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I am 67 years old and it was so wonderful to see so many of our generation of actors and their great comedic styles. These actors only get better with age and are wonderfully cast in this sweet Comedy Series! The script gets a little lost trying to solve the mystery and gets more in depth with the character's storylines. That's ok because you have a pretty good idea who is the culprit about half way through. You don't mind that it isn't really a mystery because you are just having a fun time watching these golden oldies work and show their stuff. It's really no mystery. Just a tribute to how brave you have to be an older citizen and still active and feel seen in our youth oriented society. What a sweet tribute to those who support and help us navigate the minefields of getting old this series was. Thank you for giving me a great Saturday of binge watching this series!

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.

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!

Loved it! What I was expected was a comedy full of clichés about somebody going undercover,his crazy antics & so forth.

Instead we get a series about a man that not only helped others,but actually helped himself heal from losing his wife.

This great series wasn't full of cheesy laughs & corny lines,found myself actually emotional during some parts because of the way topics were handled-Like the resident with memory issues.

However it wasn't all serious that made you feel down or bored getting through episodes,it kept the series watch worthy because you wanted to see how it played out-Who did the stealing,etc.

The casting to acting was great,cinematography & locations nicely done.

I really hope they do another season & bring a great mixture of laughs,emotions,script,location plus cast like they did on Charles next detective styled adventures as they did on this one.

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.

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.

I believe many pieces of fiction naturally have a goal to make you think something along the lines of "It was an honor to share in the lives of these fictional characters". This show hits that goal undeniably well. Even those coming for the mystery, which granted it focus less on, should be captivated by the humanity that is carried out not only in the writing but in the performance of all cast members. Props to all departments involved.

Although Netflix has been tough on series renewals lately, I hope they fulfill this shows potention in granting them a season 2 as I hope to see more of these incredible characters' journeys.

A Man on the Inside is a Netflix comedy mystery series created by Michael Schur. Michael was inspired by the Chilean documentary "The Mole Agent" and adopted the premise to this series. Ted Danson plays a retired professor who is looking to add more to his life when he responds to an ad from a private investigator. Lilac Richcreek plays the private investigator who hires Ted to infiltrate a nursing home in San Francisco to find out who took a precise necklace that belongs to one of the tenants. Stephanie Beatriz plays Didi the manager of the nursing home and Mary Elizabeth Ellis plays Ted's daughter who lives in Sacramento with her family of three boys. The elderly cast includes Sally Struthers, John Getz, Lori Tan Chinn as the President of the board, Clyde Kusatsu, Margaret Avery, Veronica Cartwright, and Susan Ruttan. Nelson Franklin acts as the owner of the nursing home and Marc Evan Jackson as the son who hires Lilac. The story was fun, entertaining with lovable characters we can relate with. Hopefully we get a second season.

A fantastic Journey of a men in his late years who finds himself in the Beauty of friendship and it's struggling effects on your own life. A financially not needed job gives him back the humanity and love he desperately seeks. Combining detective sassyness with heartwarming dialog this series was incredible fun and binge worthy. Get ready to smile alot.

The 🎵 music felt very fitting and kept the scenes flowing very gently and gave the overall scenes a very smooth companion. Overall camera work and colorizations was done in a very relaxing way giving the story and it's ups and downs the place it needed to show what it was. A delight. The ending was great as well.

How can one not appreciate Ted Danson. Guys a legend, like Tom Sellecks mustache. Anyway, I found this show to be a boy of everything. Some pretty funny lines, two very attractive lead female characters which never hurts, and as well, a great message about bonds that are formed in life. Especially in the later stages, when things truly matter for the right reasons.

I also found this show resonating with me, being that it touches upon dementia. Losing my father recently, and who battled this terrible disease, simply made me feel more connected. Yet, as each episode progressed, I became more invested, and found each character to be charming and endearing in their own unique way.

I definitely recommend this series, and I also look forward to another season. It is feel good, not totally gut wrenching like some scenes in the classic film "on Golden Pond", and all an all, just a relaxing and well written show.

Just watched the first episode. To be honest, I didn't like the trailer much but decided to watch it because of the creators of the show and the cast: Ted Danson (favorite shows: Cheers and The Good Place), Mary Elizabeth (favorite shows: Santa Clarita Diet and It's Always Sunny...), Stephanie (favorite show: Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Lilah, and the rest of the cast.

The first episode has a good storyline. It's about an old, lonely man who is retired and bored. His daughter suggests he try something exciting, so he takes a job doing secret investigation in a nursing home. His amateurish way and carefree attitude in doing things make it really entertaining.

