The reason Meghan Markle’s ‘With Love’ show will never return to Netflix

Friends say Meghan hoped her Christmas special would revive interest, but that optimism quickly faded.

“Meghan hoped the show would be received as something friendly and comforting, a project that people would welcome into their homes,” a friend added.

“Instead, each new episode seemed to unleash a new wave of criticism, and over time that brutal response has taken a heavy toll on her.”

While Netflix has not formally announced a cancellation, insiders say the platform has little appetite for a new season in its current form.

A source also said that people around Meghan believe it is time to move on, adding: “There is a growing sense that this phase has simply reached its natural end. People close to Meghan are urging her to change direction and focus on something new, rather than reopening herself to the same cycle of criticism.”

For now, Meghan is expected to focus on lifestyle content related to her personal brand, delivered in smaller, less explored formats. But those close to her say the experience has left scars.

A source said: “The shame has steadily increased over time and she has now reached a stage where protecting her emotional well-being feels much more important than forcing herself to produce another season and face the same level of public scrutiny again.”