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Season 1 – Man Down

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Will Dean Independent (UK) 04/15/2019
Any show which can come up with a kids' school nativity called Scrooge 3000 is all right in my book. Go to Full Review Yolanda Zappaterra Time Out 04/15/2019
Some slapstick scenes that are so preposterous as to be surreal... It's touches such as these -- and Davies's utterly silly but joyous classroom scenes -- that could have you warming to both Davies and the series. Go to Full Review Michael Hogan Daily Telegraph (UK) 04/15/2019
2/5
The supporting cast were caricatures rather than characters, the dialogue didn't convince, the script's swearing seemed gratuitous and jarringly jaunty music played to signal that this was all a bit "madcap" and "wacky." Go to Full Review David Butcher Radio Times 04/15/2019
Greg Davies brings his gift for the deranged to a new sitcom that is so loaded with childish eccentricity it practically bludgeons us into laughter. Go to Full Review Veronica Lee The Arts Desk 04/15/2019
4/5
Man Down is a sitcom with that pleasing but difficult-to-achieve combination -- laugh-out-loud moments and truly touching scenes. A strong start. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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jon w @RT69197682 05/15/2023 Main actors usually funny but this was cringe and I watch alot of low brow s**t comedy. I know he's meant to be a loser man child buylt the first 2 episodes where just dead and cringe. Him talking to his girlfriend about how he thinks it may be possible to lift of the ground via farting..... Hilarious(s) Il quit and assume she doesn't get back with him and that's a happy ending yet there's 4 seasons so il admit maybe I just wasn't in the mood or it's just not for me. See more 03/20/2022 A decent start to a series that only gets better afterwards. The absurd comedy that thrives through the likes of Greg Davies is what makes this first season a fun watch. It may not be for all, but it sets the foundation for future seasons that only improve. See more johann m @Johann33 10/10/2021 Sadly, I haven't been able to connect with this comedy series, it's sometimes incredibly stupid and the main character and his friend are insufferable. The only good thing is Rik Mayall and his cruel and hilarious pranks, which is why I won't be watching any longer, due to his death after season 1. See more 08/28/2021 Absolutely dire. Unfunny, gross, hated it. See more Dave C @RT09838700 07/22/2021 Once you're on the same sheet, you're good. Took me a while to reach that connection. It's a grower See more 03/22/2021 Could not stop laughing, season 1 was hilarious See more Read all reviews
Man Down — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Greg Davies

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Roisin Conaty

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Rik Mayall

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Mike Wozniak

Actor

Gwyneth Powell

Actor

Jeany Spark

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 18, 2013 Dan's world is at near collapse. He's lost his trousers and is in danger of losing his girlfriend. He hates his job, his dad is out to get him, his friends can't help him, and there's a tailor on the war path. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 25, 2013 Dan has lost his girlfriend but, with help from his two best friends, he has a plan to get her back involving two bags of mince and a welder called Mad Nobby. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 1, 2013 Dan, unlike his ex-girlfriend Naomi, isn't invited to his niece's birthday party. Desperate to impress her, he manages to persuade the family that he can be trusted with one of the big jobs to get the party ready. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 8, 2013 Brian introduces Dan to a guru with a secret so unbelievably powerful that he can only tell it to one person at a time. However, it's another incredible attribute that keeps Dan completely mesmerized. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 15, 2013 Although still haunted, literally, by the ghost of his ex girlfriend, Dan ends up unexpectedly preparing for a date with a little help from Brian. Meanwhile, his dad offers him a terrifying insight into his own romantic past. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 22, 2013 Brian finds himself nominated for a "Small Business Award," and Dan must quickly find a tuxedo and a date to impress his ex. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 23, 2014 Christmas Special After a difficult year, Dan is convinced he has turned his life around only to meet a Christmas thorn in his side in the shape of his Aunt Nesta. Details

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Man Down — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Matt Lipsey
Screenwriter
Greg Davies, Stephen Morrison, Sian Harries
Network
Channel 4
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Holiday, Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 18, 2013