BBC viewers are urging everyone to watch Half Man, with Richard Gadd's latest drama being hailed as "phenomenal" and even more shocking than Baby Reindeer.
The six-part series, which debuted on BBC iPlayer last week, aired its first episode on BBC One on Tuesday, April 28. It follows the lives of mild-mannered Niall (Jamie Bell) and fierce Ruben (Richard Gadd), exploring their complicated 30-year friendship.
Described as an "explosion of violence," Half Man opens with an intense moment between the two men at Niall's wedding before flashing back to their teenage years. Gadd, the creator of Baby Reindeer, not only stars in the drama but also masterminded the series, with fans already loving his latest dysfunctional hit.
One fan posted on X: "If Baby Reindeer left us in shock, I think Half Man even more so… the first episode was incredible!" Another echoed: "I'm shocked. If this is just the first episode, I don't dare to think about what will happen in the others."
A third viewer remarked: "Gave me a heady mix of revulsion and discomfort... but in a good way?" Someone else labelled it "phenomenal," writing: "Can't fault this. The writing, acting and filming are all excellent. I've only seen one episode so far but I'm totally hooked."
A user said they were "obsessed" with Half Man and Euphoria season three, another commented "Can't wait to go mentally insane over this," while a fan simply ordered: "Everyone go watch Half Man."
Scoring 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, the six-part drama continues to release episodes first on BBC iPlayer every Friday, followed by a BBC One broadcast every Tuesday night. The official synopsis for episode two reads: "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."
Half Man is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
