TMDb/Richard Gadd TV Richard Gadd on stepping away from autobiography for HBO's Half Man, his creative shift after Baby Reindeer, and exploring new fictional territory. April 27, 2026 AceShowbiz - Half Man marks a distinct shift for Richard Gadd, who is known for drawing deeply from personal experience in his previous work, particularly in Baby Reindeer. For this upcoming HBO six-part limited series, he has ventured into wholly fictional territory, while still infusing elements of himself into the story.