The story revolves around Trevor, a worker in a housekeeping company, who is sent to your-average-rich person's state-of-the-art house to housekeep while they're out for vacation. Trevor is having a eat time in this extravagant house. Then there's a bee, whose minuscule form is nothing short of a gargantuan nightmare.
I hate how the characters here are so formulaic. You have your average joe husband and plain jane wife, who are banal arrogant rich folks. They aren't the main characters here, but they are important. And seeing them get the routine treatment does aggravate me.
Rowan Atkinson who plays Trevor, our protagonist, has some level of emotional depth in terms of his character. He's divorced, pretty poor, and has a good level of bonding with his daughter, who he hasn't got custody over. Then again, right when we see him change at the end of the finale, he doesn't. That aggravated me so much. Just when I thought there was a character arc, something to validate the 90 minutes of logicless boredom I'd seen, I'm proven wrong.
And then it's pretty obvious that Trevor is obsessive-compulsive. Sure, it's relatable, but sometimes it's just got me facepalming than actually getting me to feel sorry for him.
The comedy is decent. There is a rich level of slapstick, some that got me into laughing fits. And then again, comes the problem. There is too much comedy that at times you'd just want it to end. At times, there really isn't any substance that the writers could conjure up to keep us viewers hooked to the show. I myself had the impulse to just skip through the parts, but couldn't since I had to write a review!
The scenes with the bee are truly cool to watch. But there comes the realism factor. Have you ever seen a man who tries to kill a bee (or any insect in general) with a spatula? Sure, that isn't an uncommon sight. But have you seen a person who makes a freaking bomb to kill a bee? I get that it's a comedy, and most comedies have the pass to rewrite screenwriting rules, but you've got to have some level of realism, right?
The twist near the climax of the show is pretty good, though. It's not like I'd seen it coming.
But the first 8 episodes of this show had no real twists or turns to keep us hooked, which is something I hate. The writers could've cut down on the Trevor-Bee scenes and given us something worthwhile to watch.
The production design and direction are top-notch, as you'd expect from Netflix. Rowan Atkinson shines as always, and his presence on screen did compensate for the lack of substance in the show. I loved the set design, particularly the house this show is set in. Its intricacies and extravagant aspects components are a delight to watch... but disclaimer: there is a high chance you're going to be infused with envy!
Maybe after the emotionally distressing ending of Stranger Things, or of anything stressful happening to you, Man vs Bee might be your escape. Sure, it has a mediocre script and logicless elements, but it's entertaining, nonetheless. That is if you're craving laughs. If you prefer something more thrilling and emotionally meaningful, please do skip this show. It really is not worth your time.
Rating: ★★★☆☆
-Dharshun
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