With Love, Meghan Offers the Tonic We Need

Each episode feels a bit like Mr. Rogers as Meghan Markle (now Sussex) invites you into her world of sun-drenched Montecito, California.

The following is an op-ed by The Daily’s Sarah Reese Jones.

If you, like me, are absolutely over the chaos and misery of our current political situation, allow me to present a tonic: With Love, Meghan.

Roy Choi and Meghan on With Love, Meghan courtesy of Netflix

Rabid criticism of Meghan Sussex’s Netflix show is everywhere, but I’m here to tell you it’s a gatekeeping lie on par with the idea that this current president was a better bet than Joe Biden or Kamala Harris. Although obviously, the stakes are much lower here — which is precisely why this show is a balm for what ails us.

Yes, critics froth at the mouth over Meghan Markle (Meghan Sussex is her actual name and has been since becoming the Duchess of Sussex), but in reality she is a non-offensive, kind-hearted, generous person whose show is uplifting and most importantly, calm.

In fact, each episode introduction feels a bit like the soothing universe of Mr. Rogers, as she invites you into her gracious world of sun-drenched Montecito, …