HBO’s Divisive 6-Part Miniseries Quietly Takes Over Streaming

As the Emmy season kicks off, the conversation surrounding the nominees is heating up, with networks and streaming services already making their FYC bids. Competition is stiff this year, with heavy hitters like Netflix, Apple TV, and HBO submitting in different categories. From seasoned actors to newcomers, everyone is throwing their hat in the ring, even as some actors, like Jon Hamm, get early disappointing news after being disqualified from their category. HBO has consistently taken home numerous awards, and this season, they have submitted a new intense miniseries that is generating a lot of buzz despite the controversy it has attracted.

Predictions put this 6-part miniseries high up on the list of shows and performers that could secure a nomination when the announcements are made on July 8. The series that tells the story of two brothers entangled in an intense relationship completed airing two weeks ago, but it hasn’t relented on streaming, appearing on HBO Max’s top ten list for the past several weeks, according to FlixPatrol. As the chances of its stars securing Emmy nominations rise, the show, titled Half Man, continues to make a mark on streaming despite criticism of its violent portrayal of the central relationship.

HBO has submitted Half Man for 21 categories, with some actors competing for the same category. Events in the series span three decades, with different actors portraying the characters at different stages. For Lead Actor in a limited series, Mitchell Robertson and Jamie Bell have been submitted for their portrayals of younger and older Niall Kennedy, respectively. Meanwhile, Stuart Campbell and Richard Gadd submitted in the Supporting Actor category for their portrayals of younger and older Ruben Pallister. HBO has also submitted more acting and creative categories. While the competition is stiff, Half Man boasts some of the best performances this year, and it could secure a nomination or even a win.

‘Half Man’ Was Saved By Its Performances

Series creator and writer Richard Gadd came to prominence with his hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer. Expectations were high for his next project, but Half Man did not reach the critical acclaim of Baby Reindeer. The show’s use of violence was singled out by critics, who noted that it could be uncomfortable to watch at times. However, the writing and acting remained top tier, with all the actors receiving acclaim for their performances, especially Bell.

All episodes of Half Man are available to stream on HBO Max in the U.S. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.