Yes, it's Packed with Gibberish, Over-the-Top Hospitality and Self-Help Jargon. However, I Honestly Love Meghan's Holiday Special.

No matter the season, it's constantly hunting season for commentary on the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Commentators, from seasoned journalists to online pundits, have seldom found such common ground as when gleefully ripping the series' first and second seasons to shreds. The common opinion held that a more egregious regal scandal had seldom occurred than the much-discussed pretzel-bagging incident.

Now, like a merry renegade master, she is back once again with a "Holiday Celebration" (or a yuletide episode). But this time, things have shifted. The usual elements we've come to expect – meaningless jargon salads, extreme hosting – persist, but set of a Christmas special, the purpose becomes clear. The pieces have fallen together; it's a flawless festive blizzard.

At this stage, Meghan is like the quirky relative at most festive family gatherings – providing random tips, and delivering the odd random outburst. ("I love spinach!" … "A tradition has to have a beginning." … "A tree is part of my memory and love of the holiday season.") She's an interesting figure, but her company is customary and strangely comforting. And she looks content; she's causing any harm.

She is aware her each tiny facial movement, word and gaze will be analyzed and criticised, but nonetheless looks carefree and remarkably at ease.

Perhaps this is the only time in history where that well-worn saying – "Pay no mind, it's only envy" – could actually be true. Because, let's face it, all aspects in Meghan's Holiday Celebration truly is lovely. Admittedly, it's all awkwardly over-the-top, nonsense and flamboyant – but isn't that just what the holiday season is all about? And the words she speaks might be laughable, but the walk she's walking seems authentically impeccably styled.

Anything she sets her mind to, she executes with flair. Her culinary efforts looks tasty, the holiday arrangement she makes is stunning, her presents are practically too exquisite to unwrap. Nothing is ordinary or aesthetically displeasing – even the way she ties her kitchen garment is creative and fashionable. She doesn't bung a dish in the microwave, it "has a moment", and she creases gift paper like an origami guru. She also seems to be thoroughly enjoying herself the entire time. How could any hate-watcher not be charmed, overcome by seasonal cheer and left with a intense desire for personalized Christmas crackers or a crudites platter where greens is arranged in the shape of a festive circle?

Meghan had a career in acting for a living, of course, but despite that, after the level of examination she has weathered from the moment she became involved with Prince Harry, a theoretical combination of acting royalty would find it hard to appear this authentically. Her decision to change or even moderate her persona, despite it being so relentlessly, globally mocked, is oddly heartening. In our volatile world, here is one thing we can rely on: Meghan will remain herself, no matter what. We will forever know what to expect with her.

If you're still not buying her brand, a reminder that will undoubtedly come as a comfort: you are not obligated to. There isn't mandatory conscription anymore, and should it be reinstated, it would be unlikely to include streaming With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration. If, conversely, you willingly check it out and are gripped with jealousy about her flawless Christmas, you can take solace either. If you are a duchess or a everyday person, few children truly appreciates the dedication and labor their parent puts in in the holiday season. So you can find comfort by envisioning Archie and Lilibet's faces when they unfold a calligraphy note that says, 'I love you because you are brave,' from a handcrafted holiday countdown, in place of a candy.

Chelsea Oliver
Chelsea Oliver

Elara is a wellness enthusiast and writer passionate about sharing practical advice for a balanced life.