It’s surprising how quickly this new holiday series has become a hit, racking up over 19 million views in just a few weeks. Even more surprisingly, it’s become more popular than big Netflix shows like The Witcher and You. It seems people are really embracing the holiday season and can’t get enough of it!
Rowan Atkinson is back with a new holiday special, Man vs. Baby, a follow-up to his popular Man vs. Bee. However, this show isn’t exactly a thrilling watch – even Atkinson himself admits it has its flaws. The premise, as described officially, is simple: as Christmas nears, a clumsy father is tasked with housesitting a fancy London apartment while also unexpectedly looking after a lost baby. Despite the straightforward description, viewers might still be surprised by what unfolds.
How Did Man Vs. Baby Make It To The Top Of The Chart?
I’m absolutely blown away! I have no idea how it’s doing so well, but it’s seriously crushing the competition. Right now, only Wednesday, Stranger Things, Untamed, and Adolescence have more total views. And get this – it’s number one on Netflix’s Top 10 right now, even knocking the new P Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, and the final season of Stranger Things out of the top spot! It’s incredible.
Okay, let me tell you, a lot of viewers – and I’m starting to agree – are scratching their heads over why Man vs Baby is doing so well. I’ve seen the comments, and one Reddit user perfectly summed it up: they loved the previous Rowan Atkinson vehicles like Mr. Bean and Johnny English, even Man vs Bee had actual laughs. But this? It’s just frustrating. The premise is so thin – a baby is inexplicably left at a school and nobody seems to notice or care except our protagonist, Trevor – and then he’s stuck with it while housesitting, all to keep a promise to his ex-wife. It’s a cascade of ridiculousness where everyone around him is unbelievably incompetent, and he’s the one who suffers. What’s worse, the show telegraphs every single joke, ruining any potential humor. You see the disaster coming a mile away, which takes all the fun out of it. Honestly, I think that user nailed it – it’s less funny and more just…annoying.
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