# Half Man (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/half-man/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 79/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 76% |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Fan Score | 81% |
| Creator | Richard Gadd |
| Platform | HBO Max |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (6 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Half Man (2026) is a Drama series created by Richard Gadd, streaming on HBO Max. It holds a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (79%), Metascore (67/100), IMDb (8/10), TMDB fan (81%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 76%.

## Celluloid verdict

Raw, bruising and defiantly uncomfortable, Half Man doesn't match Baby Reindeer's lightning strike, but Gadd and Jamie Bell make its portrait of fraternal damage impossible to shake.

## Synopsis

At Niall's wedding, the sudden arrival of his estranged brother Ruben detonates into violence — and the story reels backward across three decades to trace how they got there. One brother is shy and tender, the other armored in fists-first masculinity, and the bond between them curdles from playground loyalty into a lifelong tangle of secrets, obsession and need. Richard Gadd follows Baby Reindeer with another unflinching excavation of male shame, this time mapped across an entire lifetime.

## Cast

Jamie Bell, Richard Gadd, Mitchell Robertson, Stuart Campbell

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Half Man worth watching?**
Yes — Half Man earns a 77% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 79%, Metascore 67/100, IMDb 8/10, TMDB fan 81%. Audience snapshot is separate (76%). Raw, bruising and defiantly uncomfortable, Half Man doesn't match Baby Reindeer's lightning strike, but Gadd and Jamie Bell make its portrait of fraternal damage impossible to shake.

**Is Half Man on Netflix?**
No — Half Man is not on Netflix. It streams on HBO Max, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Half Man come out?**
Half Man first aired in 2026 (2026). Created by Richard Gadd; it streams on HBO Max today.

**Is Half Man on HBO Max?**
Yes — Half Man is available on HBO Max in many regions (catalogued under HBO Max on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the HBO Max app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Half Man are there?**
Half Man has 1 season across 6 episodes (2026). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Half Man?**
Half Man streams on HBO Max in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Half Man?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Half Man’s 6 episodes take around 5 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Half Man?**
Half Man stars Jamie Bell, Richard Gadd, Mitchell Robertson, Stuart Campbell. Created by Richard Gadd.

**How many episodes are in Half Man?**
Half Man has 6 episodes across 1 season (2026).

**What is Half Man about?**
At Niall's wedding, the sudden arrival of his estranged brother Ruben detonates into violence — and the story reels backward across three decades to trace how they got there. One brother is shy and tender, the other armored in fists-first masculinity, and the bond between them curdles from playground loyalty into a lifelong tangle of secrets, obsession and need. Richard Gadd follows Baby Reindeer…

**Who created Half Man?**
Half Man was created by Richard Gadd. It is a drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Half Man?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s HBO Max hub, or open More Like This.

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