With Love, Meghan on Netflix

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She was sort of snarky when Mindy Kaling called her "Meghan Markle" and Meghan's response was "it's funny you keep saying that because I am Sussex now."

Cringe.

It communicates that she feels above Mindy, who love her or hate her, has achieved more than almost anyone in that town (acts, produces, develops, directs, has published a couple of books, single mom to 3, has at least 1 fashion campaign as an “every woman.”) Suits was not that successful if we can tell the truth for the first time ever on this topic, and unlike Kaling, Markel did not write or direct eps of her big show, nor appear in larger films than Hallmark Channel crap, nor develop several additional series. So yeah. That’s a no.

I also think Meghan is letting the world, which includes her husbands family, know that she will relinquish her Duchess title at death and not a second sooner. And that she will never quietly divorce her bald idiot husband, ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She was sort of snarky when Mindy Kaling called her "Meghan Markle" and Meghan's response was "it's funny you keep saying that because I am Sussex now."

Cringe.

It communicates that she feels above Mindy, who love her or hate her, has achieved more than almost anyone in that town (acts, produces, develops, directs, has published a couple of books, single mom to 3, has at least 1 fashion campaign as an “every woman.”) Suits was not that successful if we can tell the truth for the first time ever on this topic, and unlike Kaling, Markel did not write or direct eps of her big show, nor appear in larger films than Hallmark Channel crap, nor develop several additional series. So yeah. That’s a no.

I also think Meghan is letting the world, which includes her husbands family, know that she will relinquish her Duchess title at death and not a second sooner. And that she will never quietly divorce her bald idiot husband, ever.

So true. Mindy's accomplishments are all her, achieved entirely on her own. MM, not so much. Not much to speak of without the unearned title.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I do think she cooks but she definitely seems worried about her clothes the whole time which makes her look timid. Who cooks in a cream outfit?

Shes affected but I get the impression that’s she’s probably likeable once she lets her guard down and stops trying so hard. I wish she’d be more authentic.

That's why i liked the tig. You could imagine yourself drinking wine talking to her. It was very personable

She feels like she has to live up to a lady of the manor image now, but the problem is that she wasn't born to it. So it feels inauthentic and generates little interest.

This.

The reason she always come across as inauthentic since her engagement to Prince Harry is that despite all claims to the contrary, she is deeply insecure about who she is now that she is married to a real life PRINCE! Meghan at her core is a striver. She grew up LMC in the outskirts of immense wealth, glamour and privilege in LA. And she wanted it, so very much! She LOVES glamour, money, flashy things, social climbing, success, perfection. The Tig felt authentic to her because the entire narrative of that blog was that she was an up and coming actress who is essentially the LA every girl who made it big. Her first time buying herself a Cartier watch; the Sayonara Zara party where she donated all her old cheap clothes as she could finally afford luxury labels. Her first time getting a luxury celebrity facial in London, her first time sipping expensive wine etc.

The problem is, when she married Harry she entered an entirely new realm of wealth status and privilege. She was a complete fish out of water in the stuffy, old money, aristocratic circles Harry hangs out in. And now she is cosplaying as an old money bride hosting tea parties and bee keeping like her father-in-law the King of England. She wants to be upper class, posh and princess-like. She is not that. Hence the perpetually painful fakeness.

+100.

Nailed it. And I say this as someone who loved Meghan in the beginning, disliked her during Mexit, wishes she would pick a lane on the "Duchess of Sussex" shenangians, and is giving her a second chance now.

So I'll add one more bit, given that I see a bit of myself in Meghan - she's also deeply struggling with the fact that she achieved all her dreams the old fashioned way - because of a man. She grew up believing that if she wanted something, she had to go get it herself. A man is not a plan, they say. So while she enjoys the trappings of his family's wealth, the only thing sweeter than a $25M Montecito mansion purchased with her in-laws' wealth is a $25M Montecito mansion purchased with her own money.

I can't blame her. We're not Sussex rich, but I'm totally the MC girl you describe who did well for herself, but whose financial trajectory really pivoted due to my spouse's career taking off in our 30s. Lots of family members tell me I should just quit my job and chill. It's just not how I'm wired. A man is not a plan, right?

Meghan is for sure having an identity crisis.

[Anonymous]

She has a surprising lack of charisma on the show. Plus the things she presents are painfully basic. I respect her hustle and want them do to well. But it was disappointing overall. Like her podcast.

[Anonymous]

I disagree entirely that she’s having an identity crisis. I think the show in all of its shallowness is who she is and it’s going to flop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I disagree entirely that she’s having an identity crisis. I think the show in all of its shallowness is who she is and it’s going to flop.

I think it's all she could think of to keep the lifestyle going. It became painfully clear Harry has little to contribute in the way of work ethic or ability. Their clear initial preference was to be funded by Charles. He is a billionaire, after all. Maybe he would have come around in time, maybe he wouldn't have but they ensured that bridge was well and properly burned. She doesn't want to downsize but isn't very interesting or talented or charismatic in her own right. Very curious to see how this will all play out in the end. I don't hate them, but do find them entitled and deeply lacking in self-awareness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She was sort of snarky when Mindy Kaling called her "Meghan Markle" and Meghan's response was "it's funny you keep saying that because I am Sussex now."

Cringe.

To me it just underscored that they didn’t really seem like close friends.

