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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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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 The show is as gentle and mild as baby soap, though it could hardly promise no tears. Dec 10, 2024 Full Review Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) [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. Rated: 4/5 Dec 6, 2024 Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Danson embodies [Charles' arc] with genuine pathos, gives this terrific comedy a tender truthfulness. It’s the complete package. Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 3, 2024 Full Review Gissane Sophia Marvelous Geeks Media Sharp, hilarious, and brilliantly wholesome, the series shines a gorgeous lens on a demographic that rarely gets the spotlight. Dec 22, 2024 Full Review Tara Ariano Cracked A Man On The Inside is a caper, a buddy comedy and a meditation on grief, and pulls off all three effortlessly. Rated: B+ Dec 19, 2024 Full Review Lauren Veneziani WBAL-TV (Baltimore) Ted Danson and Mary Elizabeth Ellis are one of the most heartwarming father-daughter duos on TV right now! I need a Season 2! Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 18, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ashley M Ted Dansen does it again! Another great show that I cannot wait to continue. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review Donna M Ted Danson is at his best, and love watching how the relationship with his daughter is developing. The writing is great, cast is fantastic and Danson’s portrayal of a widower, doing the best he can, while struggling over the death of his wife, is authentic and adorable. Hope there is a Season 2 and many more, great tv that takes you away from our own reality for a little bit each week. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review dave b Fabulous writing. Excellent acting. A definitive ending. My only quibble is near the end when the choice are: keep or donate. Donate makes people feel good but is evil as no one wants your stuff and it ends up in a messy landfill in Africa or Chile. "Trash" means it goes to a local landfill. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/24 Full Review Roger D Love it. I was quickly hooked and found it to be engaging and witty. Ted Danson is great and the show is perfect for him. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review B M Loved this show. Ted Danson is so winning and it’s got such a good mix of heart and humor. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Al B Started kind of slow but it picks up the pace after episode one. The central detective plot device becomes less important as the series progresses and new themes of friendship, family, aging and death take center stage. Danson and the entire cast were terrific. It was very heartfelt and kind of endearing. Loved how San Francisco was showcased. Was nice to see Sally Struthers after all these years. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review 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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