Sunlight pours through the windows, highlighting a picture-perfect scene. Blue skies, blooming flowers, and beautifully crafted cakes create a dreamy setting. Another celebrity joins Meghan in the kitchen, adding to the glamour.

This is not an ordinary home. It is the carefully designed world of Netflix’s new series, With Love, Meghan. The show offers pure escapism, much like a sparkling drink on a cloudy day.

Cooking, Gardening, and Friendship

Meghan appears in a stunning kitchen—though not her own in Montecito. She gathers fresh fruit and herbs from a lush garden, chatting with friends while preparing dishes like focaccia, doughnuts, and Korean fried chicken. The show steers clear of personal details about her royal past. Her children, Archie and Lilibet, remain off-camera, and Prince Harry makes only a brief appearance. "I love feeding people, it's probably my love language," Meghan says as she showcases her cooking skills. She prepares a variety of meals, including pasta, crudités, frittata, and baked fish. She also shares tips on making guests feel special, from arranging flowers to creating DIY bath salts.

Famous Friends and Lighthearted Moments

Familiar faces stop by throughout the episodes. Actress Mindy Kaling jokes about the weight of Le Creuset cookware. Celebrity chef Roy Choi, designer Tracy Robbins, and cosmetics entrepreneur Victoria Jackson also make appearances. The show radiates optimism. It replaces stress with beautifully arranged fruit platters and vibrant colors. Sweeping shots of California’s breathtaking coastline and mountains add to the dreamy atmosphere. Whether viewers love or dislike the series likely depends on their opinion of Meghan. The show contrasts sharply with her previous Netflix documentary with Prince Harry, which focused on their departure from royal life. Now, Meghan smiles in polished kitchens, surrounded by upbeat music and positivity. "Love is in the detail, gang," she says. "It's time to pop a bottle," she adds while pouring champagne.

Meghan in the Spotlight

Each 33-minute episode places Meghan at the center. She cooks, gardens, chats, and even keeps bees. The series opens with her harvesting honey in a beekeeper’s suit. "It's that reminder to do something that scares you a little bit," she reflects. "I think that's part of it, but I'm trying to stay in the calm of it because it's beautiful to be this connected." She also shares her fashion preferences, revealing her love for "high-low" style—mixing affordable pieces with designer brands. At one point, Meghan corrects Mindy Kaling on her last name. "I didn't know how meaningful it would be to me, but it just means so much to go 'this is our family name, our little family name,'" she says, confirming she now goes by Sussex instead of Markle.

A Subtle Business Promotion

A major highlight of the series is Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, which debuts with homemade jam. The raspberry preserve gets frequent mentions. Guests rave about its taste, with one exclaiming, "Oh my God." While picking blackberries, Meghan shares how fruit harvesting inspired her jam-making. "This is sort of what inspired my jam and preserve making," she explains. "Picking fruit is a daily task." Mindy Kaling humorously recalls receiving a numbered jar of jam from Meghan. "When I received that in the mail, a box of your preserves, it was probably one of the most glamorous moments of my life," Kaling says. However, she wondered, "Who are these other 50? Does having a lower number make me more special?" Meghan later reveals she saved the number one jar for her mother, Doria Ragland, because "it felt like the right thing to do."

Glimpses of the Past

Although the show focuses on Meghan’s present, brief moments hint at her past. She recalls growing up as a "latchkey kid," relying on fast food and TV dinners. While wrapping a gift, she casually mentions, "I used to teach a gift-wrapping class when I was an auditioning actress." These moments spark curiosity, but the show quickly moves on. Meghan’s resilience remains evident. In the final episode, Prince Harry appears briefly to congratulate Meghan on launching As Ever. She raises a toast to "this new chapter" and the return of her creativity.

Looking Ahead

Does this lifestyle series signal a final break from royal life? The polished, commercial tone feels worlds apart from the traditions of the palace. The show suggests Meghan is embracing a fresh start, focused on the future. Meghan commands attention, ensuring the series will attract viewers. Fans and critics alike will tune in, though opinions will remain divided. After all, how strongly can one feel about a cake with raspberries? As always, perspectives will differ—As Ever.