Meghan Markle's Cancelled Netflix Show Earns Emmy Nomination Despite Low Viewership

The Duchess of Sussex announced that her Netflix lifestyle programme "With Love, Meghan" has received a Daytime Emmy nomination for outstanding lifestyle series, marking recognition for the show months after Netflix cancelled it due to poor viewership. The nomination arrives alongside confirmation that the streamer has ended its partnership with Markle's lifestyle brand, As Ever.

The Emmy Recognition

Markle shared the news on Instagram, congratulating the crew, producers and team behind the series. The show will compete against "A Different Breed," "George to the Rescue," "The Motherhood," and "The Wizard of Paws" at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony, scheduled for October 30th. Despite critical reception and audience indifference, the programme has advanced in one of American television's most recognised award categories.

The Show's Performance and Cancellation

The eight-episode lifestyle and cooking series premiered on Netflix in March 2025, featuring Markle sharing hosting tips, cooking techniques and gardening advice from a rented farmhouse in the Montecito area of California. The Duchess filmed at a property specifically leased for production rather than her own residence. The programme ran for two seasons plus a holiday special before cancellation was announced.

According to available data, the second season ranked as Netflix's 1,124th most-watched show during the July to December 2025 period, demonstrating minimal audience engagement. Critics described the content as overly saccharine and exhausting, with reviews noting the excessive focus on elaborate entertaining details. Markle and Prince Harry signed their original Netflix deal valued at approximately £100 million in 2020, shortly after stepping back from senior royal duties.

The As Ever Partnership Conclusion

Alongside the show's cancellation, Netflix ended its partnership with Markle's As Ever lifestyle brand, which sells preserves, candles, teas and Napa Valley wines. A Netflix representative confirmed the decision, noting that building the show did not support continued collaboration with the brand. An As Ever spokesperson stated the company was "ready to stand on its own" and expressed confidence in future growth independent of the streaming partnership.