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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have taken an active role as executive producers in bringing the world of polo to Netflix through their new documentary series.

The five-part series, titled “Polo,” which premiered on December 10, was produced through the couple’s Archewell Productions company in partnership with Boardwalk Pictures.

Executive producer and showrunner Miloš Balać praised the royal couple’s involvement, telling People: “They were wonderful. They were extremely hands-on.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex brought their unique perspectives to the project, with Harry contributing his extensive polo expertise whilst Meghan offered insights into the sport’s social atmosphere.

“They really had a vision for trying to get polo to be accessible to a wider audience,” Balać explained, highlighting the couple’s commitment to making the traditionally exclusive sport more approachable for viewers.

The series takes viewers behind the scenes of the prestigious U.S. Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida.

A central storyline features polo legend Adolfo Cambiaso and his 17-year-old son Poroto, offering a unique father-son narrative within the sport.

The series also benefits from the expertise of Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras, who appears as an expert whilst also serving as a consulting producer.

Prince Harry’s deep knowledge of polo proved invaluable to the production process, according to Balać.

“Prince Harry knows the sport inside and out. To be able to have him as someone to bounce ideas off of and then also to get notes from ‘Maybe if you edit it like this, the polo will just feel even more exciting,'” the show runner said.

Balać particularly valued Harry’s input on maintaining factual accuracy in the editing process.

“To have a polo expert in-house with him was so special. I think a lot of projects have EPs that can give great notes, but it’s rare that you have someone who’s truly an expert in the subject that you are documenting,” he said.

The Duke of Sussex’s annual participation in the Sentebale Polo Cup, his charity’s flagship fundraiser, has helped maintain his connection to the sport.

Prince Harry played a crucial role in securing the participation of the Cambiaso family for the series.

Balać revealed that featuring Adolfo and Poroto Cambiaso was a priority from the early stages of production.

“I think his hope from very early on, which was all of our hopes, is that the Cambiaso’s would be interested and willing to participate because of how much they mean in this world,” the showrunner explained.

The significance of the Cambiasos stems from Adolfo’s reputation as one of polo’s greatest players, whilst his teenage son represents the sport’s future.

“Let’s try and get the Cambiasos was something he put on my to-do list and we were able to do it, so that was a great payoff,” Balać said.

Their participation proved particularly valuable as it captured a unique moment in polo history, with father and son competing against each other for the first time.

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Meghan Markle brought unique insights to the series, particularly regarding polo’s less-known casual atmosphere.

“I think I spoke to them before I ever went to a polo match and it was [Meghan] who really prepped me for how wonderfully casual polo can be,” Balać told People.

Nacho Figueras, a longtime friend of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, plays a dual role in the series as both expert commentator and consulting producer.

Figueras, 47, has been a dedicated ambassador for Prince Harry’s Sentebale charity.

The pair frequently travel together for the Sentebale Polo Cup, which supports young people in southern Africa through the charity Prince Harry established with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006.

The showrunner expressed optimism about the series’ broader appeal beyond traditional sports documentaries.

“At the end of the day, I want people to know that this isn’t a typical sports documentary. It’s about human stories and finding ways to connect with people who you might not otherwise,” he explained