The new limited series Half Man from Richard Gadd, the creator of Baby Reindeer, is almost here. This six-episode drama follows two brothers over nearly 40 years of friendship, fighting, and family secrets.
The show will air weekly on HBO and stream on HBO Max starting April 23, 2026. BBC viewers in the UK and Ireland will get the episodes starting April 24, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about when and where to watch each new episode.
Half Man Episode Release Dates on HBO and HBO Max
The series follows a weekly release pattern. New episodes arrive every Thursday on HBO at 9:00 PM Eastern Time / 6:00 PM Pacific Time. HBO Max subscribers can stream the same episode at the same time. The season will run for six weeks, with the finale airing on May 28, 2026.
Here is the full weekly schedule for Half Man episodes on HBO and HBO Max:
- Episode 1: April 23, 2026
- Episode 2: April 30, 2026
- Episode 3: May 7, 2026
- Episode 4: May 14, 2026
- Episode 5: May 21, 2026
- Episode 6 (Finale): May 28, 2026
All episodes are one hour long. This is a limited series, meaning the story finishes with these six episodes.
When Half Man Releases on BBC iPlayer and BBC One
Viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland will get the show one day after the US premiere. Half Man arrives on BBC iPlayer on April 24, 2026, with episodes available from 6:00 AM GMT. The show will also air on BBC One and BBC Scotland during the same week.
The BBC release schedule for Half Man is:
- Episode 1: April 24, 2026
- Episode 2: May 1, 2026
- Episode 3: May 8, 2026
- Episode 4: May 15, 2026
- Episode 5: May 22, 2026
- Episode 6: May 29, 2026
Global Release Times for Half Man
Different regions get the show at different times. HBO Max will release Half Man in Latin America on April 24, 2026, and in Europe on April 25, 2026.
Here are the release times for viewers around the world:
- United States (East Coast): Thursday, April 23 at 9:00 PM ET
- United States (West Coast): Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 PM PT
- United Kingdom: Friday, April 24 at 6:00 AM GMT
- India: Friday, April 24 at 6:30 AM IST
- Central Europe (Germany, France, Italy): Friday, April 24 at 2:00 AM CET
- Japan and South Korea: Friday, April 24 at 10:00 AM JST
- Australia and New Zealand: Friday, April 24 at 1:00 PM NZST
What Is Half Man About
Half Man tells the story of Ruben (played by Richard Gadd) and Niall (played by Jamie Bell). They are not blood-related brothers, but they grew up together as if they were family. The story jumps between the 1980s and the present day, showing how their friendship fell apart over three decades.
Younger versions of the characters are played by Mitchell Robertson (young Niall) and Stuart Campbell (young Ruben).
The official description says the show starts when Ruben shows up at Niall’s wedding. His strange behavior leads to a violent fight, and then the story goes back in time to explain how they got to that point. The series looks at male anger, broken friendships, and how hard it is to fix things after a big fight.
Where to Stream Half Man
Half Man is a co-production between HBO and the BBC. Here is where you can watch it based on your location:
- United States: HBO and HBO Max
- United Kingdom and Ireland: BBC iPlayer, BBC One, and BBC Scotland
- Latin America: HBO Max starting April 24
- Europe: HBO Max starting April 25
The show is only available on these official platforms. New episodes drop weekly instead of all at once, so viewers have to wait seven days between each episode.
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Why the Weekly Release Schedule Matters
Unlike many streaming shows that release full seasons at once, Half Man comes out one episode per week. This gives audiences time to talk about each episode, share theories, and build excitement for the next one. It also matches how HBO traditionally releases its dramas, like Succession and The Last of Us.
This slower release style works well for character-driven stories. With six episodes total, the show has a tight, focused plot without extra filler scenes.
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