning every day,' despite the widespread negative reception.