# Man Vs Baby (2025)

> A bumbling dad housesitting a posh London penthouse must care for a lost baby as Christmas approaches.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/185986

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 4
- Episode runtime: 26 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: comedy, family
- Created by: Rowan Atkinson, William Davies
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Claudie Blakley, Alanah Bloor, Bobby Scott Freeman, Jay Kiyani, Nina Sosanya, Rosie Cavaliero, Isla Ashworth
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35047134/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: breezy, farcical, warm, gently absurd, cozy

## What critics say

Audience reception is mixed, with viewers finding the slapstick Christmas farce amiable but uneven.

## Synopsis

Man vs Baby (2025) is a British comedy miniseries created by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies for Netflix. Rowan Atkinson stars as Trevor Bingley, a blundering, well-meaning dad who takes on a house-sitting job in a posh London penthouse just as Christmas approaches. His simple plan goes sideways when he finds himself responsible for a lost baby, and each episode is built from escalating mishaps as he tries to keep the child safe while hiding the chaos from the luxurious home's owners. Supporting players Claudie Blakley as Jess and Alanah Bloor as Maddy add domestic friction and fresh complications across the four short episodes. The engine is pure physical comedy and mounting panic: a clumsy adult overwhelmed by a small child, improvising in a space that is far too nice for him. The tone is breezy, warm and gently absurd, with a festive backdrop that gives the slapstick a cozy holiday glow. Fans of Mr. Bean, Home Alone and Outnumbered will find familiar pleasures in its bumbling, family-friendly farce. Its brisk runtime of roughly twenty-six minutes per episode makes it an easy, light viewing choice for families and sitcom fans.

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