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This New Netflix Series Seems Very Familiar, Now #1 In Many Countries
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This New Netflix Series Seems Very Familiar, Now #1 In Many Countries

Rowan Atkinson returns to his clumsy element in this comedic miniseries filled with laughs.

A completely new Netflix Original has topped the Netflix Top 10 series chart worldwide: Man vs Baby. This comedic miniseries has shot straight to number one, showcasing Rowan Atkinson in a role he has previously played.

Created by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies, with David Kerr as the director, Netflix describes Man vs Baby with the keywords "Funny, Family-Friendly," and "Underdog." The cast includes Atkinson, Claudie Blakley, Nina Sosanya, Susannah Fielding, Ashley Jensen, and Robert Bathurst. It serves as a follow-up to Man vs Bee.

Ratings And Reception


On Rotten Tomatoes, the Tomatometer boasts 80 percent. The IMDb rating is slightly lower but is still solid for the genre, at 6.6 after over two thousand votes.

Carol Midgley from The Times writes in her review: "It could have become too sentimental, but fortunately, this is avoided thanks to Atkinson's ironclad performance, with his flexible facial expressions and extraordinary physical ability."

To Watch Or Not To Watch


In the mood for some light-hearted family fun with Rowan Atkinson? Man vs Baby is now available on Netflix.



The Synopsis: With Christmas approaching, the clumsy Trevor housesits a chic penthouse in London. When a baby unexpectedly arrives, he must care for the little one all alone, leading to chaotic, heartwarming, and comedic situations - all with good intentions.

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