as someone who hasn't seen richard gadd's baby reindeer but knows of its heavy content and themes, i went into half man bracing myself for impact. what i got was a compelling story of trauma, sexuality and abusive relationships.

half man intricately tells the story of two step brothers and their intoxicating, volatile relationship in ways i've never seen on TV before. step brothers, one half of the other.

both men create a path to self-destruction, ruining any relationship they…