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A Man on the Inside

  • TV Series
  • 2024–
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
33K
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Ted Danson in A Man on the Inside (2024)
Charles, a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a private investigator and becomes a mole in a secret investigation in a nursing home.
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Charles, a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a private investigator and becomes a mole in a secret investigation in a nursing home.Charles, a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a private investigator and becomes a mole in a secret investigation in a nursing home.Charles, a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a private investigator and becomes a mole in a secret investigation in a nursing home.

  • Creator
    • Michael Schur
  • Stars
    • Ted Danson
    • Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    • Lilah Richcreek Estrada
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    33K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    385
    19
    • Creator
      • Michael Schur
    • Stars
      • Ted Danson
      • Mary Elizabeth Ellis
      • Lilah Richcreek Estrada
    • 217User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Charles
    • 2024–2025
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis
    • Emily
    • 2024–2025
    Lilah Richcreek Estrada
    Lilah Richcreek Estrada
    • Julie
    • 2024–2025
    Stephanie Beatriz
    Stephanie Beatriz
    • Didi
    • 2024
    Sally Struthers
    Sally Struthers
    • Virginia Foldau…
    • 2024
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Elliott Haverhill
    • 2024
    Lori Tan Chinn
    Lori Tan Chinn
    • Susan Yang
    • 2024
    Miles Fowler
    Miles Fowler
    • Jaylen LaMont
    • 2024
    Clyde Kusatsu
    Clyde Kusatsu
    • Grant Yokohama
    • 2024
    Eugene Cordero
    Eugene Cordero
    • Joel Piñero
    • 2024
    Stephen McKinley Henderson
    Stephen McKinley Henderson
    • Calbert Graham
    • 2024
    Susan Ruttan
    Susan Ruttan
    • Gladys Montrose
    • 2024
    Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright
    • Beverly Bankl
    • 2024
    Kerry O'Malley
    Kerry O'Malley
    • Megan Chagughlaight-Accourse
    • 2024
    Catherine Leong
    Catherine Leong
    • Penny Guhmstahr
    • 2024
    Wyatt Yang
    Wyatt Yang
    • Wyatt Nieuwendyk-Piñero
    • 2024
    Margaret Avery
    Margaret Avery
    • Florence Joanne Whistbrook
    • 2024
    Deuce Basco
    • Jace Nieuwendyk-Piñero
    • 2024
    • Creator
      • Michael Schur
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    Reviewers say 'A Man on the Inside' is a heartfelt, humorous series about aging and loneliness. Ted Danson's performance is warmly received, balancing comedy with poignant themes like dementia and loss. The ensemble cast's chemistry and depth are praised, as is the realistic portrayal of retirement home life. Some find the mystery element less compelling but still enjoyable. The series resonates with audiences through its blend of humor, emotion, and relatable characters.
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    8JayWolfgramm

    A Good Place to Go

    Ted Danson plays Charles, one of the nicest grandpas you'll ever meet. He is recruited by a private investigator, named Julie, to help her find the culprit who stole a valuable necklace. That might be the hook of the show, but in truth the show lives and dies by the charm of the characters.

    The show is less about mystery or comedy, and more about the characters and setting. It has a very cozy optimism about it. Don't misunderstand, there are some very sad parts to the show. But it is shared in a way that encourages audiences to enjoy the time they have, as opposed to dreading the end. Get inside and watch it.
    8alatlantic

    Sweet show

    I'm a big fan on Danson, from Cheers to Becker to Good Place and now here. I have to admit, I hate seeing him get older, but it happens to us all.

    The premise and setting didn't seem that interesting at first, probably because I'm half his age. But I'll be darned if these sweet old characters didn't draw me right in.

    It's so rare these days to find a good show, and on Netflix of all places. Most seem rushed, or on a bottom of the barrel budget. But not here. The acting, the casting, the writing, the directing...all flawlessly done. I'd recommend it for that reason alone. It keeps you glued to the story, not bored scrolling.

    Looking forward to season 2, I just hope it can match half the charm season 1 provides.
    ts-0000

    Enjoyed it!

    Loved it! What I was expected was a comedy full of clichés about somebody going undercover,his crazy antics & so forth.

    Instead we get a series about a man that not only helped others,but actually helped himself heal from losing his wife.

    This great series wasn't full of cheesy laughs & corny lines,found myself actually emotional during some parts because of the way topics were handled-Like the resident with memory issues.

    However it wasn't all serious that made you feel down or bored getting through episodes,it kept the series watch worthy because you wanted to see how it played out-Who did the stealing,etc.

    The casting to acting was great,cinematography & locations nicely done.

    I really hope they do another season & bring a great mixture of laughs,emotions,script,location plus cast like they did on Charles next detective styled adventures as they did on this one.
    8jack_e-25042

    Love the show

    Son and I watched over holidays and we both enjoyed it immensely. Ted is a true gem, the guest stars were all people we knew from past shows and we got to see them again, reminding us how good they are. We binge watched this because the episodes were short which is perfect to keep our interest. There is a great chance for this to continue with so much more fun and games among an aging population. So much information just in the storyline about nursing homes, aging/elderly, grief and loss, friendships and honesty. It has a small tinge of murders in the building but unique in its own way with the mix of young and old in thoughts and technology. This show is a winner for me.
    8Supermanfan-13

    Already looking forward to next season

    A Man on the Inside was so much better than I expected. I thought it was going to be a show aimed for older adults because most of the cast is older, I mean it takes place in a retirement home. I was wrong, this can be enjoyable for people of all ages. Ted Danson continues to add to his already incredible legacy. It seems like everything he does these days is at least worth watching. It also stars the incredibly beautiful Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Stephanie Beatriz, among others. The show just came out last month and has already been renewed for another season, that's how good it's been doing on Netflix. I'm already looking forward to next season.

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      Michael Schur was inspired to create "A Man On the Inside" after watching Chilean documentary The Mole Agent (2020). He says: "The Mole Agent" documentary is powerful because it makes people feel something remarkably similar across any age, ethnicity or gender, and I'd describe that feeling in a very reductive way as, "I've got to call my mom." In our show, we tried to do a similar thing with the tone: Basically, does our show contribute to that feeling of making us want to call our moms.
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    • Release date
      • November 21, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Chile
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Điệp Viên Lão Làng
    • Filming locations
      • 1201 California Street, San Francisco, California, USA(Exteriors for Pacific View building)
    • Production companies
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • Fremulon
      • Micromundo Producciones
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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