Yes, it's Packed with Absurdity, Extreme Hosting and Self-Help Jargon. But I Do Love Meghan's Festive Episode.

No concerned with the time of year, it's always hunting 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 eagerly tearing the series' first and second seasons apart. The general consensus seemed to be a greater royal outrage had hardly ever taken place than the notorious pretzel re-packaging incident.

Now, in the spirit of a holiday maverick, she is back with a new offering with a "Christmas Special" (aka a Christmas special). But this time, the dynamic has changed. The standard components we've come to expect – vague self-help platitudes, intense hospitality – persist, but within the context of a holiday show, the purpose becomes clear. The elements have slid together; it's a perfect snow storm.

At this stage, Meghan resembles the eccentric aunt at the typical holiday get-together – dispensing unsolicited, unnecessary advice, and supplying 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 oddly reassuring. And she seems content; she's causing a bit of damage.

She understands her all subtle gestures, utterance and glance will be dissected and criticised, but still appears relaxed and serenely untroubled.

It could be this is the first occasion in history where that well-worn saying – "Ignore them, they're just jealous" – may well be true. Because, in all honesty, each element in Meghan's Holiday Celebration honestly feels charming. Yes, it's all awkwardly over-the-top, foolishness and extravagant – but doesn't that represent exactly what Yuletide is for? And the talk she's talking might be laughable, but the walk she's walking genuinely looks shop-bought.

Whatever she attempts, she accomplishes with panache. Her cooking looks delicious, the festive decoration she makes is gorgeous, her gifts are practically too exquisite to open. Nothing is mediocre or aesthetically displeasing – including the way she fastens her apron is artful and chic. She doesn't throw a dish in the oven, it "has a moment", and she folds wrapping paper like an craft master. She also seems to be thoroughly enjoying herself throughout. How could any hate-watcher not be convinced, bursting with holiday spirit and left with a deep longing for personalized Christmas crackers or a vegetable display where greens is organized in the likeness of a wreath?

Meghan had a career in acting for a living, of course, but nonetheless, after the intensity of scrutiny she has endured ever since she became involved with Prince Harry, a theoretical combination of acting royalty would struggle to act this authentically. Her refusal to alter or even soften her shtick, despite it being so constantly, internationally ridiculed, is oddly heartening. In our unpredictable world, here is something we can rely on: Meghan will be like this, no matter what. We will forever know what to expect with her.

If you're remaining skeptical of her message, a thought that will undoubtedly come as a reassurance: you aren't required to. We don't have the draft these days, and should it be reinstated, it would be improbable to include streaming With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration. If, on the other hand, you choose to watch and are overcome with longing about her idyllic Christmas, there is hope either. If you are a duchess or a everyday person, few children fully understands the time and energy their mother puts in in the holiday season. So you can console yourself by envisioning her children's faces when they open a calligraphy note that says, 'I love you because you are brave,' from a DIY festive calendar, in place of a candy.