The Wrong Mans Series 2 (2014) created by Matthew Baynton and James Corden
After being inadvertently drawn into a massive conspiracy in the previous series, innocent Brits Phil (James Corden) and Sam (Matthew Baynton) wound up in a witness protection program. Their car exploded but they managed to escape; the government faked their deaths to protect their families. The guys have different names and live in a small Texas town. Sam wants to go back home even though it would be risky for his girlfriend, who suspects a conspiracy and has spent the time since his funeral advocating for a government release of information. Phil is more settled in, though that changes once he fakes a call home (which he isn't supposed to do) and the neighbor answers, saying his mom is in hospital for serious problems. Phil decides he does want to go back since his mum has no one else. They work together through all sorts of schemes and complications involving Mexican smugglers and Eastern European terrorists.
The show gives an enjoyable comedic take on over-the-top conspiracy/spy shows like 24 and Alias. The story is totally bonkers but in a fun way. The two leads keep things moving along and are charming enough to keep viewers rooting for them. Things turn out well even as more and greater implausibilities are piled up. The Christmas theme running throughout is a nice touch. I enjoyed the whole thing as diverting fun.
Recommended.
I watched it for some credits on Kanopy. Weirdly, Series 1 is not available though I had seen it a long time ago.
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