Half Man
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202661 minEnded

Half Man

Network:BBC OneHBO Max

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S01E06 - "Episode 6"

Aired on May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

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When Niall's estranged 'brother' Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day, this ambitious series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers' relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults – with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way. It will capture the wild energy of a changing city - a changing world, even - and try to get to the bottom of the difficult question... What does it mean to be a man?

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
61 min
Premiered
April 23, 2026
Ended
May 28, 2026
Schedule
Friday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

Episode 1

1987. When their households merge, Niall and Ruben form a close and unsettling bond. An intimate yet epic exploration of what it means to be a man.2018. It's Niall's wedding day as he follows his estranged ‘brother' Ruben into a barn, away from all his guests. Here, in an explosion of violence, Ruben brutally and shockingly attacks him. Understanding why proves to be the driving question of this drama as we are catapulted back through the decades.

Apr 23, 2026

53 min

Episode 2

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.

Apr 30, 2026

60 min

Episode 3

1993. Niall is conflicted when asked by his mother to lie in court about Ruben's violence. Ruben seems to have changed for the better, so the decision weighs heavily on him.

May 7, 2026

54 min

Episode 4

2008. After a breakdown, Niall learns that Ruben has returned. Obsession takes hold, and a charged confrontation forces the brothers to face their fractured past.

May 14, 2026

65 min

Episode 5

2010. Niall and Ava face major life changes as Ruben struggles with his relationship. An impulsive choice between Mona and Niall has serious consequences for all involved.

May 21, 2026

65 min

Episode 6

2014. Niall has built a new life, but old ties resurface when Mona reconnects with Ruben. Events spiral toward an intense and devastating conclusion.

May 28, 2026

67 min

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