Man vs Baby

Trevor Bingley is a well-meaning but accident-prone dad whose holiday plans go sideways when he's hired to housesit a luxury London penthouse. With Christmas approaching, he ends up responsible for a lost infant whose presence wreaks havoc on his carefully improvised routine. The show follows Trevor as he improvises childcare, fumbles through upscale social situations, and tries to keep the baby’s origins a secret while searching for the parents. Scenes mix slapstick mishaps with quieter moments of tenderness, and the tone stays light, keeping surprises focused on comic complications rather than dramatic reversals.

Created by Rowan Atkinson and William Davies, the series premiered in 2025 and stars Atkinson as Trevor Bingley. It leans on Atkinson’s established physical comedy, and episodes were released across the season in late 2025, introducing a holiday-centered arc.

As of release the series hasn’t collected major industry awards, and there were no high-profile nominations reported. Critics and audiences have discussed Atkinson’s return to family-friendly sitcom antics, but formal prize recognition hasn’t been a notable part of its rollout.

Early clips and promotional moments circulated widely online, with viewers sharing favorite pratfalls and short clips on social feeds. That social buzz helped the show become a talking point during the holiday weeks, and fans on streaming platforms created reaction videos and short-form edits highlighting the funniest sequences.

Critical reception sits in the middling-to-positive range, reflected by a user vote average around 6.85 out of 10 from 135 votes, which suggests many viewers enjoyed the humor even if it wasn’t universally praised. Themes include the awkwardness of modern parenthood, class contrast between Trevor and the penthouse setting, and the warmth that can grow from chaotic circumstances. Humor is physical and situational, aimed at family audiences who like a sweet, silly holiday comedy.