Let’s be real: Meghan Markle’s name alone is enough to start a firestorm on the internet. But beyond the noise, beyond the headlines, beyond the palace walls she boldly walked away from — there’s a woman trying to live her life on her own terms. And in her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, she’s inviting us into that life.
Now, before we get into it, I want to name the elephant in the room: yes, it’s lifestyle content. Yes, it’s beautifully lit and softly curated. And yes, the critics have had a lot to say — much of it predictable, if not tired. But here’s the real question: Is Meghan’s return to lifestyle media out of step with the world around us? Or is she quietly giving us something we desperately need?
After watching the entire first season, I’ll say this: it’s not about perfection, it’s about intention. And in this messy, uncertain world, watching Meghan embrace joy, softness, and creativity unapologetically feels more like resistance than retreat.
This isn’t The TIG 2.0 — It’s grown-woman energy
There’s a marked difference between who Meghan was when she ran her now-defunct blog The TIG and who she is in this show. This isn’t about aspirational lifestyle content for the sake of aesthetics. With Love, Meghan feels more like an evolved, grounded expression of who she’s become — someone who’s been through public trauma, survived global scrutiny, and is now fiercely protecting her peace.
Each episode centers around small, meaningful moments — arranging flowers, preparing meals, connecting with loved ones — but it’s not about showing off. It’s about presence. Meghan isn’t trying to sell a lifestyle; she’s sharing how she lives with care, creativity, and deep attention to the people in her life.
It’s not a flex — it’s a practice of softness
There’s a narrative out there that any time a Black woman dares to be joyful, well-resourced, and visible, she must be showing off. That narrative is tired. Meghan isn’t flexing; she’s practicing what so many of us are trying to prioritize in our own lives — slowness, softness, and intention.
Watching her create small moments of beauty, whether she’s cooking, hosting, or having heartfelt conversations with friends, reminded me of the richness in things we often overlook. And yes, the set is gorgeous. Yes, she looks flawless. But what resonated was the way she treated people — with warmth, humor, and genuine curiosity.
You can feel the grief — but it doesn’t define her
One of the most poignant undercurrents of the show is something she never directly spells out, but that lingers in the space between the words: the grief of having been so deeply rejected by an institution she once tried to embrace.
But rather than dwell on it, Meghan models something we rarely see from women — and especially not from Black women in the spotlight: she honors the past without becoming trapped in it. She builds a new rhythm, a new center, one that doesn’t need royal approval to be whole.
There’s a kind of quiet power in that. Not in denial, but in reclamation. She’s not waiting for validation. She’s creating joy anyway.
It’s a vibe shift — not an escape
Let’s talk about timing. Yes, the world is on fire — politically, economically, and emotionally for many of us. So it’s fair to ask: is now really the time for a cozy homemaking series from a duchess-turned-producer?
Honestly, I think it might be exactly the right time. We’re not watching this show to ignore the chaos — we’re watching it to remember that beauty still matters. That connection matters. That being kind to your neighbor, making your space feel safe, and learning a new skill are still sacred acts.
This isn’t about pretending the hard things don’t exist. It’s about reminding ourselves that we’re allowed to have both. Rage and roses. Resistance and rest. Power and peace.
She demystifies, she doesn’t perform
One of the most refreshing things about With Love, Meghan is how unperformative it feels. This isn’t a show built around celebrity cameos or carefully choreographed glamour. Most of her guests are friends — artists, community members, and experts she knows and respects. The energy is unfiltered, warm, and often funny.
Even in the most beautiful settings, there’s an approachable feel to it all. When she teaches you how to do something — salt-baking fish, arranging flowers, or learning a new kitchen trick — she makes it feel like something you could actually try, even on a modest budget.
There’s a lesson in that: care doesn’t have to be costly. Beauty doesn’t have to be bought. Intention is everything.
What we’re really seeing is a woman writing her own narrative
The most subversive thing about With Love, Meghan might not be the soft lighting or the gorgeous tablescapes. It’s that she is doing this her way. Without apology. Without permission.
For Black women, that’s revolutionary.
Because we know the weight of being policed for simply existing. Too much, not enough, too loud, too visible. Meghan isn’t chasing approval anymore. She’s creating a new lane — one rooted in joy, rooted in softness, rooted in her own agency.
And the more I watched, the more I understood: this isn’t a lifestyle show in the traditional sense. It’s a reclamation of voice. Of space. Of self.
Final Thoughts: Should You Watch?
Absolutely — if you’re ready to be reminded that everyday life can be beautiful, too.
With Love, Meghan doesn’t scream. It doesn’t try to convince. It simply invites you in.
And in a world where so many of us are tired, overwhelmed, and searching for something that feels like home — her invitation feels like a soft landing.
Watch it with a cup of tea. Watch it while folding laundry. Watch it when you need to remember that a beautiful life isn’t something we stumble into — it’s something we make.
With love.
