What is the release date for Half Man episode 1 on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?

You've binged Baby Reindeer on Netflix, and now it's time for Richard Gadd's new show, Half Man, to hit HBO Max and BBC iPlayer.

The series follows brothers Niall (Jamie Bell) and Ruben (Gadd) through 30 years of their lives, exploring why their relationship is so toxic in Ruben's hands.

It's a world away from what we've seen before, yet all too similar. But when will Half Man episode 1 be released?

What time can I watch Half Man episode 1 on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?

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Let's take the HBO Max schedule first. The six-part drama premieres on HBO Max in the on April 23, 2026.

While exact timings haven't been specified, we can assume the following from shows such as Hacks and The Pitt:

• US – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• Canada – 6pm PT / 9pm ET
• India – Friday, April 24 at 6:30am IST
• Singapore – Friday, April 24 at 9am SGT
• Australia – Friday, April 24 at 11am AEDT
• New Zealand – Friday, April 24 at 12pm NZDT

For the UK, Half Man will be premiering on BBC iPlayer on April 24, 2026, at 6am BST. Here's how to watch Half Man online and for free – from anywhere in the world.

When can I watch new episodes of Half Man?

Regardless of which streamer you're tuning in on, Half Man's six episodes will be released on a weekly basis.

This gives us the following schedule:

• Episode 1: April 23/24
• Episode 2: April 30/May 1
• Episode 3: May 7/8
• Episode 4: May 14/15
• Episode 5: May 21/22
• Episode 6: May 28/29

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