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HAL & HARPER: A Sibling Story That Cuts Deep and Stays With You
In a landscape packed with predictable dramas and fast-paced thrillers, Hal & Harper dares to slow down—and that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable.
Created by and starring Cooper Raiff, alongside the ever-brilliant Lili Reinhart, Hal & Harper is a fresh and emotionally rich series that explores the tangled mess of growing up and the even messier reality of never really growing up at all. At the heart of the story are two adult siblings: Hal, a college senior with no clear direction in life, and Harper, his fiercely protective older sister, who’s juggling everything from family wounds to romantic complications.
Their bond is tender, complicated, and at times a little too close for comfort. As they navigate their adult lives—filled with estranged parents, old traumas, and new relationships—they often fall back into their childhood patterns. In a bold creative move, both Raiff and Reinhart also portray their younger selves in flashbacks, blurring the lines between past and present. It’s awkward, funny, and deeply human.
What makes Hal & Harper stand out is its honesty. It doesn’t dress up emotional baggage in big dramatic twists. Instead, it lingers in the small moments—the inside jokes, the long silences, the unsaid words that define family dynamics. It's in those moments that the series finds its real power.
Lili Reinhart shines as Harper, delivering one of her most grounded and vulnerable performances yet. Her chemistry with Raiff is raw and believable, making you feel like you’re watching real siblings, not actors. The supporting cast, including Mark Ruffalo as their emotionally distant father, adds depth without stealing the spotlight.
At its core, Hal & Harper is about the people we grow up with—and the parts of ourselves we can’t quite grow out of. It’s funny, awkward, a little messy, and entirely sincere. Just like family.
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