Meghan Markle’s Netflix Show Fails to Recreate Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Magic
Meghan Markle is trying really hard to be the next Gwyneth Paltrow, but her Netflix show With Love, Meghan is proving that she just doesn’t have the same magic touch. The second season dropped recently, and if you were hoping for a lifestyle guru moment, you’re probably disappointed. The show follows Markle in Montecito, California, where she hosts celebrity friends and tries to cook, craft, and inspire. But instead of feeling authentic, it comes off as tone-deaf, self-indulgent, and—let’s be honest—boring.
Look, I know you *probably* didn’t expect a royal to be relatable, but you’d think someone who left the monarchy for a life of “authenticity” would at least try to seem human. Instead, Markle’s show feels like one long Instagram post: curated, filtered, and utterly disconnected from the average viewer. The kitchen set? Gorgeous, sure—but it’s not even hers. She rented a multi-million-dollar estate for the show. Subtle.
She surrounds herself with big names like David Chang, José Andrés, Samin Nosrat, and Chrissy Teigen, but instead of letting them shine, she insists on playing the expert. Frothing milk with one hand and smugly smiling with the other, Markle steamrolls through complicated recipes and DIY crafts that most people couldn’t replicate in a month of Sundays. Coconut macaroons? Perfect. Sourdough? Flawless. Flower resin jewelry? Of course it’s perfect—because she’s got a team of editors and assistants making sure everything looks effortless.
Here’s the thing: even if she *tried* to be messy or imperfect, no one would believe it. Her brand of “authenticity” has become so suspect that any attempt at vulnerability would feel like another PR stunt. She’s boxed herself into a corner where every move feels calculated and fake. And that’s a problem when you’re trying to sell a lifestyle brand called As Ever, which so far feels more like a side hustle than a lifestyle empire.
Compare this to Gwyneth Paltrow’s The Goop Lab, which leaned into the absurdity of wellness culture with a wink and a knowing smile. Paltrow’s charm lies in her ability to sell fantasy without pretending it’s real. Markle, on the other hand, tries to be earnest and polished all at once—and ends up being neither. The result? A show that feels like garden porn meets borrowed farmhouse chic, with zero emotional connection.
And yet, Markle shows no signs of stepping back. Rumor has it a holiday special is already in the works for December. If season two is any indication, it’ll be full of perfectly wrapped gifts, curated playlists, and maybe a few awkward royal references. But unless she’s willing to take creative risks or at least let someone else host an episode, viewers will keep tuning out.
So, to recap: she tried to be Goop, but ended up being more like… well, not Goop. Hopefully that wasn’t too complicated.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post
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