A new report says that the idea for Oprah Winfrey’s Apple TV+ show focusing on mental health came from a conversation with Britain’s Prince Harry, aka The Duke of Sussex, and that the Duke is heavily involved.
The Telegraph spoke with Prince Harry.
Prince Harry believes the show could save lives.
The series will focus on breaking down the stigma and shame surrounding mental illness — showing examples of the “human spirit fighting back from the darkest places,” as the Duke puts it. Alongside Oprah, he is co-creator and co-executive producer on the venture, which will launch on the new Apple TV+ streaming service next year.
The Duke said that he and Oprah both felt a huge responsibility to “get this right,” so the show has an advisory board of mental health professionals.
It’s a topic close to Prince Harry’s heart. He revealed in 2017 how close he came to a breakdown after the death of his mother.
We first learned of the mental health focus of Oprah Winfrey’s Apple TV+ show in April of this year. It was announced in 2018 that Apple had struck a multi-year original content deal with Oprah that year, but no details were known at that time.
Apple TV+ launches on November 1 for $4.99/month, with a one-year free trial for anyone buying a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac.
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