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In the series, Markle seeks to offer viewers a glimpse into her personal life, sharing lifestyle tips and tricks while emphasizing the importance of having fun and finding beauty in the unexpected. As stated by Tudum, Netflix's official blog, «Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, prioritizing fun over perfection, and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected. She and her guests get to work in the kitchen, the garden and beyond, and invite you to do the same.»
Critics Weigh In: A Mixed Bag of Reviews
However, the program has not resonated with all viewers. Many critics find the show to be overly produced, superficial, and filled with inane displays of happiness. Some have even compared Markle's efforts to her previous blog, The Tig, which she closed in 2017. According to Rebecca English, a journalist from Daily Mail, «I lost the will to live after the episode on how to make ice cubes.» Such remarks reflect a broader sentiment that the show fails to offer substance or genuine insight.
British Media's Scrutiny
Other critics have focused on Markle's interactions with her guests. The Telegraph noted that when her makeup artist, Daniel Martin, arrives, he is immediately put to work without even being offered a hug or a seat, suggesting a lack of genuine hospitality.
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Diverging Opinions: Are There Any Positives?
Despite the overwhelmingly negative reviews, some voices have defended Markle's new endeavor. Harper’s Bazaar argues that the show proves that Meghan is «right where she belongs.» Bianca Betancourt, a culture journalist for the publication, praised the accessibility of the recipes featured in the show, noting that they connect to Markle's life and emphasize simple pleasures over extravagance.
New York Magazine offers a more nuanced perspective, acknowledging that Markle is a «perfectly normal human woman» who stumbled into a romance with a prince and found herself at the center of a media storm. The publication also describes the show as an «odd, completely deranged trip to the center of nothing.»
Markle's Response: Continuing with the Promotion
For the moment, Meghan Markle seems to be ignoring the criticism and is pushing ahead with the planned promotion of the series. On Instagram, she encouraged her 2.2 million followers to watch the show, noting that it had already reached the top 10 within 24 hours of its release. Jiménez (2025) refers that Meghan Markle, so far, prefers to ignore the criticism and continues with the planned promotion.
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