Charles, a retired man, finds a new lease on life when he answers a private investigator’s ad and becomes a mole in a secret investigation into a nursing home. Based on the Chilean documentary “El Agente Topo”.
Ted Danson’s enduring charisma shines in A Man on the Inside, a moving blend of comedy and mystery from The Good Place creator Michael Schur. The series introduces Charles (Danson), a lonely retired widower who invigorates his humdrum life by taking on the role of private investigator in an upscale retirement community.
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. Based on the Oscar-nominated documentary The Mole Agent, Schur’s latest effort mirrors the philosophical warmth of his previous work while carving out his own identity.
From Charles’s evolving bond with his daughter Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) to his reluctant friendships with the other residents, the characters are engaging and nuanced. While it lacks the surreal humor of The Good Place, A Man on the Inside charms with its sincerity, providing both laughs and touching moments.
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