Meet the creator behind Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd!

What happens when one of the world’s most uncompromising series creators turns his attention to the role of men today?

Richard Gadd stunned audiences with Baby Reindeer, a raw, personal, and uncomfortably honest story that topped global viewing charts and redefined what a modern drama series can be. With over 60 million views in just one month and numerous awards, including several Emmys and a BAFTA, the series struck a nerve far beyond the industry.

Now Gadd returns with the drama series Half Man — a co-production between BBC and HBO that dives straight into one of the most complex and contentious debates of our time: What does it mean to be a man today? The series follows two brothers over three decades, exploring masculinity, violence, and what happens to close relationships when they fracture.

At the Nordic Media Festival, you’ll meet a creator who not only captures the spirit of the times, but helps shape it. As with Baby Reindeer, he is doing “everything” this time as well — writing, starring, and serving as executive producer.

For anyone developing, writing, or producing series, this is a rare opportunity to understand how deeply personal stories can be transformed into series magic.