BBC's new drama Half Man, from the creator of Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd, has arrived on BBC iPlayer. The series explores male friendships and toxic masculinity, set across three decades.
Release Date
The first episode of Half Man debuted on BBC iPlayer on Friday, April 24, at 6am. Subsequent episodes will be released every Friday, with the finale expected on Friday, May 29. For those watching on BBC One, the series premieres on Tuesday, April 28, at 10.40pm, with weekly episodes airing in the same slot, culminating on Tuesday, May 2.
Cast
Richard Gadd stars as Ruben, a troubled man. He is joined by Jamie Bell, known for Billy Elliot and the upcoming Peaky Blinders sequel, as Niall, his "brother." Younger versions of the characters are played by Stuart Campbell (Rogue Heroes) as young Ruben and Mitchell Robertson (Curfew) as young Niall. Charlie de Melo (Coronation Street, Rivals) appears as Alby.
Plot
Half Man tells the story of Niall and Ruben, who are brothers "not related in blood but the closest you can get." Ruben is fierce and loyal, while Niall is meek and mild-mannered. They become inseparable as teenagers. However, when Ruben arrives at Niall's wedding three decades later, he appears on edge and shifty. An explosion of violence ensues, catapulting the narrative back through their lives from the 1980s to the present day. The series examines brotherhood, violence, and the fragility of male relationships, highlighting that sometimes the closest bonds break the hardest.
Half Man is now streaming on BBC iPlayer and airs on BBC One from April 28.
