Netflix fans in frenzy after update on 'legend' Rowan Atkinson's TV series

Netflix has sent audiences into a meltdown after sharing an update on a forthcoming TV show starring Rowan Atkinson after previously sharing a first glimpse.

Man vs Baby marks the sequel to 2022's TV series Man vs. Bee, which saw Atkinson's Trevor Bingley finding himself in a hilarious predicament involving an insect.

Now, the streaming platform has dropped a trailer for the forthcoming four-part comedy series, which launches globally on December 11.

In the trailer, Trevor is now working in a more sedate role as a school caretaker after his last job looking after a mansion ended in disaster thanks to a pesky bumblebee.

Again things don't go quite to plan and this time he'll find himself taking care of a baby when the infant isn't collected after the school nativity play.

Despite Trevor's attempts to hand the child over to the police, it all goes awry and he finds himself with a tiny human to take care of.

However, when the chance to housesit a luxury penthouse during the festive period comes up, it's too much for Trevor to resist.

He'll now be juggling taking care of the baby while managing the property over Christmas with hopes that things don't descend into chaos like last time.

Many fans of Atkinson, who has become an icon thanks to his performances in Mr Bean and Blackadder, took to the comments section underneath the trailer to share their excitement.

One person posted: "The sequel we didn't know we needed" along with two crying with laughter emojis.

While a second wrote: "This is going to be great to watch with my family at Christmas."

A third added: "I loved Man vs. Bee, so Man vs. Baby... I'll give it a watch. Rowan Atkinson is a delight to watch whether for his on-screen performances or just hearing his voice bringing characters to life. Whatever comes, I certainly hope it is a rather enjoyable program."

Many praised Atkinson and one fan noted: "A Christmas movie starring Rowan Atkinson in 2025 is gonna be awesome."

Someone else said: "anything with rowan atkinson i will watch! [sic]," as another echoed similar sentiments: "Rowan Atkinson has a special place in our hearts."

A third wrote: "Mr bean is a legend even though hes older that 70 hes so strong [sic]" and posted a serial of red heart emojis.

Yet another person added: "Rowan Atkinson is a national treasure and I won't be told otherwise."

Man vs Baby has been again penned by Atkinson and William Davies and will also see Father Brown star Claudie Blakley and Alanah Bloor returning from the first season.

The first outing was a hit with Netflix and made it into the top 10 most watched shows in the world when it launched back in 2022.

Man vs Bee received positive reviews from the critics and, in particular, Atkinson's performance.

Man Vs Baby will be released on Netflix on December 11