Meghan Markle's Holiday Celebration: A Gastronomic Nightmare
For viewers who aren't fans of the Duchess of Sussex or aren't married to royalty, take an abundance of anti-nausea medication and prepare for a grueling holiday spectacle. With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration does not disappoint in its relentless barrage of saccharine sweetness.
Meghan's opening scene, where she frolics through a Christmas tree farm, sets the tone for a holiday celebration that prioritizes "small moments" and "love" above all else. She decorates the trees with an emphasis on encapsulating her family's story, positioning baubles to find their "light." It's all very heartwarming, but also exhausting.
As Meghan spends time with guests, including restaurateur Will Guidara and tennis star Naomi Osaka, she repeatedly emphasizes the importance of love and connection. However, these themes are often overshadowed by her own brand of warmth and inclusivity, which can come across as forced or even condescending.
Will's response to Meghan's outpouring of love is a highlight of the special, as he delivers a witty remark about the importance of attachment that leaves Meghan visibly taken aback. It's a brief moment of levity in an otherwise overly sentimental program.
The celebrity guests are given their due time on camera, but even they can't escape Meghan's suffocating aura of niceness. Naomi Osaka is seen as a cool contrast to Meghan's relentless cheeriness, and her eventual departure from the holiday gathering feels like a welcome release.
Meanwhile, Tom Colicchio's appearance with Prince Harry is met with a deliciously awkward exchange about traditional festive foods that almost makes you proud to be British for its sheer unlikeliness. It's a small respite from Meghan's relentless positivity.
Ultimately, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration feels like a holiday card from a friend who won't take no for an answer. While it may leave viewers feeling both offended and harmed, there's a begrudging respect to be had for Meghan's unwavering dedication to her brand of warmth and inclusivity. Even if it's not always easy to watch.
For viewers who aren't fans of the Duchess of Sussex or aren't married to royalty, take an abundance of anti-nausea medication and prepare for a grueling holiday spectacle. With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration does not disappoint in its relentless barrage of saccharine sweetness.
Meghan's opening scene, where she frolics through a Christmas tree farm, sets the tone for a holiday celebration that prioritizes "small moments" and "love" above all else. She decorates the trees with an emphasis on encapsulating her family's story, positioning baubles to find their "light." It's all very heartwarming, but also exhausting.
As Meghan spends time with guests, including restaurateur Will Guidara and tennis star Naomi Osaka, she repeatedly emphasizes the importance of love and connection. However, these themes are often overshadowed by her own brand of warmth and inclusivity, which can come across as forced or even condescending.
Will's response to Meghan's outpouring of love is a highlight of the special, as he delivers a witty remark about the importance of attachment that leaves Meghan visibly taken aback. It's a brief moment of levity in an otherwise overly sentimental program.
The celebrity guests are given their due time on camera, but even they can't escape Meghan's suffocating aura of niceness. Naomi Osaka is seen as a cool contrast to Meghan's relentless cheeriness, and her eventual departure from the holiday gathering feels like a welcome release.
Meanwhile, Tom Colicchio's appearance with Prince Harry is met with a deliciously awkward exchange about traditional festive foods that almost makes you proud to be British for its sheer unlikeliness. It's a small respite from Meghan's relentless positivity.
Ultimately, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration feels like a holiday card from a friend who won't take no for an answer. While it may leave viewers feeling both offended and harmed, there's a begrudging respect to be had for Meghan's unwavering dedication to her brand of warmth and inclusivity. Even if it's not always easy to watch.