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Review: Richard Gadd Molds an Ever-Shifting ‘Half Man’
Richard Gadd’s series follows a fractured relationship and features performances from Jamie Bell and Mitchell Robertson, HBO said.
Jamie Bell and Mitchell Robertson star in "Half Man," a new limited series on HBO.
Centered on two individuals sharing a bedroom, the series follows their evolving, tense dynamic as their personalities shift and shock.
As they age, their personalities shift and shock; one character is studious and bound for university, the other a tough guy with a martial arts background.
The series lets the audience predict character behavior, though it shifts so much that moments become difficult to embrace at times.
Richard Gadd, the creator of "Half Man," shapes the narrative with moments that will prompt questions and beliefs about identity and whether people stay the same or morph.