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Season 1 – A Man on the Inside

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A retired professor gets a new lease on life when a private investigator hires him to go undercover inside a San Francisco retirement home.
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A Man on the Inside — Season 1

A Man on the Inside — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Tailor-made to suit Ted Danson's estimable strengths, this warm and witty sitcom discovers a lot of life left in those who've been put out to pasture.

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Margaret Lyons New York Times 12/10/2024
The show is as gentle and mild as baby soap, though it could hardly promise no tears. Go to Full Review
Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) 12/06/2024
4/5
[Danson] has perfect comic pitch, yet can still evince just enough sadness to make Charles, a retiree-turned-amateur shamus, seem like an actual person. Go to Full Review
Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 12/03/2024
4.5/5
Danson embodies [Charles' arc] with genuine pathos, gives this terrific comedy a tender truthfulness. It’s the complete package. Go to Full Review
Jan Lee The Straits Times (Singapore) Aug 14
4/5
The eight-part comedy from Mike Schur is sweet, heart-warming and worth a sit-down. Go to Full Review
Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial Jul 17
3.5/5
A fun and emotional dramatic comedy that will not only make us laugh with the antics of Ted Danson's character and the crazy residents he encounters along the way, but will also make us reflect on the passage of time. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Lindsay Press Culturess 03/13/2025
Funny, sweet, touching, and joyful, A Man on the Inside knows how to develop its more emotional arcs without compromising its identity as a comedy. Go to Full Review
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S S @ladydetective May 1 It's a fun show with quirky characters. I was a bit surprised that I was a little sad when I had no more episodes to watch. See more Lincoln B. @SpiderFan32 Mar 17 Yet another in the series of great TV shows by Mike Shur. A Man on the Inside is funny and also heartwarming without feeling forced. Every character is fun and unique and the mystery is genuinely intriguing. It’s really fun to see Stephanie Beatriz in an emotional and fun character after seeing her play Rosa Diaz. Definitely worth a watch! See more Ben N @Bneffer Feb 16 We loved this quirky, cute, funny, kind show. If you want a cuddle show, this is a great one. I liked The Good Place and that led me to this show. Nothing to take too seriously, just a relaxing show. The first season has a bit deeper connection to make, but overall a fairly light show. If you are not into that vibe, it might not do it for you. The characters make sense within this world, and I found the interactions felt genuine, the narrative was sweet while also truthful to the harshness of some aspects of life. If anything was hand waved, it was how does this type of place exist? Is it hundreds of thousands of dollars a year? That aside, great season of a great show. Love the Detective and the Director of the home. Both wonderful actresses. High recommend. See more Bri E. @brielaine00 Feb 10 Just an utterly delightful show. Great characters, good comedy, and a lot of heart. If you’re a fan of other Mike Schur shows like parks and rec and the good place, I think you’ll enjoy this show as well. See more Julius K @jung.jules Jan 26 like a mix of ted lasso and murder in the building See more Tamara M. @Syrup_Rep Jan 11 Heartwarming story about aging, family, and living in general, wrapped in a comedy spy story. I guess I just do love Michael Schur shows a lot. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Tinker Tailor Older Spy Encouraged by his daughter to try something new, widower Charles Nieuwendyk answers an ad from a private eye seeking a mole at a retirement community. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 21, 2024 The Man Who Knew Too Much About Bridges Charles charms his fellow residents at happy hour while finding his footing as a sleuth, but a mysterious warning threatens to end the case before it even begins. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 21, 2024 The Emily Always Rings Twice Charles has some explaining to do when Emily unexpectedly arrives in town; another missing item lands him in Elliott's cranky crosshairs. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 21, 2024 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Painting Class Pacific View's group activities give Charles the perfect opportunity to narrow down his list of suspects, but his chumminess raises concerns for Julie. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Presents and Clear Danger While Julie uses a lavish gift as bait, Charles tries to connect with Gladys; Virginia encourages Florence to splurge on something she has always wanted. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 21, 2024 Our Man in Sacramento As the Pacific View community reels from a sudden loss, Charles goes on an emotional journey with Emily; Didi weighs an intriguing offer from corporate. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 21, 2024 From Russian Hill With Love On a tour of San Francisco's historic sites, Charles and Calbert bond while talking about the past, present and future; Didi and Julie lock horns. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 21, 2024 The Spy Who Came in From the Cold When the pieces click into place, Charles faces the difficult task of revealing his true purpose at Pacific View; Emily helps him unpack the past. Details
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Season Info

Director
Rebecca Asher, Morgan Sackett
Executive Producer
David Miner, Morgan Sackett, Mike Schur, Maite Alberdi, Christopher Clements, Ted Danson, Julie Goldman, Marcela Santibañez
Network
Netflix
Genre
Comedy, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 21, 2024