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Season 1 – Half Man

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When Niall's estranged brother Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 17h
2.5/5
Half Man seeks understanding through extremes, but that can also leave you desensitised to this demanding show. Go to Full Review Lauren Sarner New York Post 17h
It’s a morally thorny big swing that makes a splash and stands out in our current landscape of tired reboots and revivals. Go to Full Review Nick Hilton Independent (UK) 17h
2/5
It’s hard to escape the nagging suspicion that Gadd’s sophomore programme is a calculated attempt to make something brave and startling and important and all the other adjectives that were applied, more authentically, to Baby Reindeer. Go to Full Review Stephen A. Russell ScreenHub 10h
Gadd proves, once again, that he can dive headlong into the consequences of our darkest impulses ... without easily retreating to the light, all the while bringing twisted humour to the horror. Go to Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network 14h
9/10
Watching Half Man is going to leave you with the desire to think about your own psychological well-being and question whether everything you have experienced in your life is all right. Go to Full Review Milo Pope metro.co.uk 16h
4/5
In Half Man, Richard [Gadd] has created two extraordinarily, never-endingly fascinating characters with a wonderfully interesting dynamic between them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Richard Gadd

Creator

Jamie Bell

Niall

Richard Gadd

Ruben

Neve McIntosh

Lori

Charlie de Melo

Alby

Tom Andrews

Butch

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Apr 23 Ruben shows up unexpectedly at Niall's wedding; this surprise visit turns what should be a joyous occasion into chaos, leading to an eruption of violence that catapults back through the decades. Details Episode 2 Airs Apr 30 When Niall's estranged brother Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day. Details Episode 3 Airs May 7 When Niall's estranged brother Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day. Details Episode 4 Airs May 14 When Niall's estranged brother Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day. Details Episode 5 Airs May 21 When Niall's estranged brother Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day. Details Episode 6 Airs May 23 When Niall's estranged brother Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day. Details
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Season Info

Director
Eshref Reybrouck, Alexandra Brodski
Creator
Richard Gadd
Screenwriter
Richard Gadd
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 23, 2026