Netflix confirmed on Friday that they will be renewing Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show for a second series. The Duchess of Sussex herself shared a new post to her Instagram account to announce the new season.
Alongside an ASMR video of clips from the first season, she wrote: “Oh, how I love ASMR! If you’re loving Season 1, just wait until you see the fun we cooked up on Season 2! Thanks for joining the party, and an endless thanks to the amazing team and crew who helped bring it all to life! @Netflix.” With a second bunch of episodes on the way, royal expert and film critic Richard Fitzwilliams has shared some changes that he believes Meghan could make to ensure the next season is a success.
Speaking to the Express, Mr Fitzwilliams suggested that Meghan should get “genuine A-listers” to join her as guests.
In season one, Meghan was joined by a host of friends – including actress Abigail Spencer, chef Roy Choi and make-up artist Daniel Martin. Mr Fitzwilliams said: “Meghan should get genuine A-listers like Serena Williams or even Oprah [Winfrey]. Not people we don’t know.”
He also suggested that Prince Harry could play a more prominent role – as well as making sure their children, Prince Archie, five, and three-year-old Princess Lilibet, are featured during the programme. Although their two children did not feature in the first season of the show at all, Harry, 40, did make a brief appearance in the final episode.
He said: “Harry should have a small role. He’s a draw. You need more interest than just you. Archie and Lili might briefly appear, that would draw in a larger audience.”
Speaking of the guests, he also suggested that Meghan should stop them “gushing” over her. Mr Fitzwilliams said: “Stop the guests gushing all over you. We know you love yourself, but it’s cringey.”
He also believes that Meghan should “stop the loud music” as he found it “very distracting”. The music throughout each episode ranges from a good mixture of instrumental R&B, new age, pop, and smooth jazz. The show was not filmed at Meghan’s Montecito mansion – instead it was staged a few miles away at a separate £5million home.
Due to this choice, Mr Fitzwilliams believed the kitchen lacked “personal touches” – which is something Meghan should take into thought for the next lot of episodes. He said: “The visuals are fine but it’s in someone else’s house and it’s needs a more personal touch than showing a few photos.”
Stating that Meghan’s needs to “polish up your act”, he added that in second series, Meghan should not “put so much emphasis on luxury.” He concluded, “Not everyone can afford ‘bubbles’.” During the programme, the Duchess showcased several expensive items and ingredients – including a range of Le Creuset pans – but said her recipes could also be completed “on a budget”.
