Can Meghan Ever Win?

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00:00This week our cover story focuses on why the world just won't give Meghan a chance.

00:05It's been less than a decade since Prince Harry met Meghan Markle.

00:08In that time she's gone from a breath of fresh air in the royal family

00:12to one of the most polarising figures in the world.

00:15Her recent lifestyle Netflix show was attacked by critics and

00:19everything she does is received with constant scrutiny.

00:22So we wanted to assess whether this was fair and why Meghan elicits such strong reactions.

00:28To understand the problem folks seem to have with Meghan,

00:30we knew we needed to talk to those who know her, the people who've worked with her,

00:35and the people with an insider expert view of both the monarchy and the entertainment industry.

00:40Some find her ambitions far too much,

00:43questioning why someone who had it all can't just relax.

00:47Her constant reinvention doesn't sit well with some.

00:50Meghan's quick to launch projects but critics say she often struggles to sustain her ventures.

00:56Something she's been called out for multiple times.

00:59Others feel she doesn't fit the royal mould because she's independent and strong-willed.

01:05She wasn't made to sit back and smile in the shadow of the monarchy.

01:08And then there's the race factor.

01:10As a mixed race woman, some feel that Meghan doesn't fully fit

01:14into either the black community or the white community, making her harder for some to relate to.

01:20Experts also consider whether criticism of the Duchess is actually misogynistic.

01:24To top it off, Meghan's bold move away from the royal duties left many questioning her loyalty.

01:29Some see her as a symbol of modernity,

01:32while others accuse her of abandoning a life of privilege and breaking up with the royal family.

01:37While the reviews weren't amazing for Meghan's Netflix show,

01:41it did rank in their top 10 shows overview list.

01:44And the streamer has announced a second season is on its way, just days after the show's debut.

01:50And I'm in awe of Meghan's indomitable spirit.

01:54And the way she seems to just plow on regardless of what everyone's saying about her.

01:58And I think there's a lot to be learned from that.