Yes, it's Packed with Nonsense, Over-the-Top Hospitality and Psychobabble. Yet I Truly Cherish Meghan's Festive Episode.

No matter the season, it's always open season for scrutiny on the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Critics, expert and amateur alike, have seldom found such common ground as when gleefully ripping the lifestyle show's earlier episodes to pieces. The general consensus held that a bigger monarchy-related faux pas had hardly ever taken place than the now-infamous snack re-labeling incident.

Presently, like a merry renegade master, she is back with a new offering with a "Festive Special" (aka a yuletide episode). Yet now, the dynamic has changed. The usual elements we've come to expect – meaningless jargon salads, intense hospitality – remain, but framed of a Christmas special, suddenly it all makes sense. The elements have slid together; it's a perfect snow storm.

Now, Meghan resembles the oddball family member at most festive family gatherings – dispensing unsolicited, unnecessary advice, and contributing the occasional strange exclamation. ("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 unexpectedly soothing. And she looks pleased; she's not doing any harm.

She understands her all subtle gestures, word and look will be picked apart and scrutinized, but nonetheless looks relaxed and too blessed to be stressed.

Perhaps this is the first occasion in history where that clichéd phrase – "Pay no mind, it's only envy" – may well be true. The reason is, in all honesty, all aspects in Meghan's Holiday Celebration is delightful. Admittedly, it's all painfully excessive, foolishness and extravagant – but doesn't that represent precisely what the holiday season is for? And the talk she's talking might be ridiculous, but the example she sets appears to be shop-bought.

Whatever she sets her mind to, she pulls off with panache. Her culinary efforts looks tasty, the holiday arrangement she creates is breathtaking, her presents are nearly too beautiful to unwrap. Nothing is ordinary or aesthetically displeasing – including the way she ties her kitchen garment is stylish and elegant. She doesn't bung a dish in the oven, it "goes for a spin", and she wraps gift paper like an origami guru. She also seems to be thoroughly enjoying herself throughout. How could any skeptical viewer not be charmed, filled with seasonal cheer and left with a intense desire for handmade crackers or a vegetable display where greens is organized in the likeness of a festive circle?

Meghan was once an actress for a living, naturally, but even so, after the intensity of scrutiny she has weathered from the moment she became involved with Prince Harry, a theoretical combination of two legendary actresses would find it hard to appear this naturally. Her decision to alter or even tone down her shtick, even though it being so constantly, internationally ridiculed, is oddly heartening. In our unpredictable world, here is one thing we can depend on: Meghan will remain herself, no matter what. We will forever know our position with her.

If you're not yet convinced by what she's selling, a reminder that will certainly come as a reassurance: you don't have to. The UK has abolished the draft these days, and should it be reinstated, it would be improbable to include viewing With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration. If, however, you decide to tune in and are overcome with jealousy about her flawless Christmas, there is hope either. Be you a duchess or a office worker, few children truly appreciates the time and energy their parent puts in in the holiday season. So you can take heart by picturing Archie and Lilibet's faces when they reveal a calligraphy note that says, 'I love you because you are brave,' from a handcrafted holiday countdown, in place of a chocolate.