TV ShowEndedBBC OneDrama

Half Man

Name: Half Man
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-04-28
Duration: 45 min

2026 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United Kingdom

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.

8.0(184 reviews)

12.2381% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Apr 28, 2026
Last air date: Jun 2, 2026
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Richard Gadd
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Mam Tor Productions, Thistledown Pictures

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Keywords

brotherhoodstepbrotherin the closetweddinggay marriageincestex-conlgbtestrangedbrother brother relationshipbrothersviolencestepbrothers' relationshipgayviolent tendencies

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Jamie Bell

Niall

Richard Gadd

Ruben

Neve McIntosh

Lori

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.0

184 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim8/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong8/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful