Lifetime
Lifetime’s third movie in their Royal Family dramatization series, “Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace,” premieres Monday, September 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
If you don’t have cable or don’t have Lifetime, here are some different ways you can watch “Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace” streaming online:
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Philo TV
You can watch a live stream of Lifetime and 60-plus other TV channels on Philo TV, which comes with a seven-day free trial:
Once signed up for Philo, you can watch “Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace” live on the Philo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast (compatible on Android mobile), any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. You can also watch on your computer on the Philo website.
If you can’t watch live, Philo allows you to DVR programs and watch them up to 30 days later. And even if you forget to DVR something, Philo also comes with a 72-hour rewind feature, which lets you to watch most shows on-demand if they have aired in the last three days.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Lifetime is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch “Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace” live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of Lifetime and 30-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” or “Sling Blue” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the second-cheapest (behind Philo) long-term streaming service with Lifetime, and you can get $10 off your first month:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch “Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace” live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of Lifetime and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo. It doesn’t come with a free trial, but it’s a good option if you plan on keeping a streaming service long-term:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch “Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace” live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Lifetime and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch “Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace” live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which includes most shows after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
‘Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace’ Preview
This new Lifetime movie will cap off a Labor Day royal programming block that will include encores of previous Lifetime movies “William & Kate,” “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance,” and “Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal.”
In this third “Harry & Meghan” installment, Jordan Dean and Sydney Morton take over the roles of the as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It aims to explore “what really happened inside the palace that drove Harry and Meghan to leave everything behind in order to make a future for themselves and their son Archie,” according to the Lifetime press release.
It continues:
The movie will detail Meghan’s growing isolation and sadness, their disappointment that “The Firm” was not defending them against the press’s attacks and Harry’s fear that history would repeat itself and he would not be able to protect his wife and son from the same forces that may have contributed to his mother’s untimely death. Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace will examine the dynamics between Will (Jordan Whalen) and Harry, Kate (Laura Mitchell) and Meghan, and Harry with Will and Charles (Steve Coulter), that lead to the ultimate break from the royal ties.
In the trailer, the fictionalized Prince William can be heard telling Kate that they must “let it be known who the real royals are,” while Meghan says to Harry, “We have to protect our family.”
In response, Harry vows, “I will not be bullied into playing a game that killed my mum.”
The fictionalized Queen Elizabeth (Maggie Sullivun) appears, warning Harry that he has “fueled uncertainty,” while a royal aide tells Meghan, “The palace would prefer you to remain neutral.”
Also in the trailer, ahead of the famous interview the couple gave with Oprah Winfrey, Harry tells Meghan, “We need to let people hear our truth … [The Firm] is making out that we’re not part of this family.”
Dean is best known for his roles in “Marvel’s The Punisher” on Netflix and “Z: The Beginning of Everything” on Amazing. He has also appeared on TV in “High Maintenance,” “The Sinner,” “Bull,” and “Royal Pains,” and his Broadway credits include “Macbeth” and “American Psycho.”
Morton appeared on Spike Lee’s “She’s Gotta Have It” TV series and the film “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker” on Netflix and had a recurring role on NBC’s “Manifest.” Her Broadway credits include “American Psycho,” “Memphis,” “Evit,” “Motown the Musical,” “The Secret of My Success,” and also the national touring company of “Flashdance.”
“Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace” premieres Monday, September 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on Lifetime.