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Meghan Markle's 'Background TV': Groundbreaking Tedium or Trend?

3/10/2025

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Meghan Markle's latest Netflix venture has been dubbed "background TV," catering to those with fleeting attention spans. Viewers watch her tackle everyday tasks like crafting bath salts and putting together hampers, all while lacking a clear direction. Critics are calling it a groundbreaking display of tedium, signaling a troubling trend in television engagement.

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Meghan Markle's latest Netflix venture has been dubbed "background TV," catering to those with fleeting attention spans. Viewers watch her tackle everyday tasks like crafting bath salts and putting together hampers, all while lacking a clear direction. Critics are calling it a groundbreaking display of tedium, signaling a troubling trend in television engagement.