Mr Bean - Qartulad

Purists might argue this “ruins” the silent genius of Rowan Atkinson. But Georgians would disagree. They’d say it enhances it. Because now, you’re not just watching a man struggle—you’re watching a man struggle and complain about it in your native language. Sadly, the original Rustavi 2 dubbing is becoming rare. Clips float around on YouTube and TikTok, often uploaded by nostalgic fans. Search for "მისტერ ბინი ქართულად" or "Mr. Bean Georgian Dubbing" and prepare for a rabbit hole.

Yes, you read that correctly. While the rest of the world knows Mr. Bean as a nearly-silent physical comedian, Georgian audiences know a completely different version—one where Bean has a full, distinct, and absolutely hilarious voice. mr bean qartulad

But here’s the kicker:

In the Georgian dubbing (specifically the version aired on the Rustavi 2 channel in the late 1990s), the narrator/translator speaks over the original audio, translating every single word, sound, and thought. But because the original Mr. Bean barely talks, the Georgian translator had to invent dialogue. Purists might argue this “ruins” the silent genius

Suddenly, Bean’s silent glances became sarcastic comments. His internal panic became a whispered monologue in Georgian. His interactions with the blue Reliant Robin came with running commentary. Because now, you’re not just watching a man

Welcome to the wonderful world of (მისტერ ბინი ქართულად). The Great Dubbing Debate Most countries simply subtitled Mr. Bean . Some added a few grunts. But Georgia? Georgia decided to give him a voiceover—and not just any voiceover.