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Meghan Markle Laughs Off 'Basic Cable' Quip in 'With Love, Meghan' Season 2

The on‑camera exchange has sharpened focus on the show's reception, with reports pointing to a smaller Netflix deal for the Sussexes.

Overview

  • During Episode 7, mixologist Payman Bahmani-Bailey, a former New York lawyer, told Markle he didn’t watch Suits because he avoids “basic cable,” prompting her to chuckle and move on.
  • Season 2 of With Love, Meghan premiered on Netflix on August 26, extending Markle’s lifestyle series with new travel and cooking segments.
  • Markle has publicly defended the series in an interview on The Circuit, joking that some critics may still try the recipes at home despite their complaints.
  • Early notices for the new season have been mixed, with some celebrity chefs and commentators expressing disappointment in the show’s culinary credibility.
  • Page Six reported, citing an unnamed insider, that the couple’s renewed Netflix agreement is much smaller than their earlier reported deal and requires projects to be approved by the streamer.