Meghan Markle created quite a stir with the release of the trailer for her new Netflix series, *With Love, Meghan*, set to premiere later this month. However, it seems to have left viewers and experts confused.
The trailer for Meghan’s show has been labeled as “laughable” by some, with many expressing bewilderment over its content. Following her dramatic return to Instagram on New Year’s Day, Meghan released a teaser for her upcoming eight-part series, *With Love, Meghan*, a day later. The show, debuting on January 15, features Meghan hosting friends and celebrities at a California estate, where she shares tips on cooking, gardening, and hosting.
The trailer shows Meghan preparing food with guests like actresses Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer from *Suits*, arranging flowers, and even engaging in beekeeping—a hobby famously enjoyed by her estranged sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales.
Royal historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop warned that the overly perfect portrayal in the trailer could be problematic for Meghan. Speaking to *The Mirror*, Dr. Dunlop commented, “It’s easy to mock Meghan’s seemingly perfect world in her new Netflix trailer: semi-famous friends, fresh food, and Insta-ready visuals.”
She added, “But, Meghan reassures us that elevating ordinary things is just what she does. And no, she’s not referring to Prince Harry, who also appears in the trailer alongside her millennial friends. Chef Roy Choi says they’re ‘family now,’ which could be ominous given the Sussexes’ past with close relations.”
Dr. Dunlop continued, “It’s so easy to scoff at a reality series where one of the wealthiest women in the world teaches us ‘little tips and tricks.’ Showing how ‘we can incorporate these practices’ into our daily lives as she strolls through her sunlit garden, with a retro basket, before tending to designer bee hives dripping with honey, is laughably out-of-reach for most people.”
Viewers have also expressed confusion, especially as the trailer does not mention Meghan’s much-publicized lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Announced with much fanfare last March, the brand was expected to offer jams, spreads, and homeware, showcased by her celebrity friends on social media. However, the products are not yet available for purchase, and the brand’s Instagram account has been silent, leading to questions about its future.
