When Niall's estranged 'brother' Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives. Spanning almost forty years from the 1980s to the present day, this ambitious series will cover the highs and lows of the brothers' relationship, from them meeting as teenagers to their falling out as adults – with all the good, bad, terrible, funny, angry, and challenging moments along the way. It will capture the wild energy of a changing city - a changing world, even - and try to get to the bottom of the difficult question... What does it mean to be a man?
Show Info
Web channel: HBO Max
(2026 -
now)
Schedule: Fridays
(~ 53 min)
Status: In Development; premiering April 2026
Show Type:
Scripted
Genres:
Drama
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes
Created by:
Richard Gadd
Official site: play.hbomax.com
Next Episode
Episode 1
Episode 1x01; Apr 23, 2026
2018. It's Niall's wedding day as he follows his estranged ‘brother' Ruben into a barn, away from all his guests. Here, in an explosion of violence, Ruben brutally and shockingly attacks him. Understanding why proves to be the driving question of thi…
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Cast
Jamie Bell
as NiallExtra Details
Also known as:
- Lions