Mindy Kaling has shows on Netflix including Running Point right now, so it's a partnership. She sounds a little sarcastic at times. Plus Idk if Meghan actually does have kid parties at her house (I know the show house is not her house) It was really awkward how at the end the two adults sit at a party with kid food and NO kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She has a surprising lack of charisma on the show. Plus the things she presents are painfully basic. I respect her hustle and want them do to well. But it was disappointing overall. Like her podcast.

Right?! It's super disappointing because she is a charismatic person and shown it in the past. I actually really liked her podcast though. Her episode with Mariah Carrey was great. Loved when she was talking about all the hair products they remember using. That's the meghan I like.

[Anonymous]

The reviews I’ve seen have been brutal. I tried to post one and it was blocked for some reason.

[Anonymous]

The ideas are boring and dated--like 6 years ago dated. Like a fruit rainbow? Who hasn't seen that a million times already at every kid party before covid? Pasta with tomatoes and cheese? Who hasn't seen that or the tik tok versions?

[Anonymous]

Her whole “brand” is a shameless ripoff of the Flamingo Estate aesthetic. Girl hasn’t had an authentic idea in YEARS. Even her wedding dress design was a literal copy of the Princess of Liechtenstein. Everything is just so contrived with her.

[Anonymous]

Her website is... not making me think this show is going to turn her new brand into a success. There are no prices so who knows what level she is going to be at but... are people really going to special order crepe or sugar cookie mix from Meghan Markle's (ahem, Sussex's) brand instead of Amazon? Maybe for a special occasion. I just don't see the vision here.

https://asever.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Her website is... not making me think this show is going to turn her new brand into a success. There are no prices so who knows what level she is going to be at but... are people really going to special order crepe or sugar cookie mix from Meghan Markle's (ahem, Sussex's) brand instead of Amazon? Maybe for a special occasion. I just don't see the vision here.

https://asever.com/

I can't imagine ordering any of it, frankly.

[Anonymous]

The reviews are not looking good.

Variety: "With Love, Meghan” is made with a great deal of love -- in the sense that the greatest love of all is the one that a person has for herself."

omg.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:I do think she cooks but she definitely seems worried about her clothes the whole time which makes her look timid. Who cooks in a cream outfit?

Shes affected but I get the impression that’s she’s probably likeable once she lets her guard down and stops trying so hard. I wish she’d be more authentic.

That's why i liked the tig. You could imagine yourself drinking wine talking to her. It was very personable

She feels like she has to live up to a lady of the manor image now, but the problem is that she wasn't born to it. So it feels inauthentic and generates little interest.

This.

The reason she always come across as inauthentic since her engagement to Prince Harry is that despite all claims to the contrary, she is deeply insecure about who she is now that she is married to a real life PRINCE! Meghan at her core is a striver. She grew up LMC in the outskirts of immense wealth, glamour and privilege in LA. And she wanted it, so very much! She LOVES glamour, money, flashy things, social climbing, success, perfection. The Tig felt authentic to her because the entire narrative of that blog was that she was an up and coming actress who is essentially the LA every girl who made it big. Her first time buying herself a Cartier watch; the Sayonara Zara party where she donated all her old cheap clothes as she could finally afford luxury labels. Her first time getting a luxury celebrity facial in London, her first time sipping expensive wine etc.

The problem is, when she married Harry she entered an entirely new realm of wealth status and privilege. She was a complete fish out of water in the stuffy, old money, aristocratic circles Harry hangs out in. And now she is cosplaying as an old money bride hosting tea parties and bee keeping like her father-in-law the King of England. She wants to be upper class, posh and princess-like. She is not that. Hence the perpetually painful fakeness.

+100.

Nailed it. And I say this as someone who loved Meghan in the beginning, disliked her during Mexit, wishes she would pick a lane on the "Duchess of Sussex" shenangians, and is giving her a second chance now.

So I'll add one more bit, given that I see a bit of myself in Meghan - she's also deeply struggling with the fact that she achieved all her dreams the old fashioned way - because of a man. She grew up believing that if she wanted something, she had to go get it herself. A man is not a plan, they say. So while she enjoys the trappings of his family's wealth, the only thing sweeter than a $25M Montecito mansion purchased with her in-laws' wealth is a $25M Montecito mansion purchased with her own money.

I can't blame her. We're not Sussex rich, but I'm totally the MC girl you describe who did well for herself, but whose financial trajectory really pivoted due to my spouse's career taking off in our 30s. Lots of family members tell me I should just quit my job and chill. It's just not how I'm wired. A man is not a plan, right?

Meghan is for sure having an identity crisis.

Both of you PPs really nailed. I didn't have any strong feelings about MM in the beginning, and thought she was pretty, fairly smart, etc. Then I saw an interview where she insisted that she had no idea who Harry was. Not that she was set up on a blind date, but that she did not know that Prince Harry was part of the British Royal Family. Give Me A &%$( Break. I don't follow them, don't care about them, but somehow I manage to know a lot about them by osmosis of sorts....seeing the cover of magazines on the newstands. In doc offices. Hearing people talk. Channel surfing and seeing 10 seconds of them on a show. Whatever. There is NO WAY a social climber like that had <insert faux giggles> no idea who he was.

It was downhill from there. She has great fashion sense and always looked good during her appearances with the Royal Family, but unlike Kate who goes between expensive couture and normal brands, she spent exorbitantly on only couture. Eh.