TV series
Half Man
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2026-04-28
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 6 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- BBC One
- Production
- Mam Tor Productions, Thistledown Pictures
- Country
- GB
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Jamie Bell as Niall
- Richard Gadd as Ruben
- Neve McIntosh as Lori
- Charlie de Melo as Alby
- Anjli Mohindra as Ava
- Marianne McIvor as Maura
- Amy Manson as Mona
- Stuart Campbell as Young Ruben
- Mitchell Robertson as Young Niall
- Sandy Batchelor as Gus
- Julie Cullen as Young Joanna
- Bilal Hasna as Young Alby
Creators and crew
- Richard Gadd - Creator
- Morven Reid - Executive Producer
- Gaynor Holmes - Executive Producer
- Gavin Smith - Executive Producer
- Lindsay Salt - Executive Producer
- Tally Garner - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1
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
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
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
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
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
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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