Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have always enjoyed a loyal fanbase shipping them since the couple started dating. People had high hopes when the Duchess announced her new lifestyle show and podcast series. The royal has a brief cameo in the first season of With Love, Meghan, but this time? Not a trace. Plus, they won’t collaborate for Markle’s podcast series. What’s going on?
Meghan Markle: Harry and Meghan Drift Professionally
The Duke of Sussex is taking a backseat in Meghan Markle’s professional life. And you’re out of luck if you expected some cute cameo of their kids, Archie and Lilibet. A source said, “He’s not in it. It’s her and more friends. More of the same.” Hence, the second season will be about Meghan being a sweet host and having fun conversations with her pals.
Interestingly, Markle is on fire and doesn’t want to limit her talent to just a single show. Recently, she announced her big comeback to the podcasting world with Confessions of a Female Founder. But let’s not forget that the first season of Meghan’s Netflix show faced its fair share of backlash.
Critics and celebrities bluntly mocked the content for being “phony” and “unrelatable.” Subsequently, Netflix is feeling the pressure, too! One source admitted that the show wasn’t as big a hit as everyone claimed. They pointed out how the second season was shot back-to-back with the first one. Talk about a cost-effective move!
So what does that mean? There was never a ‘new’ season, and the content was adjusted according to feedback from viewers and the media. In other words, the streaming giant is taking extra precautions before signing on for more content with the Suits alum. But the pressure doesn’t end there!
So, what does that mean? There was never a ‘new’ season, and the content was adjusted according to feedback from viewers and the media. In other words, the streaming giant is taking extra precautions before going forward with more content with the Suits ex-star. But the pressure doesn’t stop there!
Netflix Feels the Pressure
Furthermore, Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever which enjoys strong support from Netflix also faces scrutiny. Media bigshots like The Hollywood Reporter and Variety haven’t been very kind, making folks at Netflix feel jittery. One insider said, “Netflix bosses are all worried now because they have invested a lot in the product line.”
So, if Meghan’s brand doesn’t perform well, it will hamper her partnership with the streaming platform. We think Harry’s appearance might have boosted the viewership, but that’s not happening. Here’s hoping this professional separation doesn’t last long.
For now, it’s loud and clear that this chapter of Meghan’s career is all about her. Meanwhile, keep reading Soap Opera Daily to stay abreast with royal updates on Meghan Markle. Will With Love, Meghan’s second season, turn things around or face more trouble ahead? Tell us in the comments.
