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Half Man

Half Man

Some bonds may break you.

TV-MA2026•8.4/10
Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.4/10(72)

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.

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Production

Mam Tor Productions, Thistledown Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 28, 2026

Last Aired

May 26, 2026

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Richard Gadd

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2026-04-28
1987. When their households merge, Niall and Ruben form a close and unsettling bond. An intimate yet epic exploration of what it means to be a man.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2026-05-05
1989. Niall is struggling at university when he invites Ruben to join him and his flatmates for freshers week. What begins with excitement ends in devastating consequences.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2026-05-12
1993. Niall is conflicted when asked by his mother to lie in court about Ruben's violence. Ruben seems to have changed for the better, so the decision weighs heavily on him.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2026-05-19
2008. After a breakdown, Niall learns that Ruben has returned. Obsession takes hold, and a charged confrontation forces the brothers to face their fractured past.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2026-05-26
2010. Niall and Ava face major life changes as Ruben struggles with his relationship. An impulsive choice between Mona and Niall has serious consequences for all involved.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2026-06-02
2014. Niall has built a new life, but old ties resurface when Mona reconnects with Ruben. Events spiral toward an intense and devastating conclusion.

Cast

Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

Niall

Richard Gadd

Richard Gadd

Ruben

Neve McIntosh

Neve McIntosh

Lori

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