Back in January, filmmaker and indie darling Cooper Raiff debuted Hal & Harper, a family dramedy that quickly became one of the most-anticipated TV series of the year. Written and directed by the Cha Cha Real Smooth filmmaker, Hal & Harper follows the titular codependent siblings, played by Raiff himself and Lili Reinhart. The naturalistic series follows the pair as they face several life changes, including their father (played by Mark Ruffalo) welcoming a baby with his new girlfriend. At a time when big-budget, genre-heavy shows reign supreme, Hal & Harper is the type of relatable, character-led story that shines a light on a normal yet dysfunctional family as they try to care for one another.
The eight-episode series immediately received rave reviews upon its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, but fans have had to wait a long time for the show to hit streaming. After experiencing difficulties making the show within the studio system, Raiff went independent and sold the series to the cult-loved streamer/distributor MUBI in June 2025. Now that the indie series is finally out to the world, read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Hal & Harper.
