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The Wrong Mans

The Wrong Mans

20137.32 Seasons8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Comedy thriller about two well-meaning idiots who become entangled in a hideous world of crime, conspiracy and corruption.

NetworksBBC TwoHulu

Top Cast

Mathew Baynton

Mathew Baynton

Sam Pinkett

James Corden

James Corden

Phil Bourne

Themes & Keywords

hostagemistaken identity

About The Wrong Mans

The Wrong Mans is a comedy series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of hostage, mistaken identity. it stars Mathew Baynton, James Corden. Comedy thriller about two well-meaning idiots who become entangled in a hideous world of crime, conspiracy and corruption.

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