Richard Gadd returns with new series Half Man

14 articles · Updated · NPR · Apr 30

The show follows two boys who become brothers after their mothers fall in love in 1980s Scotland.
Gadd is returning as creator and star after Baby Reindeer became an unexpected hit for Netflix in 2024.
The new project builds on the momentum from Baby Reindeer, which raised Gadd's international profile through its success on the streaming platform.

Can Gadd's new drama create the same stir as 'Baby Reindeer' without being based on a true story?

Is Richard Gadd creating a brave new TV genre or becoming trapped by his own 'hard-watch' success?