Meghan Markle’s much-hyped television project has crashed and burned spectacularly, with both fans and critics delivering a wave of brutal reviews that have dragged the show down to a jaw-dropping one-star average rating.
Despite weeks of glossy promotion and high-profile media coverage, the
High Hopes, Harsh Reality
Expectations were sky-high leading up to the program’s release. Marketed as a fresh, empowering take on storytelling, Meghan’s new show was touted as proof that she could carve out a successful career independent of the royal family.
But once the cameras started rolling, audiences were quick to voice their dismay. Social media platforms lit up with scathing posts, with many viewers accusing Meghan of leaning too heavily on her royal title rather than offering genuine charisma or originality.
One viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “If Meghan Markle wasn’t a duchess, this show would never have been greenlit. It’s all style, no substance.” Another comment that went viral read: “I made it through ten minutes before switching off. Painfully boring.”
Critics Show No Mercy
Professional critics have been equally unforgiving. Reviews in major outlets slammed the show’s pacing, production quality, and lack of compelling storytelling. One critic described the program as “a glossy vanity project devoid of real substance,” while another compared it unfavorably to “a student film with a Hollywood budget.”
Perhaps most damaging is the overwhelming consensus that Meghan failed to connect with audiences on-screen. While her royal connection guaranteed attention, many reviewers argue that her presence lacked the warmth, magnetism, and star quality needed to carry a show of this scale.
Social Media Meltdown
The backlash has only intensified online. Hashtags mocking the show trended within hours of its release, with users sharing memes poking fun at the production and Meghan’s performance. Some posts even compared the project to infamous celebrity flops of the past, placing it in the category of short-lived, forgettable experiments.
One industry observer commented: “The internet doesn’t forgive or forget. Once a show is branded a disaster online, it’s almost impossible to recover its reputation.”
A Blow to Meghan’s Hollywood Ambitions
For Meghan, the fallout represents a significant setback in her efforts to reinvent herself as a credible player in the entertainment industry. Since stepping away from royal duties in 2020, she and Prince Harry have signed multi-million-dollar deals with Netflix and Spotify, aiming to build a global media empire.
Yet the lukewarm reception of past projects—and now the outright rejection of this latest endeavor—raises serious questions about whether audiences are willing to embrace Meghan as a media figure on her own terms.
A Hollywood insider told Page Six: “This isn’t just a bad review cycle. This is an existential moment for Meghan’s brand. If she can’t deliver a successful show with all the resources and attention at her disposal, people will start to doubt her long-term potential in this industry.”
Can She Recover?
As the show’s ratings continue to plummet, speculation is mounting about Meghan’s next move. Some believe she could attempt to pivot to safer, less high-profile projects, while others suggest she may double down and try to prove the critics wrong with a stronger follow-up.
For now, though, the Duchess finds herself in an uncomfortable spotlight: a global celebrity whose star power hasn’t yet translated into critical or commercial success.
