There are many ways we would love to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex materialise on our screens. Meghan Markle in a Suits spin-off would be nice, or perhaps Prince Harry in an SNL skit – but we have to say, there was little hope for enthralling entertainment when it was first rumoured they were filming a show for Netflix. Oh how wrong we were.
After their previous projects stalled or never made it out of production (Meghan’s animated series, Pearl, was scrapped by Netflix this year), their endeavours didn’t seem to be giving viewers what they really wanted. But now, dear readers, that’s all changed: the first installment of their - to make the understatement of the century - hotly anticipated docu-series has landed on Netflix. On 15th December, we'll get the final three - six whole episodes of Harry and Meghan. Predictably, just minutes after its release, the documentary was trending on Twitter- and you can expect it to stay there for a good while yet if the second trailer is anything to go by.
Harry and Meghan's second trailer - what is the 'lie' mentioned about Prince William?
Today the second trailer for Meghan and Harry's documentary, showcasing the second half of their six-part series has been released.
There are many shocking moments in the trailer, but the standout one is Harry saying: 'They were happy to lie to protect my brother. They were never willing to tell the truth to protect us.'
Of course, with days until the second half comes out, everyone is now desperate to find out what the 'lie' is that 'they' were 'protecting' Prince William from.
We'll have to wait three LONG days to find out - the second drop comes on Thursday December 15.
But it looks like the shows will continue to focus on the role of the media in their decision to leave the Royal Family and move to America.
In the trailer, Meghan is seen saying: 'I wasn’t being thrown to the wolves. I was being fed to the wolves.' And trolling expert Christopher Bouzy is heard saying: 'They were actively recruiting people to disseminate disinformation.'
Who is they?? The countdown is on. And we're thinking whoever 'they' are, they are probably dreading the end of the week...
What is the new Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reality show about on Netflix?
The show's description is as follows by Netflix:
'In an unprecedented and in-depth documentary series, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share the other side of their high-profile love story. Across six episodes, the series explores the clandestine days of their early courtship and the challenges that led to them feeling forced to step back from their full-time roles in the institution. With commentary from friends and family, most of whom have never spoken publicly before about what they witnessed, and historians who discuss the state of the British Commonwealth today and the royal family’s relationship with the press, the series does more than illuminate one couple’s love story, it paints a picture of our world and how we treat each other. From the critically-acclaimed, two-time Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning director Liz Garbus, Harry & Meghan is a never-before-seen look at one of the most-discussed couples in history.'
When is Harry and Meghan's Netflix show airing?
The first installment - three episodes to be precise - landed on Netflix on December 8th, and the second batch of another three episodes will come on December 15th.
How much are Meghan and Harry getting paid from Netflix?
This is currently the most Googled question around the documentary. In September of 2020, the Duke and Duchess signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce content with the media production arm of Archewell, Archewell Productions. The deal in its entirety is rumoured to be worth more than $100m, but that's for all of their combined projects with Netflix, not just the documentary.
Who is in the Harry and Meghan documentary?
Aside from Harry and Meghan speaking, there's some other talking heads in the trailer offering insight into the lives of the Sussexes. So who are they?
Who is Jenny Afia?
First is Meghan's laywer, Jenny Afia. She represented the Duchess of Sussex against the Mail on Sunday in the High Court and previously spoke about Meghan's treatment in Amol Rajan's podcast Harry, Meghan and the Media. A partner at Schillings law firm, Jenny is a leading privacy and reputation lawyer. According to Schillings, Jenny is also on the UK advisory board for Common Sense Media and is a trustee of global youth charity, Ditch The Label, which helps children navigate issues such as bullying, mental health and relationships.
Jenny has also represented Elton John and Adele, but her work with Meghan and Harry has been by far her highest profile case.
Who is Christopher Bouzy?
The second person to appear talking in the trailer is Christopher Bouzy, the founder and CEO of Bot Sentinel, a company specializing in identifying and understanding disinformation and targeted attacks on social media. You can read more about him here.
Who is Lucy Fraser?
This is the friend who announced that Meghan ‘had planned her single girl summer’ in 2016 after hearing the Suits had been green-lit for another season and went travelling around Europe.
Not much is known about her relationship with Meghan but it's clear that the pair have been friends for several years.
In fact, loads of Meghan and Harry's closest 'normal' friends feature in the documentary.