“Brothers,” Apple TV’s new comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, is now streaming worldwide. The 10-episode series turns the longtime friends into fictionalized versions of themselves after a family revelation complicates their relationship.
Apple announced the September 23 debut in its official series release. The show begins when Woody’s daughter calls off her wedding, bringing both families to Matthew’s Texas ranch and setting up the story’s central family question.
McConaughey and Harrelson are executive producers alongside David West Read, who created the series. Read is also the showrunner. Apple says the cast includes America Ferrera, James Groom, Nora Arnezeder, Jaimie Alexander, Mark Duplass and others.
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A comedy built around a real friendship
The premise draws on the actors’ well-known friendship without presenting the series as a documentary. Apple describes the pair as playing fictionalized versions of themselves, which gives the comedy room to use a heightened family story rather than make a claim about their real lives.
The complete first season is available through Apple TV. Viewers need an Apple TV subscription, although availability and promotional offers can vary by country and account. Apple’s show page lists the series and its current episode availability.
For Apple, “Brothers” adds another original comedy to a service that has increasingly used recognizable film and television talent for its scripted lineup. The key detail for prospective viewers is simple: the series is a completed 10-episode season, not a weekly rollout.
That release strategy makes it straightforward for viewers who prefer to watch at their own pace. Apple has not announced a second season, so the available episodes represent the complete confirmed run at launch.
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