Baby Reindeer Creator Richard Gadd Reveals 2026 BBC, HBO Series Half Man

Richard Gadd, creator of the Emmy-winning series Baby Reindeer, is set to release a new limited drama series titled Half Man in 2026 on HBO Max and BBC. The six-episode series stars Gadd alongside Jamie Bell as estranged half brothers Ruben and Niall, whose reunion at Niall's wedding triggers an explosion of violence that revisits their complex relationship spanning nearly four decades from the 1980s to the present. The show explores themes of family trauma, masculinity, and the evolving dynamics of their relationship, portrayed also by Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell as the brothers in their youth. Additional cast includes Neve McIntosh and Marianne McIvor as the brothers' mothers, among others. Half Man is created, written, and executive produced by Gadd, continuing his focus on dark and personal storytelling following the critical success of Baby Reindeer, which depicted Gadd's own traumatic experiences. The series aims to capture the emotional highs and lows of the brothers' relationship against the backdrop of a changing city and world.