From executive producers Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, comes an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced and glamorous world of Polo. Over five episodes, the documentary series follows elite global players on and off the field as they compete in the high-stakes U.S. Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida. Through fierce rivalries and intense training, viewers will get an unprecedented glimpse into the dedication and skill required to compete at the sport’s highest level. From a young player pushed to his limits by his demanding father, to a former golfer who’s made significant sacrifices for the love of the sport, to the father-son duo widely regarded as the greatest players of all time – they all face intense personal and professional challenges as they vie for the coveted title. Polo is an Archewell and Boardwalk Pictures Production.
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00:00Imagine going on a horse at 35 miles an hour with someone coming at you at full speed.
00:09The adrenaline that goes through your body, it's addicting.
00:16Polo is not just a sport, polo is a lifestyle.
00:21We eat, we breathe, we sleep polo.
00:26For sure it's glamorous.
00:28It's a sexy sport too, dirty sweaty boys, riding.
00:34The best players in the world come to Wellington to compete in the U.S. Open.
00:39There's a lot of competition, everybody is fighting for themselves.
00:42This year, the big story, the father-son duo, they're playing against each other.
00:48I want to win against my dad, I can say that I'm the greatest in the sport.
00:54I'm very proud of my son, but I tried to beat him.
01:00I think it's healthy to have somewhat of a personal life outside of being an athlete.
01:04Timmy is extremely charming and his looks are what they are.
01:08It's a distraction.
01:09Duda cuts the ball back at the goal.
01:11Stupid play.
01:12My father, he's the team owner and coaches us sometimes.
01:15I don't like to hear him criticize Timmy.
01:17Timmy!
01:18Too many handoffs didn't go well, the transitions were not right.
01:21The whole goal is to make this kid better.
01:24Men.
01:26Polo can take a toll on your family, and that's no secret.
01:29I started traveling back and forth to Argentina twice a week.
01:32When do you come back?
01:33I don't know.
01:34You can't do that when someone is pregnant.
01:38I've put more at stake this season than I ever have in the past.
01:46The cambiosos have a huge target on their back because they always win.
01:49How can you not want to beat them?
01:51A whole bunch of dangerous things that can happen.
01:53It's not a motorized vehicle, it's not a car.
01:55Think of a 1,200 pound animal.
01:58Every day we have to move forward.
02:00I'll do whatever I have to.
02:01Because at the end of the day, I have to win.
02:05Buckle up folks, it's only going to get better from here.
02:07When you crank it up to 11, people can't hold on.
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