Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are reuniting on screen for a new comedy series called Brothers, and Apple TV has confirmed exactly when each episode will arrive. The eight-episode show premieres globally on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with the first two episodes dropping on the same day. After that, one new episode will be released every Wednesday until the finale on November 4, 2026.
The series stars the two actors as fictionalised versions of themselves. Their long friendship is turned upside down when they discover a decades-old secret that suggests they might actually be brothers. The show mixes family chaos, fame, and the messy line between truth and rumour.
Full Episode Release Schedule
The complete release plan is straightforward for viewers around the world. Apple TV is following a weekly rollout after the two-episode premiere.
- Episode 1 – On the Road: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Episode 2 – The Hunt: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Episode 3 – Little Woody: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Episode 4 – The Band: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Episode 5 – Valentine’s Day: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Episode 6 – The Dance: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Episode 7 – The Interview: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Episode 8 – On The Road…Again: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
All episodes will be available on Apple TV in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, and more than 100 other countries and regions where the streaming service operates. Apple TV is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Mac, Android devices, smart TVs, and other popular platforms.
What the Show Is About
Brothers follows Woody Harrelson after his daughter’s engagement falls apart. He packs up his family and heads to Matthew McConaughey’s ranch in Austin, Texas, hoping for a quiet stay. The trip takes a sharp turn when Matthew’s mother, Ma Mac, played by Holland Taylor, accidentally lets slip a secret. She hints that Woody and Matthew might share a father.
Woody becomes obsessed with finding the truth and starts turning the ranch upside down. Meanwhile, Matthew is dealing with his own problem: a possible run for Governor of Texas. The result is a chaotic and funny story about friendship, family, and identity.
The official logline from Apple TV describes it as a story about “friendship, family, fame and the messy line between myth and reality.”
Cast and Creative Team
Alongside McConaughey and Harrelson, the ensemble cast includes Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi, Nolan Almeida, Ella Grace Helton, Noah Carganilla, Highdee Kuan, Oona Yaffe, and Holland Taylor.
Lee Eisenberg serves as showrunner and executive producer. Eisenberg is known for his work on Apple TV series like Lessons in Chemistry and WeCrashed, as well as The Office and Jury Duty. McConaughey and Harrelson also serve as executive producers.
The series is produced for Apple TV by Paramount Television Studios. Trent O’Donnell directs multiple episodes, including the pilot.
Production on the series was not without bumps. Reports from 2025 indicated that the show paused filming after original showrunner David West Read left due to creative differences. Lee Eisenberg later stepped in to take over. Filming took place in Austin, Texas, starting in March 2025.
Real-Life Rumours Behind the Story
The idea that McConaughey and Harrelson might be related is not entirely made up for television. The two actors have been friends for decades and have spoken publicly about the strange coincidence involving their parents. Harrelson’s father and McConaughey’s mother knew each other around the time McConaughey was conceived.
In a 2023 interview with Esquire, Harrelson said the pair had never taken a DNA test but admitted there were “a lot of almost insane coincidences.” He added that McConaughey’s mother had a relationship with his father right around the time McConaughey was conceived, calling it “a big coincidence.”
McConaughey has been more sceptical. In a recent interview with The New York Times, he said he is not ready to take a DNA test at age 56. He reportedly said Harrelson “believes wholeheartedly” that they are brothers, while he thinks his mother was just spicing things up.
The two actors first worked together on the 1999 film EDtv, where they played brothers. They later starred in the first season of HBO’s True Detective as detectives Rust Cohle and Marty Hart. That season is widely considered one of the best single seasons of television ever made.
Fan Reactions Ahead of the Premiere
Fans have been reacting to the show’s concept and a recent photoshoot featuring the two actors. A viral Instagram post by Pubity showed McConaughey and Harrelson in silly, sibling-style poses, and the comments poured in.
One user wrote, “Clearly they are brothers.” Another commented, “They look more like brothers than me and my brother.” A third fan speculated, “If they could drop some DNA results to confirm what the rest of the world already knows, that would be great.”
When footage from the show appeared online, fans were equally enthusiastic. One commented, “They’re finally giving the people what they want!” Another joked, “I hope at the end when the credits roll, we get footage of them taking a real DNA test after they shot the movie.” A third fan added, “I’m so happy they’ve finally done a movie together like this!!! I love how close they are! Can’t wait to see this!!”
The show’s trailer was released on August 25, 2026, giving viewers a first look at the comedy’s tone. The preview showed the two actors in their fictionalised roles, with Harrelson’s character digging for answers while McConaughey’s character tries to manage the chaos.
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Where to Watch and Release Details for Global Viewers
Brothers will stream exclusively on Apple TV. The service is available in over 100 countries and regions. Subscribers in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and other markets can watch the episodes on the same schedule, as the release is global.
Apple TV costs £9.99 per month in the UK and has similar pricing in other markets. The service offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free for a limited time.
The eight-episode first season runs from September 23 to November 4, 2026. With its mix of real-life friendship, a bizarre family mystery, and a talented comedy team behind the scenes, Brothers is set to be one of the most talked-about new shows of the season.
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