Just when it seemed the world might be spared another painfully forced project, yet another teaser for Meghan Markle's Netflix cooking show has emerged.
If anyone expected a culinary masterpiece, they will be sorely disappointed. The teaser is so overwhelmingly cringe-inducing that it almost feels like Netflix is deliberately trying to set her up for failure.
The visual presentation alone is enough to raise eyebrows. Stray hairs everywhere, dangling precariously over food, create an instant sense of discomfort. Nothing is more unappetizing in a kitchen setting than loose, unkempt hair floating over the dishes. It’s almost as if she’s unintentionally discouraging viewers before the show has even begun.
Then there’s the delivery—vocal fry, overly drawn-out words, and an overuse of casual filler phrases that do nothing but slow down the already awkward pacing. This isn't engaging television; it’s a test of endurance. Beyond that, the most glaring question remains: why is she even leading this show? Supposedly, it’s meant to showcase her hosting expertise, yet it seems more like another self-promotional endeavor. The professional chefs, who are the only ones with actual culinary skills, are relegated to the background, serving more as accessories to Meghan’s ongoing attempt at reinvention rather than as the focal point of the show.
Every action she takes feels painfully unnatural. Slowly placing leaves on a plate, hesitating as if she has never been inside a kitchen before, and offering the kind of forced small talk that could make even the most tedious corporate networking event seem lively. There is no genuine chemistry between her and the chef. The conversation is so strained and artificial that even an AI-generated exchange might feel more natural. At one point, she simply stands there, aimlessly touching food like an alien trying to understand human customs. Was there really no way to make her seem more involved? A simple stir, a single chop—anything to at least create the illusion that she belongs in this setting.
The interactions, if they can even be called that, are equally uncomfortable. Her attempts to engage with the chef fluctuate between stiff and robotic, making it clear that neither party feels at ease. At one point, he goes for a double high-five but visibly hesitates, pulling his hands back mid-motion. If body language could communicate sheer desperation to escape, his would be a deafening cry for help.
Netflix’s handling of this project raises even more questions. The streaming giant, which has remained curiously quiet in promoting the show, somehow decided that this painfully awkward exchange was the best material to showcase. If this was their highlight reel, what does that say about the rest of the series? The reaction online has been swift and merciless. Within hours, the teaser accumulated thousands of dislikes and a flood of scathing comments. This isn’t just a case of disinterest—people seem actively repelled by it.
And yet, Meghan pushes forward, determined to sell herself as a lifestyle guru with valuable insights to share. The problem is, she can’t even convincingly play the part. Every aspect of the production feels staged, from the way she interacts with the food to the way she forces eye contact. There is an air of someone desperately trying to emulate natural human behavior, but failing spectacularly.
Netflix may have been hoping for a hit, but what they’ve likely created instead is one of the most unintentionally comedic productions of the year. If the goal was to intrigue viewers and draw them in, this teaser has done the opposite. Rather than building excitement, it serves as a perfect example of what happens when someone tries far too hard to be something they’re not.
