On August 26, 2025, Netflix premiered Season 2 of With Love, Meghan, the lifestyle series featuring Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Filmed in a charming farmhouse near her Montecito, California, home, the new season unfolds across eight episodes that invite viewers into Meghan’s world of cooking, crafting, and conversation. This time, there is a greater emphasis on personal stories, memorable guests, and a more reflective and unguarded version of Meghan.
A Slow Bloom: Meghan as Student, Not Star
Season 2 marks a notable shift in tone. While the first season felt polished and carefully staged, this new chapter leans into vulnerability. Meghan embraces her role as a learner rather than the perfect hostess. Small moments, such as her joy in mastering homemade apple butter or joking over a cocktail mishap, remain in the final cut. There are even flashes of humour at her own expense, including one guest’s quip about not watching basic cable when she mentions her former show Suits. The effect is one of quiet, curated charm that feels more human and approachable than royal.
Cooking, Crafts, and Confessions
The heart of the series remains rooted in homely comfort and achievable creativity. Viewers see Meghan bake thumbprint cookies, decorate French toast with flower sprinkles, pour soap into moulds, and even attempt homemade Cheez-Its alongside Chrissy Teigen. These are not high-end culinary showcases. They are designed to be warm, achievable, and infused with personality. What makes the show compelling is the storytelling that accompanies these activities. Meghan reminisces about the roast chicken dinner when Prince Harry proposed, jokes about making novelty hats for Harry’s 40th birthday, and teases viewers with playful comments about a fictional third child. She also opens up about her love for Bath and Body Works and her old habit of grabbing fast food after auditions in her acting days.
Star-Studded Friends and Familiar Faces
With Love, Meghan continues to spotlight a rotating list of well-known guests. Season 2 welcomes Chrissy Teigen, Tan France, José Andrés, Samin Nosrat, Christina Tosi, David Chang, Jay Shetty, and Clare Smyth, the acclaimed chef behind the Sussexes’ wedding menu. Teigen’s appearance is particularly nostalgic, as the two recall their early days working together as Deal or No Deal briefcase models. Moments with culinary greats such as José Andrés add depth and laughter, while softer interludes highlight Meghan’s reflections on family. A sweet highlight is her revelation that her children pronounce “zebra” in a British accent, a gentle nod to Prince Harry’s influence at home.
Harry: Off-Screen, Yet Present
Unlike the first season, Prince Harry does not appear on camera. His presence, however, is felt throughout. Meghan shares affectionate anecdotes about him, from his dislike of lobster, which surprises José Andrés, to their romantic milestones and private jokes. Off-screen, he becomes a character in the stories, while allowing Meghan to step forward as the sole host. In interviews, Meghan has said Harry wanted this season to be “her moment to shine.”
Critics Versus Fans
The critical reception to With Love, Meghan remains mixed. Some reviewers have dismissed the show as overly staged or superficial, while others lament the departure from Meghan’s earlier focus on activism. There are voices that describe it as a failed attempt at relatability or even “painful to watch.” Yet fans and casual viewers have largely embraced the warmth and sincerity of Season 2. Many describe it as elevated and more personal compared with the debut season. Meghan herself has taken criticisms lightly. Responding to ridicule of her single-skillet spaghetti recipe, she playfully remarked that even her harshest critics probably enjoy such simple meals themselves.
The Archewell and Netflix Partnership
Season 2 coincided with news that Archewell Productions had renewed its first-look deal with Netflix, dispelling rumours of a split. The extension signals a strong future for the Sussexes’ content partnership. A holiday special, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, is already in production and scheduled for release in December 2025. This continuation reflects the couple’s broader strategy to build content under their Archewell and As Ever banners, spanning lifestyle programming, scripted projects, and documentaries.
Home as a Set, Heart as a Stage
A subtle yet thoughtful choice in production was filming Season 2 not at Meghan’s actual Montecito residence, but at a nearby rented farmhouse styled to mirror its aesthetic. This allowed the show to project warmth and intimacy while protecting family privacy. The visual design emphasizes light-filled kitchens, rustic touches, and cozy outdoor gatherings. It is a setting that feels intimate but safe, personal yet professional, and it underscores the careful balance the Sussexes strike between public life and private family space.
With Love, Meghan Season 2 is less concerned with spectacle and more invested in small, lived moments. It shows Meghan as a learner, a mother, a friend, a cook, and a storyteller. Critics may debate its relevance or impact, but the season succeeds in presenting a softer, warmer version of its host. By trading grandeur for simplicity, Meghan reveals a side of herself defined not by crowns or controversy but by cookies, crafts, and conversation.
