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Half Man: Richard Gadd series explores male rage
Richard Gadd’s six-part series follows two men whose violent bond and repressed desire drive the drama, with new episodes arriving weekly.
- On April 23, Richard Gadd's HBO limited series "Half Man" premieres, starring Gadd and Jamie Bell as two men whose lives become "inexorably tethered" in a twisted relationship.
- Set in Glasgow, the six-part series explores male rage through flashbacks spanning 30 years, following two "broken men" navigating a volatile, destructive relationship rooted in childhood trauma.
- Creator Gadd spent two years writing and producing the series, working out "six days a week" to transform his physique and create Reuben's intimidating presence opposite Bell.
- Critics remain divided on the show's unrelenting tone, though the series found fans including The Guardian, which gave it a rave review noting its provocative nature.
- The project follows Gadd's 2024 global hit "Baby Reindeer," which brought him international recognition as a writer and performer, establishing him as a significant television voice.
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East Bay TimesWhat to watch: ‘Half Man’ shows Richard Gadd is on a roll
And Samara Weaving and Jason Segel make a heck of warring couple in 'Over Your Dead Body."
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'Baby Reindeer' creator Richard Gadd wasn't going to star in 'Half Man' — then he changed everything about himself
'Half Man' star and creator Richard Gadd initially passed on playing Ruben, but then fully embraced the transformation. 'I did everything I could to change everything about myself,' he tells EW.
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