New TV series · Apple TV · 2026
Is Brothers based on a book?
Quick answer · No, it's an original series
No. Brothers is an original Apple TV comedy. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play fictionalized versions of themselves who discover they might be brothers, inspired by their real-life friendship rather than any book.
Brothers premiered on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 on Apple TV.
Checked Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Source: Apple TV press
Where to watch and the full episode schedule: Brothers on TV Docket.
Common questions
Is Brothers based on a book?
No. Brothers is an original Apple TV comedy. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play fictionalized versions of themselves who discover they might be brothers, inspired by their real-life friendship rather than any book.
Who created Brothers?
Brothers was created by Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, David West Read and Lee Eisenberg.
When did Brothers come out?
Brothers premiered on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 on Apple TV.
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