Brothers Apple TV is a new comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves. The series premiered on September 23, 2026, with the first two episodes, followed by a new episode every Wednesday.
The eight-episode comedy comes from showrunner Lee Eisenberg and follows two longtime friends whose lives become much more complicated after they discover a decades-old family secret.
With the series now part of the 2026 TV lineup, you can also keep up with FilmRadar’s Upcoming Movies 2026 guide for other major upcoming titles.
Here is everything you need to know about Brothers, including the release date, cast, episode schedule, story, and where to watch.
Brothers Release Date
Brothers premiered on September 23, 2026, on Apple TV.
According to Apple TV’s official announcement, the series launched with its first two episodes on the same day. After that, Apple TV is releasing one new episode every Wednesday through November 4, 2026.
The series has eight episodes in total.
Brothers Episode Schedule
The full release schedule is:
Episode Release Date
Episode 1 September 23, 2026
Episode 2 September 23, 2026
Episode 3 September 30, 2026
Episode 4 October 7, 2026
Episode 5 October 14, 2026
Episode 6 October 21, 2026
Episode 7 October 28, 2026
Episode 8 November 4, 2026
Apple TV confirmed the two-episode premiere followed by a weekly release schedule.
What Is Brothers About?
The story follows Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson playing fictionalized versions of themselves.
The two longtime friends are thrown into chaos when they discover a surprising secret: they might actually be brothers.
The story begins after Woody’s daughter’s wedding falls apart. Woody takes his family to Austin and stays at Matthew’s ranch, hoping to recover from the situation.
Instead, things become even more complicated when Matthew’s mother, Ma Mac, accidentally reveals a long-buried secret about the two friends’ possible family connection.
Woody becomes determined to uncover the truth, while Matthew has another major problem to deal with. He is considering a possible run for Governor of Texas.
That setup gives the series a mix of friendship, family drama, celebrity comedy, and a mystery surrounding the characters’ past.
Brothers Cast
The main Brothers Apple TV cast includes:
- Matthew McConaughey
- Woody Harrelson
- Natalie Martinez
- Brittany Ishibashi
- Nolan Almeida
- Ella Grace Helton
- Noah Carganilla
- Highdee Kuan
- Oona Yaffe
- Holland Taylor
Apple’s official Brothers cast and crew page provides the full credited cast and production information.
McConaughey and Harrelson also serve as executive producers on the series.
Holland Taylor plays Ma Mac, Matthew’s mother, whose accidental revelation sets the central mystery in motion.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Reunite
One of the biggest talking points around Brothers is the reunion between Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
The two actors have worked together before, most notably on True Detective. In Brothers, however, they are playing fictionalized versions of themselves rather than returning to their previous roles.
Their real-life friendship is used as part of the comedy’s premise, with the series turning their familiar public personas into the foundation for a fictional family mystery.
Who Created Brothers?
Brothers is created and showrun by Lee Eisenberg, who also serves as an executive producer.
The series is produced for Apple TV by Paramount Television Studios.
Trent O’Donnell directs multiple episodes, including the pilot.
The executive producers include Lee Eisenberg, Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Natalie Sandy, David West Read, Trish Hofmann, Bill Bost, Jason Winer, David Finkel, Brett Baer, and Jeremy Plager.
Where to Watch Brothers
Brothers is available to stream on Apple TV.
The series is an Apple TV original and premiered globally on September 23, 2026.
You can find the series through the official Apple TV Brothers page, which provides official information about the show.
Brothers Trailer
Apple TV released the official trailer before the series premiered.
The trailer introduces McConaughey and Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves and sets up the central mystery surrounding their possible family connection.
You can watch the official trailer and read Apple’s announcement on the Apple TV Press trailer page.
The trailer also gives a first look at the show’s comedy, Austin setting, and supporting cast.
Is Brothers Based on a True Story?
No. Brothers is a scripted comedy series.
Although Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play fictionalized versions of themselves, the story about discovering that they might be brothers is part of the show’s fictional premise.
The series uses elements of their real public personas and friendship as the starting point for its story.
Final Thoughts
Brothers combines Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson’s real-world friendship with a fictional family mystery.
With eight episodes, a two-episode premiere and a weekly release schedule, the Apple TV comedy is built around the question of whether the two characters could actually be brothers.
As new episodes arrive, more details about the mystery, the characters, and their complicated relationship will become clear.
FilmRadar will update this article with new episode details and major developments as the series continues.