Richard speaks to Men's Health UK about the physical transformation he had to undergo in order to portray Ruben. It's amazing to see how normal he looks as himself and how, well, not normal he looks as Ruben. He's an incredible actor.
The whole testimony storyline was just crazy. Now I have to know how Niall and Alby ended up together. Also, I think this episode shows Alby as more complex, even if for most of it other characters are just talking about him. He is no longer the manipulative, almost cocky kid that thinks everyone is ready to be as comfortable with their sexuality as he is.
Also, WTF is wrong with Niall's mom? Why is she constantly trying to cause her son anxiety? Dammit lady, won't you understand that Ruben is dangerous to your son? Why is she pushing Niall into contact with Ruben every time? Doesn't she want her own son to be safe?
I need the next episode now! I get it that Gadd probably wouldn't have been able to create a series like this for Netflix and I feel that HBO is the right home for it but darn it, I wish I could just binge watch the whole thing.
It's not that rotten tomatoes is THE place film and TV reviews, but it does have a certain cultural significance. Half Man's score is 77% right now. Baby Reindeer was 99% pretty fast, if I remember correctly. It's true that Baby Reindeer was on Netflix and all the episodes were available to binge immediately, but I feel like people are being a bit harsh after only two episodes of Half Man. I get that it's much more intense for a lot of people than Baby Reindeer, but quality wise, it's on par with it. I don't get the 78% to be honest.
But I bought two leather bags for 139 bucks! The Coach one is as good as new! The Cynthia Rowley one is a little bit more beat up, but I couldn't say no to the color. They're both gorgeous.
In one episode (episode 2) you made me feel hopeful for for Niall for finding a healthy relationship with Alby, then scared when Ruben beat the crap out of him, then hopeful again when it was reavled that Niall is actually marrying Alby, then scared again when Ruben showed up.
Like, this episode was touching, even heartwarming, until Ruben got violent again. Also, I identified so much with Niall's anxiety (both when he was a student and at the wedding when his mother told him Ruben was on his way) that I got second hand anxiety.
Honestly, I thought I wouldn't be able to continue watching this show because of how violent it is, but now I'm emotionally invested.