I’ve been curious to see how Prince Harry’s Apple+ is going to work out, long-term. It was announced last year that Harry was teaming with Oprah Winfrey for an Apple+ series which would focus on mental health and people fighting back from dark places… with therapy, and time and understanding. Now we’re hearing that the series (which still doesn’t have a name) will air next year. Okay. Harry gave an interview this week to talk more about what the series is about:

Prince Harry is revealing new details about his upcoming series with TV icon Oprah Winfrey. In an interview with podcast host and journalist Bryony Gordon, Harry says the series — coming to Apple TV+ next year — will unveil examples of “human spirit fighting back from the darkest places.” In 2017, the Duke of Sussex sat down with Gordon and opened up about his mental health state and the trauma after his mother, Princess Diana, died 22 years ago — and how he struggled to cope with the aftermath.

Speaking with the reporter once again in the Daily Telegraph on Wednesday, the Duke said, “When I did your podcast two years ago the response made me realize what an impact sharing my story could have, and what an impact other stories can have for so many who are suffering silently… If the viewers can relate to the pain and perhaps the experience, then it could save lives, as we will focus on prevention and positive outcomes.”

Harry also revealed that he and Oprah have had many meetings and “are assembling subject matter experts” to guide the series. “The facts and science exist and we deserve to know it all,” he said.

But despite coming a long way from the years of struggle following his mother’s death, the prince admitted to Gordon that hasn’t got it all figured out and is still embarking on his own journey. “What I have learned and continue to learn in the space of mental health, mental illness and self-awareness is that all roads lead back to our mental wellbeing how we look after ourselves and each other,” he said.

[From People]

I think my interest will depend on the format of the show and a million other things. While every person has their own mental health journey, some journeys are “more watchable” than others, you know what I mean? Like, do people really want to watch a series about a few people with no immediate conflicts, who are just doing the daily work of managing depression? All that being said, no, I’m still not getting Apple+. I’m also sort of worried that Harry is doing too much advance press on something that isn’t even close to being ready (cough Travalyst cough).

Oh, this reminds me – have you seen the ads for that Showtime show, Couples Therapy? That’s compelling and watchable because of the emotional conflict, yet it’s about therapy and mental health too.

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