Man Vs Baby
Official Story
Man Vs Baby is a 2025 British comedy series created and written by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies. It serves as a follow-up to *Man vs Bee*, with Rowan Atkinson reprising his role as Trevor Bingley. The story begins just before Christmas: Trevor, having taken a calmer job as a school caretaker, finds himself unexpectedly caring for a baby when no one retrieves it after a nativity play. A last-minute housesitting job in a London penthouse presents a chance to earn money, but Trevor must balance his chaotic new responsibilities — all while navigating hilarious mishaps and holiday chaos.
Official Details
Genre: Comedy, Family, British TV Series
Release Date: December 11, 2025
Number of Episodes: 4
Runtime per Episode: ~24–37 minutes
Original Network: Netflix
Positive & Negative Points
✔️ Positive:
- Rowan Atkinson gives a charming performance full of physical comedy.
- Festive holiday theme perfect for family viewing.
- Heartfelt and feel-good moments.
❌ Negative:
- Pacing can feel slow in places. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Some critics find the humor less sharp than its predecessor.
- Plot deemed overly sentimental by some reviewers.
My Review Score
⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3.5 out of 5 stars) – A pleasant, lightweight comedy with festive charm; recommended for family viewing but not as strong as *Man vs Bee*.
Cast & Characters
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Rowan Atkinson | Trevor Bingley |
| Claudie Blakley | Jess (Trevor’s ex-wife) |
| Alanah Bloor | Maddy (Trevor’s daughter) |
| Nina Sosanya | Diana |
| Rosie Cavaliero | Pamela |
| Susannah Fielding | Petra |
| Sunetra Sarker | Georgia Hakopian |
| Robert Bathurst | Lionel |
| Ellie White | Amethyst |
| Angus Imrie | Soren |