Overall, I enjoyed the first episode - short runtime of less than 30 minutes, not a single boring moment, and the comedy hit the mark. I will be watching the rest of the episodes and update my review.

Rating: 3.5/5.

Update: Just finished this show, and the first thing I want to say is, if you haven't watched Cheers or The Good Place, Ted Danson will give you one more chance to become a fan of him, or at least his acting. Cheers is in my top 10, and I'd say Ted Danson's acting, sense of humor, and personality are as sharp as ever.

The other actors and their characters are also likable. I would have loved if the old woman with memory problems had been played by Shelley Long, but the actress who took on the role did a good job. There were a few slow moments, particularly in the 7th episode, but that's easy to overlook. I also liked the unexpected short cameo in the final few minutes-it was a pleasant surprise.

Overall, this show strikes the perfect balance of emotions, heart, likable characters, an engaging storyline, and comedy-a combination that's rare in shows these days. I couldn't guess the mystery of who stole the necklace, which is a huge plus, and they ended the season with a scene that hinted at a possible renewal.

If Netflix is asked about season 2, they should just reply with what Ted Danson said in the last line of season 1: "I'm in.

Rating: 3.75/5.

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.

After an amazing Hall of Fame acting career, how is it possible that Ted Danson just delivered his best performance? He was amazing and elevated the performance of the entire staff.

The story was not complex but was told in a very cool and calming way. The show touched on many sensitive subjects but did so with a lot of grace, thoughtfulness, and respect. I very much enjoyed how the writer provided solutions and techniques for families to use who deal with the same life issues.

I am interested to see how they develop this show further. Looking forward to Season 2.

The subtle references to Cheers - making a Manhattan, acting as a bartender, driving a corvette - were so cool!

As I update this in NOV 2025 we just finished watching season 2, again just great entertainment with accomplished actors and interesting characters.

Ted Danson, about 76, stars as Charles, about 76, a retired Professor of Engineering and living in San Francisco. He also is Producer of this series which sets itself apart from most by avoiding the all-too-common filthy language dialog. This in fact is very clean and more pleasant as a result.

In the story his wife had died perhaps a year ago from the effects of Alzheimer's. He is healthy but perhaps bored with his daily routine. He has a habit of reading periodicals and newspapers and often cuts an interesting one out to send to his married daughter in Sacramento. One day, through a cut-out hole he glimpses a small, short ad. Looking for someone in the 75 to 85 years age range for a specific job as a private investigator.

Season 1: This takes him to a private investigator hired by a man whose mother is in a type of upscale old folks home in San Francisco, some meaningful jewelry was stolen and the son wants the thief to be caught. Charles will be the key.

So he is hired to check into the place and observe and report as the person to expose what is going on.

Ted Danson is just perfect in this role which he plays with lots of humor. Quickly it becomes less about who the thief was and more about the relationships. The cast of characters are played by a group of fine actors, many of them old favorites we have come to know from the past 50 years or so.

Season 2: This job takes him to a private college, as a retired engineer he takes a job as a visiting professor. The story is totally different, it involves solving a mystery about a mega rich donor who has unsavory plans for the school. Some of the characters from the nursing home reappear but there are many new characters also. Including his real-life wife and the two develop a relationship.

My wife and I enjoyed both seasons, streaming. We generally watched two episodes a night.

One of the more enjoyable mini-series that we have watched. We hope there will be another season with a novel storyline next year.

I watched this shortly after binging, and loving, The Good Place. I liked the first few episodes, but as the show went on I started to feel the comedy get sparser as the heartfelt scenes got heavier and soppier. I could see this being a Hallmark movie premise if not for Ted, who carries the show beyond that trope. It wasn't a bad show, but it wasn't amazing either. By episode 5 I was a bit tired of the side-characters and their b-plot shenanigans. Their interactions seemed unnatural and unrealistic, and it all got a bit too cheesy for me. I think this will hit home to someone who has or had a loved one who is affected by the subject matter, however as a comedy it just isn't one of the greats. The mystery aspect was not something I really cared about by the end of the show, and the reveal was kinda... underwhelming? It was fine in the context of the show, but if you were into the show for the mystery, you may be a bit disappointed.

I just finished A Man on the Inside and have to say I really enjoyed it. It was much funnier than I expected. The show is about a retired college professor (Ted Danson) who recently lost his wife and is looking for something new in his life. He responds to an add in the paper from a private investigator (Lilah Richcreek Estrada) who's looking for someone to go undercover at a San Francisco retirement home to find someone who stole a valuable necklace from one of the residents. It's gotten nothing but great reviews from both critics and the audience, it currently has a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. If you're looking for a fun show to have some laughs and can binge in just a few hours then give this a try. You wont be disappointed.

