Meghan Markle’s Netflix show inauthentic, depicts duchess as a 'cringey' Stepford Wife: expert

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After months of anticipation, Meghan Markle’s Netflix series is finally here and receiving lukewarm reviews from several royal experts.

The Duchess of Sussex’s eight-episode lifestyle series, "With Love, Meghan," became available for streaming on March 4. It was originally scheduled to premiere in January but was delayed due to the Los Angeles fires.

Several royal experts who watched the series told Fox News Digital that the "Suits" alum appears inauthentic on screen as she attempts to take on the role of relatable lifestyle guru. "This isn’t innovative, it’s backwards," said Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, about Markle’s how-tos. "The projects themselves aren’t original.

It lacks authenticity. It’s aesthetically pleasing but not where the content world is at right now. It’s too controlled.Too glossy.Too produced." British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard said the opening shot is reminiscent of "Gardeners’ World," a longstanding series in the UK that brings "gardening ideas to life." Still, she said that 20 minutes in, the series "appears mundane and lacks wow factor." "Meghan seems eager to play the altruistic, kind soul, but it is a tad smarmy," she claimed. "My toes are curling… This is so cringey and not fun at all.