What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSpare
Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex · Book · 2023
If you loved Spare, start with Spencer (Pablo Larraín, 2021) — a film on the same thread. Below: 2 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Spare across media.
If Spare captivated you, these titles explore the heavy burden of living under a microscope while navigating complex family legacies.
Films on the same thread
Spencer
Pablo Larraín · Film · 2021
Explores: Marriage Breakdown, Royal Family Conflict, Mental Health Struggles.
Much like the internal struggle documented in Spare, this film provides a raw look at the suffocating pressures of royal life and the desperate search for personal identity.
Red, White & Royal Blue
Matthew López · Film · 2023
Explores: Forbidden Love, Enemies to Lovers, Royal Romance.
This story mirrors the media scrutiny faced in Spare, offering a lighthearted but familiar look at the collision between high-stakes royal duty and the desire for private happiness.
Series on the same thread
The Crown
Peter Morgan · Series · 2016
Explores: British Monarchy, Political Intrigue, Royal Family Dynamics.
If you appreciated the behind-the-scenes look at the British monarchy in Spare, this series provides the essential historical context for the family dynamics and political pressures described.
Bodyguard
Jed Mercurio · Series · 2018
Explores: PTSD, Government Conspiracy, Moral Ambiguity.
The protagonist in this series shares the military background and unresolved trauma found in Spare, highlighting the difficult transition from service to navigating high-level political and personal danger.
House of the Dragon
George R. R. Martin · Series · 2022
Explores: Succession, Power Struggles, Dynastic Conflict.
Fans of the dynastic tension in Spare will recognize the same crushing weight of tradition and succession struggles as this powerful family begins to fracture from within.
Masters of the Air
John Orloff · Series · 2024
Explores: Brotherhood, Courage Under Fire, The Cost of War.
This series captures the same themes of brotherhood and the profound cost of war that Prince Harry explores in Spare, focusing on the bonds formed under immense pressure.
Podcasts on the same thread
Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb, TODAY · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human resilience, Emotional healing, Self-discovery.
If the personal healing journey in Spare resonated with you, these conversations offer further exploration of human resilience and the process of finding strength after significant emotional adversity.
Royal Exclusive
Podcast
Explores: British monarchy, Royal family, Palace intrigue.
For those who remained interested in the palace intrigue discussed in Spare, this podcast provides an ongoing, insider perspective on the current reality of the royal family members.
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Common questions
Is Spare a number one bestseller?
Yes, Spare is a number one New York Times bestseller. It is recognized as a global phenomenon that recounts an unforgettable story of love, loss, courage, and healing as told by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
What is the focus of the memoir Spare?
Spare focuses on the life of Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. It details his experiences as one of two young princes walking behind their mother's coffin, an event described as a searing image of the twentieth century that the world watched in sorrow and horror.
How has the critical reception of Spare been described?
The New Yorker described Spare as a compellingly artful blockbuster memoir. It was also included in their list of the best books of the year, highlighting its impact as a global phenomenon that explores themes of love, loss, courage, and healing.
Who wrote the book Spare?
Spare was written by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Published in 2023, the book serves as his memoir, providing an intimate look at his life and the experiences he faced while growing up in the public eye.