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

You broke down Baby reindeer on Netflix, and now for the new show by Richard Gadd, Half manto 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.

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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 will premiere on HBO Max on April 23, 2026.

Although exact times have not been specified, we can assume the following from shows such as Tips And The Pitt:

WE – 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET
Canada – 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET
India – Friday, April 24 at 6:30 a.m. 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 United Kingdom, Half man will premiere on BBC iPlayer on April 24, 2026 at 6am BST. Here’s how to watch Half man online and free – from anywhere in the world.