Meghan Markle’s Netflix Christmas special misses key viewership mark before being axed

Meghan Markle’s Netflix Christmas special has failed to hit a key streaming milestone, with new figures revealing the festive one-off ranked outside the platform’s top 1,000 most-watched titles.

According to Netflix’s latest engagement report, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration placed 1,022nd after its December 3, 2025, release, drawing 2.4 million views and 2.3 million hours watched. The performance marked a notable dip for the Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle series.

The show’s second season fared even worse, ranking 1,224th between July and December 2025, with roughly two million views and 9.7 million hours streamed since its late-August debut. 

While the first season performed comparatively better earlier in the year—placing 383rd with 5.3 million views—momentum appears to have stalled.

Sources say the series will not return for a third season. “It is not coming back as a series,” one insider claimed, adding that while holiday specials were discussed, “there’s nothing in the works yet.” 

Another source suggested Meghan will pivot to “bite-sized” lifestyle content across her own platforms instead.

The holiday special was met with largely negative reviews upon release, with critics calling it overly polished and lacking self-awareness. However, a handful of reviewers praised its practical crafting and wrapping tips.

Looking ahead, Meghan is expected to shift her focus to her As Ever lifestyle brand. Insiders say she is planning a new cookbook for early 2026, alongside an expanded range of lifestyle products, including homeware and wine, later in the year.