The royal family has been the focus of many a media frenzy in the last few years. From the tragic passing of Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth to Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle and the ensuing pressure that led them to leave the royal family behind. Whether you’re a fan of royal family drama or rarely hear about the goings on across the pond, Netflix’s new documentary focusing on Harry and Meghan is one you won’t want to miss.
Over recent years, many documentaries, biopics, and dramas have focused on the royal family. That trend only seems to be intensifying lately, with 2021’sSpencerreceiving great reviews across the board. As the British royal family’s lives become a focus in more American households,Netflixis jumping into the fraywithHarry & Meghan. This documentary series is set to focus on a much more recent event – one where the dust hasn’t quite settled yet. So what does this documentary series have to say about Harry and Meghan’s relationship?
Harry & Meghan: The Plot
At its heart, Netflix’sHarry & Meghanis a love story. The six-part series is set to follow the couple from the beginning of their relationship all the way to the present. Through all the rocky ups and downs the press, royal family, and pressure to perform caused, the documentary is set to explore every facet.
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The synopsis reads:
“Harry & Meghanis an unprecedented six-part documentary series that explores the span of their relationship, from the early days of the couple’s courtship to the challenges and controversies that led them to feeling forced to step back from their full-time roles in the institution.”
Not only is the documentary following the couple’s story from the beginning, but it seems it will also feature interviews with Harry and Meghan themselves. Along with those, the series will speak with close friends of the two, family members, and historians. Tracking the couple’s relationship through more thanthe archival media footagethat put them under so much scrutiny, Netflix is settingHarry & Meghanup to be an honest look at the couple’s life and journey. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement:
“We are grateful to have the ability to share our love story through such an esteemed creative team and with the global reach of Netflix,” . “We hope it helps others to heal, and to feel inspired.”
With an endorsement from Harry and Meghan themselves, it seems this documentary series has much going for it beyond the appeal and intrigue ofthe couple’s relationship. While there were many cameras trained on the two for so long, capturing and broadcasting their intimate, private lives for years, we’re excited to see a documentary that goes deeper than that footage when it would be easy to settle for an archival documentary.
Harry & Meghanis shaping up to be a serious look at what went on behind the scenes, and we’re hopeful for content that doesn’t sensationalize what the two went through to get out of the limelight.
Harry & Meghan: The Cast
WhileHarry & Meghandoesn’t have a traditional cast, it features interviews with various subjects and from a very talented crew. Many interview subjects are being kept under wraps at the moment, but the starring couple will feature prominently in the film. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have confirmed they have given interviews for the documentary. The Netflix page for the series also attests that historians, friends, and family of the couple will be giving interviews as well.
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Beyond those featured on screen, the crew working onHarry & Meghanare also stars.Director Liz Garbushas been nominated for two Academy Awards and won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her documentary work onWhat Happened, Miss Simone?andGhosts of Abu Ghraib. Producer Neha Shastry (Vice News) and Executive Producers Ben Browning (Promising Young Woman), Jon Bardin (Fauci), Don Cogan and Mark Monroe (Icarus), Angus Wall (The Social Network), and more are bringing their extensive talents to the series.
Release Date
Harry & Meghanis set to release on Netflix as a six-part series. The release is split into two parts. Part one is set to release on December 8th, which includes episodes one through three. Volume two, including episodes four through six, will release on December 15th. You can stream the first volume now before the second half releases to see the full story behind Harry and Meghan’s relationship.
Whether you enjoy watching royal family media and press or are curious about what happened with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Netflix’snewest docuseriesshould have something for everyone to enjoy. The couple has already accepted an award ahead of the series’ release, so we can only anticipate what the documentary will reveal when the next volume releases.
