The trailer for Rowan Atkinson‘s new comedy series, Man Vs Baby, has quickly become a major hit online, amassing millions of views since its release. The show is a follow-up to the 2022 Netflix series Man Vs Bee and continues the misadventures of Atkinson’s character, Trevor Bingley. This time, the chaos revolves around an unclaimed baby from a school nativity play. The series is scheduled to start streaming on December 11, 2025.
The Plot and Release Details
Man Vs Baby is a four-part comedy series where Rowan Atkinson returns as the well-meaning but disaster-prone Trevor Bingley. After his previous house-sitting job ended in disaster, Trevor has taken a quieter job as a school caretaker. His plan for a peaceful Christmas is upended when he accepts a lucrative offer to look after a luxury London penthouse. Complications arise when a baby, who was part of the school’s nativity play, is left behind and nobody comes to collect him.
The official synopsis from Netflix sets the stage for the comedy: “With a penthouse to protect and a baby to burp, will Trevor be able to have the calm Christmas he hoped for, or will festivities descend into chaos?” The series will launch globally on Netflix on December 11, 2025, with all four episodes available at once.
Overwhelming Positive Fan Response
The trailer for Man Vs Baby was released on November 10, 2025, and swiftly captured audience attention, garnering over 6.5 million views on YouTube. The response in the comment sections under the trailer has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans expressing their excitement to see Atkinson back in his element of physical comedy.
One fan captured the general sentiment, writing:
“Oh my goodness, I’m so happy. After Man vs Bee, there is finally a sequel.”
Many comments reflect a deep affection for the actor, with one fan stating:
“Rowan Atkinson is a national treasure and I won’t be told otherwise.”
Others highlighted their lifelong admiration, with a comment reading:
“Mr Bean is a legend even though he’s older than 70 he’s so strong… my childhood, my gosh every character he plays is pure gold.”
The excitement for the show is also tied to its holiday release, with one viewer noting, “This is going to be great to watch with my family at Christmas.”
A Return to Slapstick Comedy
Man Vs Baby sees the reunion of the creative team behind Man Vs Bee. The series is co-written and created by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies, and directed by David Kerr. The story is designed to showcase Atkinson’s signature style of slapstick humor in a new, family-oriented setting.
The cast includes Alanah Bloor reprising her role as Trevor’s daughter, Maddy, alongside new cast members such as Oriel Bathurst, Ashley Jensen, Sunetra Sarker, and Claudie Blakley.
What to Expect from the Series
The upcoming series promises the same brand of physical comedy that made Man Vs Bee a success, but with the fresh dynamic of a baby causing the mayhem. The trailer shows Trevor Bingley struggling with diaper duty, baby burping, and the general chaos that comes with caring for an infant, all while trying to protect a luxurious penthouse from damage. With the police also searching for the missing baby, Trevor’s Christmas is set to be anything but calm.
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