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Half Man

Drama · 2026 · Rated 6.7/10

Last aired: S1 E6, Episode 6 · 2026-05-28

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. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day, this ambitious series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers' relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults – with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way. It will capture the wild energy of a changing city - a changing world, even - and try to get to the bottom of the difficult question... What does it mean to be a man?

Cast

Richard Gadd Ruben Pallister

Jamie Bell Niall Kennedy

Mitchell Robertson Young Niall

Stuart Campbell Young Ruben

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2026-04-23 · 53 min 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. 2018. It's Niall's wedding day as he follows his estranged ‘brother' Ruben into a barn, away from all his guests. Here, in an explosion of violence, Ruben brutally and shockingly attacks him. Understanding why proves to be the driving question of this drama as we are catapulted back through the decades.

E2 Episode 2 2026-04-30 · 60 min 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.

E3 Episode 3 2026-05-07 · 54 min 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.

E4 Episode 4 2026-05-14 · 65 min 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.

E5 Episode 5 2026-05-21 · 65 min 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.

E6 Episode 6 2026-05-28 · 67 min 2014. Niall has built a new life, but old ties resurface when Mona reconnects with Ruben. Events spiral toward an intense and devastating conclusion.

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