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Season 1 – The Old Man

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2022

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Dan Chase absconded from the CIA and lives off the grid. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past. The FBI's Harold Harper is called on to hunt him down because of his complicated past with the rogue fugitive. When Chase proves to be more difficult to apprehend than the authorities expected, a highly trained special ops contractor is sent to pursue him as well. While on the run, Chase rents a room from Zoe McDonald, who draws on reserves she never knew she had to survive the day when she learns the truth about her new tenant.

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Critics Consensus

The Old Man is just as intrepid and spiky -- and derivative -- as younger action heroes, with Jeff Bridges lending invaluable gravitas to this bone-crunching thriller.

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Dan Einav

Financial Times

The Old Man may at times be too slow to be truly gripping, but Bridges in particular keeps us transfixed.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 3, 2022

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James Jackson

Times (UK)

A curious series, apparently wanting to have its old cake and chew on it slowly: half the time it’s a downbeat portrait of encroaching senescence — of regret and depression — the rest of the time it’s a rallying cry not to underestimate the old guy.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 28, 2022

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Amanda Whiting

Independent (UK)

Ultimately, the particulars don’t matter as much as the personalities involved. The Old Man is a show about how far these men will go -- even near the end of their lives -- to save themselves.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 28, 2022

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Martin Carr

Yahoo! Movies

Not only does The Old Man possess two formidable performances in Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow, but it also delivers a Disney+ drama packed with genuine pathos.

May 20, 2023

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Jeff Simon

Buffalo News

Bridges, and quite possibly Bridges alone, will keep me going to the end weeks from now.

Jan 23, 2023

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Marcelo Stiletano

La Nación (Argentina)

The interplay of scarring ambition, greed, need, debt, and pain may not be original, but in The Old Man, this game acquires an unusual and unique resonance. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Oct 17, 2022

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Williams B

Honestly, I didn’t expect to enjoy this show since it’s not usually my genre. But to my surprise, I was drawn in by the unique angle—a retired agent whose past resurfaces in unexpected ways. In a genre often filled with clichés, this season avoids them brilliantly. Jeff delivers a masterful performance, and the rest of the cast is equally impressive. While a couple of moments felt a bit rushed toward the end, I was completely hooked and eagerly awaited the next season like a long-anticipated meeting.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Peter N

Slow, convoluted, so, soooo, convoluted I almost gave up on it but there was nothing else to watch on tv at the time!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/11/24

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Debbra W

JB and JL really add depth to this gripping action thriller!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/06/24

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Greg H

Good first season, I do agree that Zoe's character is a bit lifeless, and that yes could an old man still be that capable in close combat, however Liam Neeson and others have played a similar role so it doesn't bother me too much. Having said that about Zoe, some of the one on one conversations with her and other pairs are great at peeling away some of the concepts and insights like an onion and I enjoyed these. Speech is short and to the point without monologuing which it would be with these types of characters. Looking towards season 2 now.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/06/24

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Audience Member

I dunno. Great actors like Jeff Bridges and Lithgow and Amy Breneman, but wooden conversations and navel gazing by those two. Didn't like it at all.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Susan S

Intriguing storyline, fantastic shooting locations, although predictable at times I was still finding myself vying for the next episode. Acting and dialogue are really good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

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Jeff Bridges

Dan Chase

John Lithgow

Harold Harper

Amy Brenneman

Zoe McDonald

Alia Shawkat

Angela Adams

E.J. Bonilla

Raymond Waters

Gbenga Akinnagbe

Julian Carson

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Episode 1

Aired Jun 16, 2022

When Dan Chase's past catches up to him, he must flee the town he's called home for three decades.

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Episode 2

Aired Jun 16, 2022

Chase finds a temporary hideout, but Harold Harper and the authorities are still after him.

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Episode 3

Aired Jun 23, 2022

III

Forced to flee, Chase finally tells Zoe the truth about his past, but it might be too late.

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Episode 4

Aired Jun 30, 2022

Both Chase and Harper try to move forward with their plans, but their choices backfire.

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Episode 5

Aired Jul 7, 2022

Chase and Harper face decisive tests; Zoe finds a new path forward as old stories resurface.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 14, 2022

Chase and Zoe enter the lion's den; as Harper ends one partnership, another begins.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 21, 2022

VII

Chase is forced to face the consequences for his past choices; Harper learns an impossible truth.

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