Is "With Love, Meghan" Cancelled? What the Netflix Split Means for the Duchess’s Cooking Series

The rumors that have been swirling through Hollywood since January have finally been confirmed. On this Friday, March 6, 2026, Netflix spokespeople and Archewell insiders have clarified the future of the Duchess of Sussex’s media output. While the broader creative partnership continues for scripted projects, the lifestyle flagship, With Love, Meghan, has reached the end of its streaming life.

The Ratings Reality: Why Season 3 Was Shelved

The primary reason for the cancellation isn't a lack of talent, but a lack of "stickiness" in the data. While Season 1 of With Love, Meghan saw a strong debut in March 2025, reaching the Top 10 in the UK and Canada, Season 2 (released in August 2025) struggled to maintain momentum.

According to 2026 industry metrics, the Season 2 launch failed to crack the US Top 10, ranking as the 1,124th most-watched program on the platform during its release window. The "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" special in December 2025 similarly underperformed, pulling in roughly 2.4 million views—a respectable number for cable, but not enough for the high-overhead production costs Netflix invested in the Montecito-based shoot.

depiction of the Netflix interface showing 'With Love, Meghan' before its removal from the production slate in 2026.

From Netflix Star to Independent Host

For fans of the Duchess’s approachable cooking style and gardening tips, the "cancellation" is more of a migration. As we detailed in our analysis of why Meghan's "As Ever" brand is leaving Netflix, the focus has shifted from long-form episodes to "Shoppable Social Media."

The Duchess is reportedly moving her content to a "Video-on-Demand" (VOD) hub on the As Ever website. This allows her to escape the "cautious" production timelines of Netflix, which required episodes to be filmed almost a year before they aired. In 2026, Meghan wants to cook with the ingredients her fans can buy *that day*. If she is making a raspberry jam in a video, she wants the link to buy that exact jar of "As Ever" preserves to be right there on the screen.

What Happens to the Existing Episodes?

As of March 2026, the first two seasons of With Love, Meghan will remain on Netflix for the duration of the current licensing period. However, Archewell Productions has reportedly retained the rights to any "unused footage" and behind-the-scenes content. This material is expected to be repackaged into "Masterclass-style" tutorials for her independent subscribers.

This move solves a major pain point for the Duchess. Netflix audiences are notoriously fickle, but her core "Sussex Squad" is intensely loyal. By moving her content to her own platform, she can ignore the "Global Top 10" metrics and focus on direct engagement and conversion rates for her lifestyle products.

image showing the future of Meghan Markle's cooking content on her independent social platform in 2026.

Conclusion: The End of the "Traditional" TV Dream

The cancellation of With Love, Meghan is a sign of the times. In 2026, "Lifestyle" is no longer something people just watch; it’s something they participate in. By leaving the constraints of a traditional TV deal, Meghan Markle is betting that her audience would rather shop her kitchen than just watch her cook in it.

The "cancellation" may make for a flashy headline in the tabloids, but for the Duchess of Sussex, it’s the first day of a much more profitable, independent chapter.

To understand how this move affects the Sussexes' financial standing, read our full report on the Meghan Markle Independent Retail Strategy.