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The Half Brother

6.420131 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Revolving around the life of un-produced screenwriter Barnum Nilsen, The Half Brother is a dramatic family saga that offers an historical parable of 20th century Europe. On V Day, May 1945, as a continent emerges from war, Barnum’s mother…

DirectorPer-Olav Sørensen
WritersMette M. Bølstad·Lars Saabye Christensen
ProducersNina B. Andersson Figenschow·Mina Holdhus

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 5 other countries

The Half Brother isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Liberation Day
Jan 6, 2013
E2
Norway Puts Dots There
Jan 6, 2013
E3
Livin Doll
Jan 13, 2013
E4
T for Tango
Jan 20, 2013
E5
Discus and Death
Jan 27, 2013
E6
Penalties
Feb 3, 2013
E7
Debutantes
Feb 10, 2013
E8
Cormorant
Feb 17, 2013

Cast · Directed by Per-Olav Sørensen

NBNicolai Cleve Broch
Nicolai Cleve Broch
Barnum
FKFrank Kjosås
Frank Kjosås
Fred
MHMariann Hole
Mariann Hole
Vera
MNMarianne Nielsen
Marianne Nielsen
Boletta
OLOskar Sandven Lundevold
Oskar Sandven Lundevold
Barnum as Boy
AKAgnes Kittelsen
Agnes Kittelsen
Vivian
VB
Vibeke Juell Bugge
Vivian as a girl
HHHenrik Holm
Henrik Holm
Young Peder

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The Half Brother — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Half Brother?

The Half Brother isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Denmark, Finland and Norway and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Half Brother on Netflix?

No, The Half Brother is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Half Brother on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Half Brother isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Half Brother for free?

The Half Brother isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Half Brother?

The Half Brother has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2013.

Are all episodes of The Half Brother out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of The Half Brother are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Half Brother?

No — The Half Brother ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is The Half Brother based on?

The Half Brother is based on The Half Brother by Lars Saabye Christensen.