Indeed, it's Full of Absurdity, Over-the-Top Hospitality and Self-Help Jargon. Yet I Truly Cherish Meghan's Festive Episode.

No considering the time of year, it's constantly open season for commentary on the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Reviewers, expert and amateur alike, have hardly ever agreed so completely as when enthusiastically shredding the lifestyle show's initial installments to pieces. The general consensus held that a more egregious regal scandal had never been witnessed than the much-discussed pretzel re-packaging incident.

Presently, in the spirit of a holiday maverick, she makes a comeback with a new offering with a "Festive Special" (also known as a yuletide episode). However on this occasion, things have shifted. The familiar ingredients we've come to expect – psychobabble word salads, overzealous entertaining – remain, but set of a holiday show, suddenly it all makes sense. The puzzle has come perfectly; it's a ideal seasonal storm.

At this stage, Meghan has become the oddball family member at most festive family gatherings – offering unasked-for guidance, and delivering the periodic peculiar declaration. ("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 a bit of a character, but her presence is familiar and unexpectedly soothing. And she appears pleased; she's causing a bit of damage.

She knows her each tiny facial movement, word and gaze will be analyzed and judged, but still appears unburdened and too blessed to be stressed.

Maybe this is the only time in history where that clichéd phrase – "Ignore them, they're just jealous" – could actually be true. Because, you know what?, all aspects in Meghan's Holiday Celebration is lovely. Admittedly, it's all awkwardly over-the-top, nonsense and flamboyant – but isn't that just what Christmas is about? And the advice she gives might be ridiculous, but the example she sets seems authentically shop-bought.

Anything she attempts, she pulls off with style. Her cooking looks tasty, the wreath she crafts is breathtaking, her presents are nearly too beautiful to unwrap. Not a single thing is mediocre or visually unappealing – including the way she ties her kitchen garment is stylish and elegant. She doesn't bung a dish in the microwave, it "has a moment", and she wraps wrapping paper like an paper-folding expert. She also seems to be thoroughly enjoying herself throughout. How could any cynical observer not be charmed, filled with holiday spirit and left with a powerful yearning for handmade crackers or a crudites platter where broccoli is arranged in the form of a festive circle?

Meghan had a career in acting for a living, obviously, but even so, after the level of scrutiny she has faced from the moment she became involved with Prince Harry, even a hypothetical offspring of two legendary actresses would struggle to act this naturally. Her decision to modify or even soften her persona, even though it being so relentlessly, widely parodied, is oddly heartening. In our uncertain world, here is one thing we can count on: Meghan will remain herself, whatever happens. We will forever know what to expect with her.

If you're remaining skeptical of what she's selling, a point that will undoubtedly come as a relief: you don't have to. The UK has abolished mandatory conscription these days, and were it to return, it would be improbable to include watching With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration. If, on the other hand, you decide to tune in and are gripped with jealousy about her flawless Christmas, there is hope either. Be you a royal or a data administrator, no kid completely grasps the dedication and labor their mum expends in the holiday season. So you can console yourself by envisioning the young royals' faces when they unfold a calligraphy note that says, 'I love you because you are brave,' from a DIY festive calendar, instead of a chocolate.