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.
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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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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.
Loved this show. It's just a good watch. The plot might seem cliché but it unexpectedly surprised me with the depth they managed to put in this show. It explores the experience of old age via exploration of many issues related to it like loneliness, friendships, grief/loss, death, and dementia. I was incredibly impressed they managed to balance the humor of solving the case and the seriousness of these heavier topics.
Besides that, the characters are super likable and the episodes are on the shorter side so it's a pretty easy watch. The acting is pretty good, they capture cringe comedy well (in a good way). You could watch this as a family with older kids (tween and above).
I'm honestly pretty excited for the next season, one of a kind show for sure. You should give it a watch!
Besides that, the characters are super likable and the episodes are on the shorter side so it's a pretty easy watch. The acting is pretty good, they capture cringe comedy well (in a good way). You could watch this as a family with older kids (tween and above).
I'm honestly pretty excited for the next season, one of a kind show for sure. You should give it a watch!
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.
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.
I'm not a binge watcher, but we smashed the whole season on the first night.
It's got that right mix of warm, funny, sad, deep with a story line that keeps you plugging away.
Ted Danson of course is great, but Stephanie Beatriz (Diaz in '99) is awesome and her character is somebody you'd want to spend all your time with.
It's set in San Francisco which of course helps with my rating but above all, whilst it is very sad at times, it is a comedy and it gives you hope for the future as we all get a little older.
A solid eight out of ten for me, one for all ages and who knows, hopefully another season.
It's got that right mix of warm, funny, sad, deep with a story line that keeps you plugging away.
Ted Danson of course is great, but Stephanie Beatriz (Diaz in '99) is awesome and her character is somebody you'd want to spend all your time with.
It's set in San Francisco which of course helps with my rating but above all, whilst it is very sad at times, it is a comedy and it gives you hope for the future as we all get a little older.
A solid eight out of ten for me, one for all ages and who knows, hopefully another season.
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.
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- TriviaMany characters have silly or unusual names that appear to be Easter eggs (or just the writers having fun), including Louise Ammay-Ahlkott (Louisa May Alcott, author of little women) and Lee Viezfivowon (Levi's 501 (jeans)).
- ConnectionsReferenced in 82nd Golden Globe Awards (2025)
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- Điệp Viên Lão Làng
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- 1201 California Street, San Francisco, California, USA(Exteriors for Pacific View building)
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- 30m
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- 16:9 HD
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