The #1 trending series in the world on Netflix right now could not have arrived at a better time. Holiday-themed and downright hilarious, it’s no surprise everyone is watching this 4-part instant classic.
Although Netflix has been churning out thrillers like clockwork this month, the giant streamer still offers up a handful of new releases in the comedy genre – particularly the long-awaited return of the Emmy-nominated hit A Man on the Inside.
However, few, if any, Netflix original comedy shows have surged to the top of Netflix’s global streaming charts this year, making this highly binge-worthy series one of Netflix’s most shocking #1 hits of 2025 and a must-watch series on Netflix this weekend.
Man Vs Baby Has Surged To Netflix’s #1 Worldwide Trending Spot
The brand new holiday-themed comedy series Man vs Baby has skyrocketed to Netflix’s #1 spot on its global chart and #1 on its U.S. chart, just days after its worldwide premiere on Thursday, December 11 (via FlixPatrol).
The 4-part binge-worthy series stars comedic legend Rowan Atkinson as Trevor Bingley, reprising his role from the 2022 Netflix hit, Man vs Bee. The Johnny English and Mr. Bean star returns for his first lead role in a comedy series in three years.
Man vs Baby has impressively surged past some of the biggest Netflix series of Fall 2025, including Sean Combs: The Reckoning, The Beast in Me, and, of course, Stranger Things. While its #1 ranking may not last much longer than this weekend, the new viral Netflix hit can take pride in the fact that it’s one of just a few comedy series to take Netflix’s top viewership crown this year.
Man Vs Baby Is A Rare #1 Global Comedy Hit On Netflix
While new comedy specials like Kevin Hart’s Acting My Age and Matt Rife’s Unwrapped often perform quite well, hardly any true comedy series claim Netflix’s #1 global spot – a position typically held for thrillers, dramas, and docuseries.
Only two original comedy series have taken Netflix’s #1 global spot in the latter half of 2025: Nobody Wants This, which briefly held the rank during its season 2 premiere week, and Ginny & Georgia. That said, both of these shows combined elements of other genres, such as romance or drama, while Man Vs Baby is a slapstick comedy in its purest form.
Man Vs Baby has the perfect formula to become an instant Netflix hit this weekend. It consists of just 4 episodes, easy to binge in one sitting, has massive star power from Atkinson, and is released just days before the holidays really kick off. Don’t miss the viral comedy series everyone’s watching on Netflix.
Man vs Baby
Release Date
December 11, 2025
Network
Netflix
Writers
Rowan Atkinson
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Rowan Atkinson
Trevor Bingley
