When Is Prince Harry and Oprah's Mental Health Apple TV Series Out?

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published 10 April 2019

Remember when Oprah, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner, and more icons celebrated Apple's new streaming service (opens in new tab), Apple TV Plus, last month in Cupertino, California? Yeah, well, it wasn't just a coincidence that Oprah decided to show up (and casually make Tim Apple Cook cry (opens in new tab)) at the star-studded event. Though the details were vague, she announced her partnership with Apple TV Plus, and today we finally know what she's been working on. Prince Harry confirmed he'll be teaming up with Oprah to launch a mental health documentary series (opens in new tab) on the streaming service.

Honestly, the only way this could get better is if Meghan was involved (who, FYI, Oprah defended recently about how poorly the press has treated her (opens in new tab)). Here, everything we know so far about Harry and Oprah's Apple TV Plus collaboration.

Harry and Oprah created a mental health documentary series that will "focus on both mental illness and mental wellness, inspiring viewers to have an honest conversation about the challenges each of us faces, and how to equip ourselves with the tools to not simply survive, but to thrive," according to the @SussexRoyal Instagram account (opens in new tab).

Prince Harry and Oprah, who refer to themselves as "partners, co-creators, and executive producers" on the series.

For several months.

Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton have been avid proponents of mental health initiatives through their Heads Together organization (opens in new tab). Harry has frequently shared his experiences with how he's dealt with his own mental health throughout the years. Oprah has also stated she's working with Apple (opens in new tab) "to leave this world a little bit smarter, kinder, and better than we found it."

“I truly believe that good mental health—mental fitness—is the key to powerful leadership, productive communities, and a purpose-driven self. It is a huge responsibility to get this right as we bring you the facts, the science and the awareness of a subject that is so relevant during these times," says Harry via the @SussexRoyal account. "Our hope is that this series will be positive, enlightening and inclusive—sharing global stories of unparalleled human spirit fighting back from the darkest places, and the opportunity for us to understand ourselves and those around us better. I am incredibly proud to be working alongside Oprah on this vital series.”

It will launch on Apple TV Plus in 2020.

You will be able to access Apple TV Plus exclusively on the Apple TV app when the subscription service debuts in the fall, and the mental health series when it premieres in 2020. Right now, it's unclear how much a subscription will cost (opens in new tab), but it will likely compete with Netflix's prices.

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Prince Harry Will Partner with Oprah on TV Series

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