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Quirky, a little out there, and weird characters that grow on you. A nice change of comedy where you can't predict the episode or action or dialogue. Sound track and music is pretty cool

I thought this was a great show, especially the episodes involving Dominic (Ramon Tikaram), so much so that I wish there were a Dominic spin-off of some sort. So sad that Rik Mayall passed away, often wonder what the show would be like had they been able to go in the direction of playing Rik's character up more as originally planned. Aunt Nesta (Stephanie Cole) was a great addition however.

Greg Davies (probably better known as Mr Phil Gilbert from The Inbetweeners or as Cuckoo's reluctant father-in-law in Cuckoo) conceives and carries this brand-spanking new comedy series about a man-child with a lot of growing up to do.

When Dan's long-suffering girlfriend, Naomi (Deirdre Mullins) bins him for not taking life seriously, he tightens his belt (or should I say tightens the cords of his jogging bottoms after misplacing his only pair of trousers), scribbles down something that vaguely resembles a to-do- list and promptly seizes the day in his own unique half-a**ed way. Apart from the fact that he's a teacher who's considerably less mature than his pre-pubescent student body, he must also contend with his maniacal father played by Rik Mayall from The Young Ones. You heard me! The People's Poet is now old enough to play Greg Davies Dad! Adding insult to injury is the fact that Dan's friends are just as misguided as he is. Jo (Roisin Conaty) is an independent young go-getter who goes and gets things that only exist in her wonderfully warped mind. The only "straight-laced" person Dan knows is his close personal acquaintance/financial adviser, Brian (Mike Wozniak) who is often dragged into Dan's immature antics. Then again, Dan's co-worker, Emma (Jeany Spark) is fairly straight-laced... AND she has a nice a**e. Maybe she can put him right? Don't hold your breath!

BRIAN: The last time you said that you asked me which one of The Muppets my wife's vagina most looked like!

DAN: I know... and you said Gonzo... all purple... all messy thick tufts.

:D

This show cracks me up! G.D. Is a comedic genius who never fails to make me roll with laughter.

First of all let me say that I like Greg Davies, but I prefer watching him where he's best at and that is stand-up comedy. I think he should stick to that. I saw some recognizable scenes from his stand-up comedy in Man Down but it's just better when he tells those stories on scene than on a television show. Man Down has some good moments but also a lot of moments where it's just a bit too dumb. Mostly because of the character Jo, played by Roisin Conaty. I can't say I enjoyed watching her. The acting was not always on top in this series. It was nice to see Rik Mayall again, sadly he passed away. The show has some some good funny episodes but most of the other episodes never made me rolling over from laughing, maybe a couple grins but that's it. I wished I liked it more considering Greg Davies was the main character but it's just going to remain a one time viewing for me.

Who cares if the laughs are somewhat cheap, life is too short to be so serious and judgemental. Found myself laughing harder as the series progressed, binge watched all four seasons in a few days. Wish there was more!

I really like Greg Davies on Taskmaster and as a guest on panel shows, so decided to give Man Down a try. I gave up halfway through the first episode. After a few months I gave it another try, and it got better after the first episode.

The episodes are of varying quality. Especially in the later seasons. The show gets progressively absurd, not always to its benefit. But still there were a few good laughs.

_Man Down_ is absurdist humor at its finest. Improbable characters living out ordinary lives in very unordinary fashion. Watching the show makes one's brain scream things like: "Why doesn't Brian find a new group of friends?" "How could Emma possibly have...., one couldn't imaginably get that drunk/desperate/whatever?" "Why hasn't Jo died from accidentally drinking bleach or some other life hazard?" And yet in the world of _Man Down_, all these improbabilities are in alignment to create a lively comedy that will keep you on your toes and in stitches. There's even a heavy dose of dysfunctional tenderness to comfort through all the disrespect and inappropriate behavior. Bird attacks were never funnier.

This was a real struggle to watch. The awkward chemistry and below average acting, makes each scene cringeworthy and unbearable to watch. It's more like a comedy for children with the the obvious punch lines hitting you in the face. The sloppy slap stick and shallow plot does not make you want to continue watching. It's hard work to watch. Some brilliant comic actors usually, however I think their lack of believability stems from very weak writing. I think Greg has played the teacher parts enough now, although this part in the inbetweeners was such a better performance, and his stand up is great. It just doesn't click with this programme. Roisin is also very talented, but it doesn't show it in this, which is disappointing because I'm a huge fan. It all seems a bit too rushed.

