''The Me You Can't See'' is an American documentary series on

mental health Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. It likewise determines how an individual handles stress, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making. Mental healt ...

streaming on

Apple TV+ Apple TV+ is an American subscription streaming service owned and operated by Apple Inc. Launched on November 1, 2019, it offers a selection of original production film and television series called Apple Originals. The service was announced d ...

, and hosted by

Oprah Winfrey Oprah Gail Winfrey (; born Orpah Gail Winfrey; January 29, 1954), or simply Oprah, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show, '' The Oprah Winfrey Show'', b ...

and

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, (Henry Charles Albert David; born 15 September 1984) is a member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of Charles III and his first wife Diana, Princess of Wales. He is fifth in the Succession to ...

. The series has five parts and involves notable figures such as performer

Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenag ...

, actress

Glenn Close Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress. Throughout her career spanning over four decades, Close has garnered numerous accolades, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awar ...

and basketball player

DeMar DeRozan DeMar Darnell DeRozan (born August 7, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the USC Trojans and was selected ninth overall by the T ...

. ''The Me You Can't See'' was released in full on May 21, 2021. A follow-up town hall-style conversation special, titled "A Path Forward", was released on the same platform on May 28, featuring participants and advisers from the main episodes.

Episodes

Production

In April 2019, it was announced that Harry was working as co-creator and executive producer on a documentary series about mental health together with Oprah Winfrey, which was initially set to air in 2020 on Apple TV+. It was later announced that the series would be released on May 21, 2021, under the title ''The Me You Can't See''.

Reception

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, the series has an approval rating of 92% based on 12 reviews. On

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, it has a score of 61 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. The series became the most-watched program worldwide since its May 21 premiere on Apple TV+. 25% new viewers joined the service after the program premiered and average weekend viewership in the UK increased by more than 40%. In June 2021, ''

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'' published an article that described purported "inconsistencies and omissions" in Harry's claims during the documentary when compared to previous interviews.

References

External links

Official website''The Me You Can't See'' on Apple TV+
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