Netflix has released the trailer for Season 2 of Meghan Markle’s lifestyle series ‘With Love, Meghan,’ showcasing a more relatable persona for the Duchess of Sussex amid reports of a downgraded production deal between Netflix and Archewell Productions. The trailer emphasizes collaborative creativity and features high-profile guests, while industry sources indicate the Sussexes’ renewed Netflix agreement carries reduced financial terms compared to their initial $100 million contract.
Season 2 of ‘With Love, Meghan’ presents Meghan Markle in a notably different light than the first season, positioning her as an eager learner rather than an expert. The trailer shows the Duchess asking questions like ‘Is this working?’ and expressing genuine appreciation to guests who demonstrate techniques, a departure from Season 1’s more polished presentation. This shift occurs alongside news that Netflix has restructured its deal with Prince Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Productions to a multiyear first-look arrangement reportedly worth significantly less than their original agreement.
The trailer debuted on August 12, 2025, with the season scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix on August 26. Filmed primarily in California, the series continues the Sussexes’ post-royal media ventures from their Montecito base. The timing coincides with industry reports characterizing the renewed Netflix partnership as a ‘downgrade,’ reflecting the platform’s recalibrated expectations after mixed performance metrics from previous Archewell projects.
Season 2 features an expanded roster of celebrity guests including Chrissy Teigen, chef David Chang, humanitarian José Andrés, and fashion expert Tan France. The official description emphasizes ‘hands-on adventures’ and ‘playful cooking challenges’ focused on ’embracing playfulness over perfection.’ This collaborative approach appears designed to address criticisms of Season 1’s perceived elitism by showcasing Meghan as more approachable and less authoritative.
The production context underscores the commercial pressures facing Archewell. While Season 1 garnered 5.3 million views and 25.5 million hours watched—respectable for Netflix lifestyle programming—it fell short of breakout success. The restructured deal, negotiated amid executive concerns about ROI, positions ‘With Love, Meghan’ as a proving ground for the Sussexes’ ongoing creative partnership with the streamer.
Industry analysts note the trailer strategically avoids addressing the Netflix deal renegotiation, instead focusing on content emphasizing community and learning. The shift toward humility in Meghan’s on-screen persona may reflect audience feedback and Archewell’s evolving media strategy. Production credits include Archewell Productions and Sony’s Intellectual Property Corporation, with Meghan serving as executive producer alongside industry veterans.
Looking ahead, the August 26 premiere will be closely watched as an indicator of Archewell’s sustainability under the new deal structure. Performance metrics will likely influence Netflix’s commitment to Meghan’s concurrent lifestyle brand, As Ever, which the platform manufactures and distributes. The season represents one of several Archewell projects moving forward under the revised agreement, though with heightened scrutiny on audience engagement and cultural impact.