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Richard Gadd arrives on HBO Max with Half Man, a twisted tale of two brothers intertwined for all the wrong reasons. But is it on par with Baby Reindeer?
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What it is: Half Man is a limited series created by and starring Richard Gadd, with Jamie Bell co-starring. It’s a collaboration between HBO and BBC, and is positioned as a high-profile drama in the HBO/distribution lineup.[3][5][7]
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Release window: The series premiered on HBO on April 23, 2026, with subsequent weekly episodes on HBO Max, and aired on BBC platforms in the UK a few days later in late April 2026.[1][5][8]
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Where to watch now: In the United States, expect it to be available on HBO and HBO Max; in the United Kingdom, BBC One and BBC iPlayer have carried the series around its premiere period. Availability may vary by region and current licensing agreements.[5][6][1]
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Reception and previews: The initial trailer dropped in early April 2026 and generated substantial attention, with early reviews noting an emotionally intense and tightly wound narrative consistent with Richard Gadd’s past BBC/HBO projects.[8][3]
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Related context: The project is part of HBO’s broader push into complex character dramas and international collaborations, and its Canneseries premiere highlighted its status as a flagship limited series for 2026.[5]
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- HBO/ BBC collaboration and release details[1][5]
- Trailer and premiere timing[7][3][1]
- UK/BBC availability and related coverage[6][5]
- Critical reception overview[8]