If you are a fan of British dramas, Half Man is an upcoming miniseries you will certainly enjoy. Created, written, executive produced, and starring Richard Gadd, the miniseries tells the tale of two brothers and their relationship over 30 years (via WBD Press).
As for its release time, the series is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max on 23 April 2026. With episodes rolling out weekly, here is everything you need to know about its release!
Half Man: Global Release Schedule
Jamie Bell and Richard Gadd in the show | Credits: HBO
Half Man was announced by BBC One, and HBO later joined the production and distribution. Since it is a joint venture, the series will premiere at different times and dates on different continents.
Here is when the series will premiere globally:
RegionRelease DateUnited StatesThursday, April 23CanadaThursday, April 23Latin AmericaThursday, April 23United Kingdom Friday, April 24 (BBC iPlayer) / Tuesday, April 28 (BBC One)IrelandFriday, April 24 (BBC iPlayer) /Tuesday, April 28 (BBC One)ScotlandFriday, April 24 (BBC iPlayer) /Tuesday, April 28 (BBC Scotland)GermanyFriday, April 24FranceFriday, April 24United Arab EmiratesFriday, April 24AustraliaFriday, April 24IndiaFriday, April 24JapanFriday, April 24ChinaFriday, April 24SingaporeFriday, April 24
New episodes will premiere weekly based on the respective premiere date in different regions. Here is when the next episodes will drop based on their premiere dates:
Episode NumberThursday, April 23 (HBO Max) Friday, April 24 (BBC iPlayer)Tuesday, April 28 (BBC One / BBC Scotland)Episode 2April 30May 1May 5Episode 3May 7May 8May 12Episode 4May 14May 15May 19Episode 5May 21May 22May 26Episode 6May 28May 29June 2
Even though the show drops weekly, you can still choose to watch it once all episodes are available.
Half Man: Global Release Time
Credits: HBO
Credits: HBO
Credits: HBO
Since Half Man will be released on two platforms on different dates, the release timings also differ. For places that have HBO Max or its partner platforms, episodes typically premiere at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.
But for the UK, Ireland, and Scotland, where the series will drop later on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Scotland, new episodes will drop at 6 am BST.
Based on this, here is the global release timing schedule for the series:
TimezoneRelease TimeEDT (US East Coast)9:00 PMPDT (US West Coast)6:00 PMMDT (Mountain Daylight)7:00 PMCDT (Central Daylight)8:00 PMAKDT (Alaska Daylight)5:00 PMHST (Hawaii Standard)3:00 PMBRT / ART (Brazil / Argentina)10:00 PMBST (UK, IE, Scotland)6:00 AMCEST (Central Europe)3:00 AMJST (Japan)10:00 AMIST (India)6:30 AMSGT (Singapore)9:00 AMCST (China Standard Time)9:00 AMAEDT (Australia)11:00 AM
Yet, keep in mind that these timings may differ slightly region-wise. It is better to keep checking your streaming platform for more exact details.
Where to Watch Half Man?
A still from the show | Credits: HBO
As mentioned above, Half Man is a joint venture between HBO and BBC. In places that do not have either of them, the miniseries will drop on partner streaming platforms.
Here is where you can stream the show, depending on the region:
RegionPlatformUnited States and Latin AmericaHBO MaxCanada CraveUK, Ireland, ScotlandBBC iPlayer / BBC One / BBC ScotlandEurope (General)HBO MaxAustraliaStanMiddle EastHBO MaxIndia JioCinemaChinaiQIYI or Tencent VideoSingaporeMax / HBO GoJapanU-NextOther regionsHBO partner platforms differ regionally due to licensing deals
For regions not covered here or for more exact details, check your regional streaming platforms for more information. Or if the show is not available on any platform in your region, a reliable VPN is your best bet!
While BBC iPlayer and BBC One offer free streaming, other services require a paid subscription.
What do you think about the upcoming series? Let us know in the comments below.
Half Man will premiere on HBO Max on Thursday, April 23.
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