'Harry & Meghan' Breaks Netflix's Documentary Record with a Staggering Amount of Viewing Hours

Mar. 15, 2025

Harry & Meghanhad Netflix’s biggest documentary debut week in the history of the streaming service.

The first three episodes ofHarry & Meghanlogged 81.55 million viewing hours after its debut last Thursday, Netflix said in a statement Tuesday. The streaming giant also reported that more than 28 million households watched at least part of the series.

Harry & Meghantook the second spot — after only three of the episodes have been released.

The documentary aboutPrince HarryandMeghan Marklestill has three more episodes left. As the credits rolled at the end of the third episode ofHarry & Meghan, which hit Netflix Thursday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex addressed what audiences can expect in volume two of their docuseries, which premieres next week.

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“This is when a family and a family business are in direct conflict,” Meghan, 41, said, referencing the royal family.

“Everything that’s happened to us was always gonna happen to us,” Harry, 38, added of the decisions that drove them to step back as senior working royals in March 2020.

Meghan added, “Suddenly, what clicked in my head was, ‘It’s never gonna stop.’ "

“There was no other option at this point. We need to get outta here,” Harry said.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened up like never before with the first installment ofHarry & Meghan, their highly anticipated docuseries from Oscar-nominated director Liz Garbus.

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In the first three episodes, streaming now, the California-based couple spoke about their early romance,the racism she facedwhen their relationship went public,Harry’s proposal, Meghan’s entry into theroyal familyand more.

Volume one ofHarry & Meghanis now streaming on Netflix. Volume two hits queues next Thursday, Dec. 15.

source: people.com