There is nothing to say except this show is brilliant! It's so well written and the acting is amazing! I have watched each episode so many times now it's crazy. I am desperate for a 5th series because it's the greatest thing on tv. Please please BBC realize what a brilliant gem you have here and commission 10 more seas9ns of the show NOW. There is nothing as good on tv so to not keep this going would be a very stupid mistake. Thank you to Greg Davies for making me laugh so hard I pee!

I discovered Greg Davies on this show. I'll make this short. 'Man Down' is one of the funniest shows ever made. Funnier than any American comedy by far (of the last two decades) and I'm so glad I found it on Netflix because comedy has been so bad for so long here (with the exception of Curb and Youtube). British comedy lives and it's funnier and more outrageous than ever!

Kept me laughing the whole time. Greg Davies and the cast are amazing. This show may not be for everyone but if you need a good laugh it's got you covered.

A must see and will cheer you up even if you're stringing up a rope. Fantastic casting and full of little subtleties in the background.

Greg Davies at his very best.

Greg Davies shines in the way he gets into the craziest situations. He's a joy to watch. He also surrounds himself with the best of British actors. Each one carries themselves and it all comes together brilliantly. If you love silly British comedy then you will love this.

For those of us that can relate to always trying to do the right thing ... that watch it unfold into a disaster completely opposite from your original goal.

Oh man! This is a must see! Such a weird show, i mean beautifully and hilariously weird! Greg Davies, what an actor! His expressions are enough to make me die of laughter. The whole show is just amazing, each and every episode. Hilarious, eh?! Oi!

Man Down

Leading edge comedy, this show had the lot,

Constantly inventive, the ideas never seemed to dry up despite firm and predictable characterisations.

Quite brilliant script, just comedy gold, with the theme of the week and serial plot lines.

Brilliant comic timing from everybody,

I'm not sure why but this show reminded my of cross between Dad's Army and Allo Allo with perhaps even a bit of Harry Worth. The physical humour and slap stick really elevated this show as a classic of our time.

I enjoyed every minute and I shall watch this again and again, I just love Brian, the art of deadpan realised.

I want another series and there certainly is a lot more potential for continuing this project.

I'm late to the party but in all fairness I usually read a lot and don't watch many shows. I recently discovered Cuckoo and thought Greg Davies was brilliant so I decided to watch Man Down. As a child I absolutely loved Drop Dead Fred so I was excited to see Rik Mayall as Dan's father and he was hysterical. It's a shame he passed away IRL and was only in season one. Greg Davies as Dan is funny as hell to watch and I'm looking forward to watching his stand up shows. Mike Wozniak (Brian) and Roisin Conaty (Jo) play Dan's best friends and they both add to the hilarity. Stephanie Cole as Aunt Nesta is amazing and shout out to Alfie Davis who plays Dennis, one of Dan's students.

I stumbled upon this show after watching the In Betweeners and I'm so glad I did. It's the only show where I am legitimately laughing OUT loud. The humour is ridiculously good and there is no effort at all from the cast to do any of it.

This is the second time I've tried to watch this. I really should like it. I love goofy surreal humour, and I've got a lot of time for Greg Davies and Roisin Conaty. But it's simply uncomfortable to watch.

There is a natural oppressiveness to Greg Davies's presence. At his best, he plays off it as a harmless fish out of water, whose frustrations are down to awkward situations caused by others or that he ends up in by accident.

But in Man Down, he's simply a boor and a bully.

In the opening episode, you wonder why his girlfriend even lasted 6 years with him, and why she is even bothering to get her stuff from his flat. She would be better off asking for a restraining order.

Roisin Conaty plays a complete moron. Not ditsy, just unbelievably stupid.

Mike Wozniak has the most "normal" character but again he is just there to be the victim of Greg Davies' bullying.

I could go on and on but I won't.

A couple of the slapstick moments are OK. But it's just too aggressively unbelievable to work as a comedy.

I adore Greg Davies. I think I would just laugh at him just sitting. I just find him adorable. Man Down was hilarious, about his days as a school teacher (he was actually a school teacher) I binged this whole series within a few days it is that watchable, I really wish it would have had a few more seasons.

Greg is a fantastic comedian and actor. I was first introduced to Greg as the principal in Inbetweeners and was hooked there and then.

If you laugh English humour, then definitely give this series a go. You will not be disappointed.

The school scenes are actually filmed where Davies was a teacher.