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Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell's Half Man to Stream on Lionsgate Play in India

Analysed 25 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
Richard Gadd and Jamie Bell's Half Man to Stream on Lionsgate Play in IndiaPreviousNext

Half Man, a six-episode drama created by Richard Gadd and starring BAFTA winner Jamie Bell, premieres in India on July 3 exclusively on Lionsgate Play. The series explores themes of trauma, masculinity, and male friendship through the complex relationship of two men, Ruben and Niall, over several decades. Following Gadd's acclaimed Baby Reindeer, Half Man delves into emotional silences, loyalty, and the lasting impact of past violence, aiming to present a nuanced view of masculinity in today's world.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • wion— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 25 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus primarily on the artistic and thematic aspects of the series without engaging in political discourse. They present perspectives centered on masculinity, trauma, and male relationships, reflecting the creators' intentions. There is no evident political framing or partisan viewpoints, as coverage emphasizes the show's content and release details.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is generally positive and anticipatory, highlighting the series' emotional depth and critical acclaim. Descriptions emphasize the show's raw intensity and layered storytelling, conveying respect for the creators' work. There is no negative or critical sentiment, resulting in an overall favorable portrayal.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Half Man OTT Release Date: Richard Gadd And Jamie Bell's Drama To Stream On Lionsgate PlayCenterPositive
wionRichard Gadd's Half Man is set to release in India on Lionsgate Play!CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

wion broke this story on 25 Jun, 09:31 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    wion25 Jun, 09:31 am
    Richard Gadd's Half Man is set to release in India on Lionsgate Play!
  2. 2
    news1825 Jun, 10:11 am
    Half Man OTT Release Date: Richard Gadd And Jamie Bell's Drama To Stream On Lionsgate Play

Lens Score breakdown

39/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Lionsgate Play

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
25 Jun 2026
Key entities
Baby ReindeerRichard GaddJamie BellStarzMasculinityDrama (film and television)IndiaBritish Academy of Film and Television ArtsPitch (filmmaking)John F. KennedyOver-the-top media serviceEmmy Awards