Half Man 2026

Overview

Half Man is a British six-part television drama created by Richard Gadd. The series is a co-production between Thistledown Pictures and Mam Tor Productions for the BBC and HBO. The cast includes Richard Gadd, Jamie Bell, Stuart Campbell, Mitchell Robertson, Neve McIntosh, and Charlie de Melo. The story follows two men whose long-term relationship is marked by trauma, anger, and complex family problems. The narrative begins when Ruben appears at the wedding of his estranged brother, Niall, acting as a catalyst for an explosion of violence. This event triggers a retrospective look at the last 40 years of their lives and their complicated connection. The series explores themes of emotional struggle and friendship. The show premiered on HBO on 23 April 2026 and debuted on BBC One on 28 April 2026, following an earlier release on BBC iPlayer. The production is characterized as a serious drama and a thriller that examines the history between the two central characters, including the aftermath of a past incident involving a character named Alby.