It could be a thriller series or a Hollywood blockbuster. Faded clips contrast with dramatic black-and-white images, solemn voices narrate over historical footage and a tear-stricken couple hold their heads in their hands.

This is Harry & Meghan, a six-part series following the life of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It describes itself as a "documentary", but critics say it includes dialogue that writers of The Crown would be proud of, referring to Meghan as a "royal rock star" and describing the ongoing furore since the couple's marriage as a "feeding frenzy".

The trailer has already attracted biting criticism. Social media users noticed that clips which claim to show Harry and Meghan being hounded by the press came from footage unrelated to the couple, which some have branded a "misrepresentation".¹

The show will be launched worldwide tomorrow, and promises to spark controversy for its candid exposure of the FirmAnother way of describing the royal family, often used by palace servants and insiders.'s inner workings.

The couple has a staunch supporter base, including some who see Meghan and Harry's experiences as symbolic of why the royal institution needs to be modernised.

In the past, the couple have attributed their divorce from royal duty to racism and a lack of support from the Royal Family in the face of media abuse.

Some say there is clear proof to support this claim. Last week, Britain's royals were involved in yet another racism row after the Queen's former close aide asked a Black palace guest where in Africa she was from.²

Supporters have also lashed out against criticism of the upcoming Netflix documentary series, pointing out that politicians, stars and other public figures have long released memoirs and autobiographies about living subjects without attracting the same ire.

And though some sceptics see comparisons to the late Princess DianaThe first wife of Britain's King Charles III and the mother of Princes William and Harry, who died in a car crash in 1997. as "cheap", for others it proves that the Sussexes are responding to a valid threat. Prince Harry's mother was famously victimised by the tabloid media before her death in 1997, and the couple have long been vocal about the parallels in Meghan's experiences.

But fans of the royals are dismissive of such defences. For them, the couple has a vendettaA prolonged angry falling out or campaign against someone. against the family, but their claims can lack consistency.

After all, supply responds to demand. Many say it is hard to imagine that demand would be as stark for the documentary series without the success of Netflix's fictional drama The Crown. And some think that despite their criticism of the media, the couple are determined to profit from their experiences.

Meanwhile, others believe that the couple's criticism of the monarchy could eventually make it stronger. Powerful figures speaking out against the monarchy throughout history, including renowned philosophers John Stuart Mill and Jeremy BenthamAn English philosopher and social reformer known as the founder of utilitarianism. , have forced the family to reform and modernise. Perhaps Harry and Meghan will not damage the Firm, but carry it into the future.

Yes: It is a transparent attempt to profit from people's appetite to consume sensational media about the Royal Family. "Stepping back" from the Royal Family should mean that they should stop talking about them too.

No: The couple is raising awareness about the institutional racism in the monarchy, as well as the misogynisticStrong and deeply ingrained prejudice against women.  abuse that its female members have often historically received.

Or... It is not morally wrong, but we should question whether Netflix is the best platform to discuss such a serious issue. Even if Harry and Meghan are not thinking about sales, Netflix is.

The firm - Another way of describing the royal family, often used by palace servants and insiders.

Princess Diana - The first wife of Britain's King Charles III and the mother of Princes William and Harry, who died in a car crash in 1997.

Vendetta - A prolonged angry falling out or campaign against someone.

Jeremy Bentham - An English philosopher and social reformer known as the founder of utilitarianism.

Misogynistic - Strong and deeply ingrained prejudice against women.