This show is so cute. I am actually really enjoying the second season. Ted Danson does such a great job as an older type sleuth. It is a lovely show to watch.

I love how he has a wit and sense of humour. I even have some laugh out loud moments from time to time.

It is an easy watch and I am happy that there are shows out there like this.

Ted Danson's enduring charisma shines in A Man on the Inside, a heartwarming blend of comedy and mystery from The Good Place creator Michael Schur. The series introduces Charles (Danson), a lonely, retired widower who reinvigorates his monotonous life by taking on a private investigator role in a posh retirement community. Tasked with solving a jewelry theft, Charles finds himself fumbling through undercover work, ultimately discovering unexpected connections with the quirky residents around him. The show deftly balances humor and poignancy, using Danson's impeccable timing and an ensemble of veteran actors like Sally Struthers and Stephen McKinley Henderson to create a vibrant, multilayered narrative. It's a celebration of second chances and human connection, gently addressing themes like aging, grief, and reinvention without losing its comedic charm.

Based on the Oscar-nominated documentary The Mole Agent, Schur's latest venture mirrors the philosophical warmth of his previous works while carving its own identity. The series delights with its intricate whodunit, but its real treasure lies in the relationships that unfold. From Charles' evolving bond with his daughter Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) to his reluctant friendships with fellow residents, the characters are endearing and nuanced. While it lacks the surreal humor of The Good Place, A Man on the Inside captivates with its sincerity, offering both laughter and heartfelt moments. Danson's effortless portrayal of Charles anchors the series, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking a comedic exploration of life's later stages.

So I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I've seen 5 and I like it. The premise is an older widower finds a new lease on life as an undercover detective in a retirement home. It's actually a terrific premise.

I have a few issues however. I just do not like the daughter. At all. Am I supposed to like her? Maybe not. Her husband is great- wish we could see him as often as we see her. The other thing that bothers me is Ted Danson's acting. It is so dry and stiff. I get it, he's an engineer not a warm and fuzzy type, but he is just very unconvincing as a real live human. He is robotic. Something's missing and its distracting. Perhaps as the series progresses it will make sense. Or maybe its just poor acting.

The characters are likeable and relatable. I enjoy the ladies navigating their final chapters with humor and friendship. The scenery of San Francisco is stunning such a beautiful city. That being said, I also want to address an issue whichbis becoming predictable and annoying in nearly every series I watch. I saw this in Nobody Wants This as well. EVERY person must be rich as hell. I mean look at this guy's home, and his daughter's- they have to be multi-millionnaires to afford them. And they never seem to work. He's retired, must have a heackuva retirement plan, but the daughter- what does she do? Maybe I missed it. Wouldn't it be nice, just once, one show, to see characters that live like the rest of us?

Anyway I plan to watch this to the end. I am enjoying it despite my picking it apart!

While I'm writing this I'm currently on episode 5. This show is hilarious, keeps you thinking and honestly a delight. Ted Danson is brilliant as usual. The other actors, engaging and fascinating in this "Who Done It," series. I'm both equally involved with the crime aspect as I am the human aspect of loneliness. Each of us, no matter of our age, brings something new to the table. I feel the warmth of the message with out all the sappiness. The comedy is woven in beautifully that the laughs are genuine. I hope this show continues on the ride I'm truly enjoying so very much. Bravo to the writers, to the actors and to the directors who have made a gem of a show.

Like so many streaming limited series the first season was funny and somewhat captivating. The second season has too many extraneous and uninteresting characters. It has wondered from its premise as a campy detective show and now is more about all of the extraneous characters lives. I'm on the fence as to whether to watch season 3 if there is one.

I'm a big fan on Danson, from Cheers to Becker to Good Place and now here. I have to admit, I hate seeing him get older, but it happens to us all.

The premise and setting didn't seem that interesting at first, probably because I'm half his age. But I'll be darned if these sweet old characters didn't draw me right in.

It's so rare these days to find a good show, and on Netflix of all places. Most seem rushed, or on a bottom of the barrel budget. But not here. The acting, the casting, the writing, the directing...all flawlessly done. I'd recommend it for that reason alone. It keeps you glued to the story, not bored scrolling.

Looking forward to season 2, I just hope it can match half the charm season 1 provides.

Edit:

After watching season 2, I'm rather disappointed. The nursing home is what made this show special. The way it bounced between how ridiculous and how sweet old people can be was perfect.

Season 2 is a stark reminder this show was about the spy and not the setting. And that was a mistake. I'd rather watch the nursing home without Danson than vice versa, which is what we got. Add in the completely unnecessary last scene, and I think I'm done with this show. 8 stars to 5, and probably not worth that.