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Half Man
On BBC One — From Mam Tor Productions · Thistledown Pictures
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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.
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- E1 Episode 1Next upApr 28, 2026 · 54 min · ★ 6.5
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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.
Guest stars: Piers Ewart (Young Gus), Calum Manchip (Drew), Scot Greenan (John), Stuart McQuarrie (Mr. Jenkins), Gordon Brown (Murray), Charlotte Blackwood (Young Mona), Marianne McIvor (Maura), Stuart Campbell (Young Ruben)
- E2 Episode 2May 5, 2026 · 60 min · ★ 6.8
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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.
Guest stars: Julie Cullen (Young Joanna), Philippine Velge (Celeste), Bilal Hasna (Young Alby), Charlie de Melo (Alby), Tony Cownie (Vicaire), Anjli Mohindra (Ava), Stuart Campbell (Young Ruben), Mitchell Robertson (Young Niall)
- E3 Episode 3May 12, 2026 · 55 min · ★ 6.5
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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.
Guest stars: Julie Cullen (Young Joanna), Bilal Hasna (Young Alby), Charlie de Melo (Alby), Anjli Mohindra (Ava), Marianne McIvor (Maura), Stuart Campbell (Young Ruben), Mitchell Robertson (Young Niall), Sandy Batchelor (Gus)
- E4 Episode 4May 19, 2026 · 65 min · ★ 6.8
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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.
Guest stars: Charlie de Melo (Alby), Anjli Mohindra (Ava), Kate Robson-Stuart (Joanna), Amy Manson (Mona), Marianne McIvor (Maura), Sandy Batchelor (Gus)
- E5 Episode 5May 26, 2026 · 66 min · ★ 6.1
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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.
Guest stars: Charlie de Melo (Alby), Anjli Mohindra (Ava), Amy Manson (Mona)
- E6 Episode 6Jun 2, 2026 · 68 min · ★ 6.1
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2014. Niall has built a new life, but old ties resurface when Mona reconnects with Ruben. Events spiral toward an intense and devastating conclusion.
Guest stars: Charlie de Melo (Alby), Amy Manson (Mona), Marianne McIvor (Maura)
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Created by Richard Gadd
Richard Gadd
Jamie Bell
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tender_buttkissJun 14, 2026
The fuck was that ending?? I'm genuinely confused what the hell happened. Such incredibly toxic irredeemable characters! Nobody deserves to make it out unscathed in this messy series. Wish I hadn't wasted my time watching. Genuinely feel like I need to take a shower after sitting through that finale.