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How to watch Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson in ‘Brothers’ for free

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Tricarico, A. (2026, September 22). How to watch Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson in ‘Brothers’ for free. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/22/entertainment/how-to-watch-new-matthew-mcconaughey-woody-harrelson-show-for-free/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-22 · by Angela Tricarico

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Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are starring together in a new Apple TV comedy series called "Brothers," premiering on September 23. The show presents the actors as themselves, exploring a fictional scenario where they might be long-lost brothers after uncovering a secret from their mothers' pasts. Viewers can watch the first two episodes for free through Apple TV's one-week free trial subscription or via Amazon Prime Video at no extra cost during its trial period.
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Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are set to reunite on screen in the new Apple TV comedy series "Brothers," premiering on September 23. The series is based on a rumored connection between their families, suggesting they might be half-brothers due to an alleged affair involving McConaughey's mother and Harrelson's father. Set primarily at McConaughey’s Texas ranch, the show follows the pair as their friendship faces unexpected challenges when a long-kept secret is revealed. Available for free streaming through Apple TV's one-week trial, "Brothers" aims to capitalize on the enduring popularity of both actors among diverse audiences in America.

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Apple TV ORG · 9× McConaughey PERSON · 3× Angela PERSON · 2× Harrelson PERSON · 2× Holland Taylor PERSON · 2× Ma Mac PERSON · 2× Matthew PERSON · 2× Page Six ORG · 2× Prime Video ORG · 2× Texas GPE · 2×

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- Episode 1: “On the Road” – Sept. 23 - Episode 2: “The Hunt” – Sept. 23 - Episode 3: “Little Woody” – Sept. 30 - Episode 4: “The Band” – Oct. 7 - Episode 5: “Valentine’s Day” – Oct. 14 - Episode 6: “The Dance” – Oct. 21 - Episode 7: “The Interview” – Oct. 28 - Episode 8: “On the Road Again. Again” – Nov. 4 ‘Brothers’ Apple TV trailer Why Trust Page Six Shopping This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for the New York Post, Page Six, and Decider.
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🔮 The pair will play fictionalized versions of themselves in the new Apple TV comedy, “Brothers,” which premieres on Sept. 23.
2026-09-23 · New York Post
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Twelve years after “True Detective,” Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are reuniting on screen — as themselves. asserted
McConaughey → reunite → themselves
The pair will play fictionalized versions of themselves in the new Apple TV comedy, “Brothers,” which premieres on Sept. 23. asserted
which → play → Sept.
Per Apple TV’s official synopsis, the series follows the actors as their lifelong friendship “is thrown into chaos when they uncover a decades-old secret: they might actually be brothers.” uncertain
they → follow → secret
Apple TV (one-week free trial) - TV Channel: Streaming exclusive “What begins as a healing getaway on McConaughey’s Texas ranch quickly spirals when Matthew’s mother, Ma Mac (Holland Taylor), accidentally lets slip a long-buried secret that the two friends might actually be brothers. uncertain
friends → begin → secret
As Woody turns the ranch upside down in pursuit of the truth, Matthew finds himself juggling an entirely different identity crisis: a potential run for Governor of Texas.” asserted
himself → turn → Texas
In real life, McConaughey’s mother Kay admitted to being “more than friends” with Harrelson’s father, Charles Harrelson, leading to the real possibility that they could be half-brothers. uncertain
they → admit → possibility
When does ‘Brothers’ come out on Apple TV? asserted
Brothers → come → TV
“Brothers” premieres Wednesday, Sept. 23 with two episodes. asserted
Brothers → premier → episodes
Apple TV has not officially confirmed a release time for episodes of “Brothers,” but the streamer will often release new episodes of original series the night before their listed premiere date. asserted
streamer → confirm → date
In the case of “Brothers,” you’ll likely be able to stream new episodes as early as 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday nights going forward. asserted
you → stream → nights
How to watch ‘Brothers’ for free on Apple TV “Brothers” is airing exclusively on Apple TV, so you’ll need a subscription to watch the show. asserted
you → watch → show
Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for users, so you’ll be able to watch two weeks of doubleheaders before $12.99/month payments kick in. asserted
payments → offer → doubleheaders
Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video. asserted
members → subscribe → Video
It costs the same monthly price and also includes a seven-day free trial, but allows you to stream Apple’s content inside the Prime Video app. asserted
you → cost → app
In addition to McConaughey and Harrelson starring as themselves, here’s who you’ll see on screen in “Brothers.” asserted
see → star → Brothers
- Holland Taylor as Ma Mac - Natalie Martinez as Valentina McConaughey - Brittany Ishibashi as Joy Harrelson - Oona Yaffe - Highdee Kuan - Nolan Almeida - Ella Grace Helton - Noah Carganilla ‘Brothers’ episode guide “Brothers” will have eight episodes. asserted
Brothers → have → episodes
Check out the official Wednesday release dates for every episode below, but remember, they may be available to stream around 9:00 p.m. ET the night before the listed date. uncertain
they → check → date
- Episode 1: “On the Road” – Sept. 23 - Episode 2: “The Hunt” – Sept. 23 - Episode 3: “Little Woody” – Sept. 30 - Episode 4: “The Band” – Oct. 7 - Episode 5: “Valentine’s Day” – Oct. 14 - Episode 6: “The Dance” – Oct. 21 - Episode 7: “The Interview” – Oct. 28 - Episode 8: “On the Road Again. Again” – Nov. 4 ‘Brothers’ Apple TV trailer Why Trust Page Six Shopping This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for the New York Post, Page Six, and Decider. asserted
article → trust → Post
Angela keeps readers up to date with information on how to watch all of your favorite reality TV shows and movies on each streaming service. asserted
Angela → keep → service
Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, celebrities and pop culture. asserted
she → test → shopping
Prior to joining The Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews asserted
she → join → Reviews
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