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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 Mar 13
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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Debbie F 5d Ted Dansen and the cast are endearing. Great acting and a cute story in Season 1! See more Buck F Dec 22 Okay, it's TV for old people, but fun and enjoyable nonetheless. See more Dustin P Dec 12 Loved this show. Great acting, Ted Danson is a delight. Really enjoyed the story, and the wholesomeness of the entire season. Great story about aging, family and friendship. See more s m Dec 7 A good little show, Ted is great as Charles with just the right amount of comedy timing and sad loneliness to give real heart to the series And nice to see Beatriz playing kind and caring See more @BeeInOz Dec 4 If you're a Ted Danson fan you'll love this. I wasn't sure what to expect in episode 1 but it was a great watch. See more Elena S @EMS21 Dec 4 This was great. I really enjoyed it. It starts off slowly but improves. A must watch if you're a Ted Danson fan. 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
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