Richard Gadd clearly has no interest in making bland, easy-to-watch television to follow up his massive Netflix hit Baby reindeer with Half a man – another drama that seeks to get under the viewers’ skin.
As seen in Half a man trailer (which you can watch below), the two have a love-hate relationship. Ruben is the volatile ying to Niall’s more timid yang, with trauma, friction and conflict from their past coming between them.
You can find out what we meant in our review, but expect another exploration of 21st century masculinity from Gadd’s six-part series. Without further ado, here’s how you see Half a man online and free.
How to watch Half Man for free
BBC One and the BBC iPlayer streaming website and app will show every episode of Half a man absolutely FREE.
The first episode is released a day later than in the US, hits BBC iPlayer at 06.00 on Friday 24 April.
What if you are abroad? NordVPN will unlock your free Half a man streams – more on that below.
Use a VPN to watch Half Man anywhere
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it’s back in your home country (eg the UK), thereby letting you unlock your usual streaming services. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 75% discount.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you’re visiting the US and want to see your usual UK service, select a UK server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Go to BBC iPlayer or your usual domestic streaming service and watch Half a man.
How to watch Half Man online in the US
Half a man premiered on HBO Max streaming service with the first episode lands on Thursday, April 23. The further five episodes will be published one at a time on the following Thursdays.
HBO Max plans start at $10.99 per month – you can too sign up for Max via Amazon Primewhich costs the same but could be more convenient if you’re a Prime member.
Away when Half a man is on? You can still access your usual streaming services from anywhere by using a VPN.
How to watch Half Man online in the UK
Viewers in the UK can clock Half a man FREE – both online and on TV.
Episodes will be released weekly Fridays the 24th at 06.00 from 24 April on BBC iPlayer platform.
If you are outside the UK but want to take advantage of your usual coverage, check out NordVPN and follow the instructions above.
Do you prefer to watch traditional TV? Episode 1 airs on BBC One at 22.40 Tuesday 28 April. The BBC is a free-to-air service in the UK, although to watch it you need to hold a valid TV license as this also covers consumption of digital content.
How to watch Half Man online in Canada
In Canada, Half a man will be streamed by Dry after. Episodes will go out Thursdays from 23 April.
Desire plans start at $11.99 per month, with more expensive tiers available if you want to ditch ads or bundle on other platforms like Disney+ or TSN.
Away from Canada now? Use NordVPN to watch your usual streaming service abroad.
How to watch Half Man online in Australia
Half a man will go out on Stan streaming platform in Australia. Episodes will arrive Saturdaysfrom 25 April.
Stan subscriptions start at $12 per month for a Basic plan, with incremental increases if you want to add HD/4K quality and additional devices.
Outside Australia? Aussies away from home can use a VPN to unblock Stan and look Half a man as they would at home.
What you need to know about Half Man
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When is the release date for Half Man?
Half a man premieres in the USA and Canada on Thursday 23 April and continues weekly for six episodes.
In the UK, episodes arrive a day later from Friday 24 April, while they land on Saturdays in Australia.
Half Man episode guide
Half a man is set to consist of six episodes, which will premiere in North America according to the following schedule:
- Section 1 – Thursday 23 April
- Section 2 – Thursday 30 April
- Section 3 – Thursday 7 May
- Section 4 – Thursday 14 May
- Section 5 – Thursday 21 May
- Section 6 – Thursday 28 May
Half man cast
- Richard Gadd as Ruben Pallister
- Stuart Campbell like young Reuben
- Jamie Bell as Niall Kennedy
- Mitchell Robertson like young Niall
- Marianne McIvor like Maura
- Neve McIntosh like Lori
- Charlie De Melo
- Bilal Hasna
- Julie Cullen
- Amy Manson
- Philippine Voters
- Stuart McQuarrie
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