In a move that’s already causing a stir in both Hollywood and royal circles, Netflix has quietly confirmed that season two of Meghan Markle’s lifestyle-meets-cooking series will drop next month — but insiders say the streaming giant is “putting out the trash” with its timing. The release date, buried in a wave of less-promoted programming, has raised eyebrows about whether the project has lost its shine since its highly publicized debut last year 🍲👑
The show, which premiered in mid-2024 to mixed reviews, was pitched as a warm, intimate look at food, family, and culture, with Meghan as both host and creative visionary. While it initially pulled strong viewership numbers thanks to her star power, industry chatter claims Netflix has struggled to keep the momentum going. The decision to release the new season with minimal fanfare — and in the same week as several major blockbuster series — is being read as a sign of waning confidence.
In the UK, royal commentators have been quick to point out the optics. Meghan’s name still sparks heated debates, and some believe the low-key rollout is Netflix’s way of avoiding another media frenzy while still fulfilling contractual obligations. “It’s a calculated move — they’re delivering the content but not banking their brand on it,” one entertainment insider said.
Filmed in California earlier this year, season two reportedly leans even further into Meghan’s personal recipes and on-camera conversations with celebrity guests. However, sources claim that editing was unusually rushed this time, leading some to question whether the series is being positioned as “filler content” rather than a headline act.
Meanwhile, whispers suggest Prince Harry has been quietly supportive behind the scenes, even visiting the set during filming days in March 2025. But the couple’s strained relationship with the British press means any misstep will be amplified — and the “trash” release timing narrative is already gaining traction in the tabloids.
Netflix, for its part, has kept its public comments brief, simply confirming the release date without addressing the speculation. Still, the quiet handling of what was once a flagship Meghan project speaks volumes about the shifting winds in her Hollywood chapter. Whether the series can recapture its initial spark — or fade quietly into the streaming background — will soon be clear.