The Wrong Mans
Seen it?2013 | 2 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (80 on Metacritic), though it had a lukewarm 7.3 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Comedy thriller about two well-meaning idiots who become entangled in a hideous world of crime, conspiracy and corruption.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 3 BAFTAs.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12013 · 6 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
Season 22014 · 2 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Mathew Baynton, James Corden
- Mathew BayntonSam Pinkett
- James CordenPhil Bourne