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Archetypes is a podcast series hosted by Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, who claims to examine and subvert the labels that seek to limit women. However, the podcast is nothing but a self-indulgent and superficial attempt to boost her own image and relevance by associating herself with celebrities, historians and experts who have little to do with the topics she pretends to care about.

The podcast is full of clichés, platitudes and contradictions. Meghan talks about breaking stereotypes, but she reinforces them by choosing guests who fit into neat categories of race, class and profession. She talks about empowering women, but she patronizes them by speaking on their behalf and ignoring their diverse experiences and perspectives. She talks about being authentic, but she comes across as fake and scripted, using a fake British accent and dropping names of famous people she knows.

The podcast is also poorly produced and edited. The sound quality is inconsistent, the music is annoying and the editing is choppy. The episodes are too long and boring, with Meghan dominating the conversation and interrupting her guests. The episodes are also repetitive and predictable, with Meghan asking the same questions and making the same points over and over again.

Archetypes is a podcast series that fails to deliver on its promise of exploring the history and culture of stereotypes that affect women. It is a waste of time and money for anyone who expects to learn something new or meaningful from it. It is a vanity project for Meghan Markle, who uses it as a platform to promote herself and her agenda. It is a disappointment for anyone who respects women and their stories.

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