Some bonds may break you.
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.
Half Man (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 6.0
Writer: Richard Gadd
Air date: 2026-04-28
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 6.7
Writer: Richard Gadd
Air date: 2026-05-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 6.3
Writer: Richard Gadd
Air date: 2026-05-12
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 6.5
Writer: Richard Gadd
Air date: 2026-05-19
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 5.8
Writer: Richard Gadd
Air date: 2026-05-26
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 5.7
Writer: Richard Gadd
Air date: 2026-06-02
Runtime: 68 min
Overview: 2014. Niall has built a new life, but old ties resurface when Mona reconnects with Ruben. Events spiral toward an intense and devastating conclusion.
Seasons
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