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: Much of the second series, which sees the duo in witness protection in "Texas," was actually filmed in Johannesburg, South Africa .

: Unlike many spoofs, the danger in The Wrong Mans feels real. The duo faces international conspiracies, rogue MI-5 agents, and Russian whistleblowers . The Wrong Mans(2013)

The result is a story that starts with a single, disastrous decision. (Baynton), a hungover council worker, witnesses a car crash and answers a ringing phone left at the scene. The voice on the other end says: "If you are not here by 5:00, we will kill your wife" . Enter Phil Bourne (Corden), an overeager mailroom guy who convinces Sam they should be the "heroes of the hour" instead of calling the police. Why It Worked : Much of the second series, which sees

While the series ended after its two-part Christmas special in 2014, its creators went on to massive heights. James Corden became a global star hosting The Late Late Show , and Mathew Baynton became a staple of British comedy, most notably co-creating and starring in the hit series Ghosts . The result is a story that starts with

: While Corden’s Phil is the adrenaline-fueled risk-taker, Baynton’s Sam is the grounded, unlikely hero trying to keep his life from imploding . Fast Facts for Your Next Trivia Night