The four-episode miniseries Man vs. Baby, starring Rowan Atkinson as Bingley, ends with a simple and heartwarming ending after a series of chaotic events. The sequel to Man vs. Bee does not require any prior knowledge of the original film, and follows Bingley as he unwittingly becomes responsible for an abandoned baby during Christmas.
Bingley, now working as a temporary school assistant, stumbles upon an abandoned child at an after school event. The child is not what the school expected. Someone has disappeared leaving a newborn at the door. At the same time, Bingley gets a well-paying house-sitting offer. To keep his daughter’s college fees in mind, he takes up a job. He tries to call the police and social services, but the child continues to hide or wander off, missing many opportunities for rescue.
In the penthouse, Bingley hides the baby, whom he names Jesus, from the observant Petra. She reassures him that the owner hasn’t come for Christmas in years. However, Bingley soon finds himself dealing with a number of crises, including a dog swallowing the elevator keys, a homeless couple secretly living in the building, and a tangle with the social services officer when he accidentally hands over the wrong child. Despite his good intentions, Bingley’s mistakes increase as he tries to feed, clean, and protect the baby.
Here’s what happens in the final episode
Tension rises when Petra informs Bingley that the penthouse owners have changed their plans and will be coming for Christmas. The appointed housekeeper is unable to arrive due to heavy snowfall, leaving Bingley to prepare everything alone. He decorates the Christmas tree, cooks a feast, and puts the house in order in hopes of giving the couple a proper welcome.
But the owner never shows up. Petra later apologized for forgetting to tell them that their flight had been rerouted. Christmas is in full swing at Bingley, until unexpected visitors arrive and there are no guests to serve.
Bingley’s ex-wife and daughter arrive at the penthouse after the flight is cancelled. The homeless couple, their child and social service workers also attend the gathering. The group shares a peaceful Christmas dinner, bringing closure after all the confusion and mishaps. When everything is settled, the real twist comes: the penthouse’s owner rings the door to let in, proving that Bingley’s string of bad luck is far from over.
