Concept: The brilliance lies in the idea of such a peculiar character in typical British settings of the time.
Plot: There is no overarching narrative that connects all the episodes. However, each episode does follow certain narrative patterns such as scene contextualization, problem development, and even low points for the main character. In short, it's a rather minimal and straightforward version of a usual plot.
Characters: There is only one character, Mr. Bean himself, who at first glance may not seem outstanding or recognizable. However, he has such a unique personality and attitude that he becomes iconic. From his mumbling, facial expressions, monotonous clothing, walking style, and more. Undoubtedly, it's a great character that Atkinson managed to build.
Complexity: The character itself is not complex. Starting with the fact that there is no backstory explaining where he came from or where he wants to go. Because of this, there is no character development. He remains the same from the first episode to the last, and although it offers a certain consistency, it becomes monotonous and loses appeal after each episode. Fortunately, it was a short series.
Performance: Rowan Atkinson is a genius. Not only for writing and developing such a unique character but also for portraying it perfectly. There is no doubt that his mastery of body language is what allows us to enjoy his work regardless of the country we are in. I must say it's not a primitive or childish performance; it requires great preparation to know how to define the ideal rhythm to entertain and make the audience laugh.
Aesthetics: It's not particularly outstanding. It simply reflects the English context of that time. Moreover, it uses a typical English style of presenting scenes with a raw, almost unaltered aesthetic of what reality would be.
Sound: Nothing in particular, perhaps the most relevant aspect is the sound effects to help highlight Mr. Bean's actions.
Plot: There is no overarching narrative that connects all the episodes. However, each episode does follow certain narrative patterns such as scene contextualization, problem development, and even low points for the main character. In short, it's a rather minimal and straightforward version of a usual plot.
Characters: There is only one character, Mr. Bean himself, who at first glance may not seem outstanding or recognizable. However, he has such a unique personality and attitude that he becomes iconic. From his mumbling, facial expressions, monotonous clothing, walking style, and more. Undoubtedly, it's a great character that Atkinson managed to build.
Complexity: The character itself is not complex. Starting with the fact that there is no backstory explaining where he came from or where he wants to go. Because of this, there is no character development. He remains the same from the first episode to the last, and although it offers a certain consistency, it becomes monotonous and loses appeal after each episode. Fortunately, it was a short series.
Performance: Rowan Atkinson is a genius. Not only for writing and developing such a unique character but also for portraying it perfectly. There is no doubt that his mastery of body language is what allows us to enjoy his work regardless of the country we are in. I must say it's not a primitive or childish performance; it requires great preparation to know how to define the ideal rhythm to entertain and make the audience laugh.
Aesthetics: It's not particularly outstanding. It simply reflects the English context of that time. Moreover, it uses a typical English style of presenting scenes with a raw, almost unaltered aesthetic of what reality would be.
Sound: Nothing in particular, perhaps the most relevant aspect is the sound effects to help highlight Mr. Bean's actions.