First Look at HBO/BBC Series Half Man Starring Richard Gadd

HBO and the BBC have unveiled the first images from Half Man, a six-part drama series premiering in 2026.Half Man follows the complex relationship between brothers Niall (Jamie Bell) and Ruben (Richard Gadd). When Ruben unexpectedly shows up at Niall's wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence and a flashback through their lives.

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Spanning nearly forty years—from the 1980s to the present—Half Man illuminates the ups and downs of Niall and Ruben's bond, from meeting as troubled teenagers to their eventual breakup as adults, including all the beautiful, painful, hilarious, and emotionally charged moments. The series explores themes of masculinity and change in a world constantly in flux.

The series was also created by Gadd (Baby Reindeer).

In addition to Gadd and Bell, the series stars Stuart Campbell, Mitchell Robertson, Neve McIntosh, Amy Manson, Philippine Velge, and Bilal Hasna. Alexandra Brodski and Eshref Reybrouck are directing.

Half Man premieres in 2026 on HBO Max (US, Latin America, Europe) and on BBC One, BBC Scotland, and BBC iPlayer (UK and Ireland).

See more first-look footage below:

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