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Ted Danson goes undercover in Mike Schur’s new comedy ‘A Man on the Inside’

Ted Danson goes undercover in Mike Schur’s new comedy ‘A Man on the Inside’

The pair of comedy legends are hoping to recapture the magic of “The Good Place” in the new series.

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You can watch "A Man on the Inside" with a subscription to Netflix.

Mike Schur is once again teaming up with Ted Danson after their successful partnership on “The Good Place” with a new comedy TV series on Netflix. “A Man on the Inside” debuts on Thursday, Nov. 21, following Danson as Charles, a retired professor who reinvents himself as an undercover operative in a San Francisco retirement home. You can watch all eight episodes when they drop with a subscription to Netflix.

How to watch ‘A Man on the Inside’

Everything you need to know to watch ‘A Man Inside’:

Watch the trailer for ‘A Man on the Inside’

About ‘A Man on the Inside’

“A Man on the Inside” draws inspiration from the 2020 Oscar-nominated documentary “The Mole Agent,” which follows an elderly man who goes undercover in a nursing home to investigate claims of mistreatment.

Mike Schur’s series reimagines this concept as a comedy, with Ted Danson’s character, Charles, stepping into the role of an undercover operative at Pacific View Retirement Residence in San Francisco—not to expose wrongdoing but to solve a mysterious theft… and goes on to find new purpose in his life.

The show features an ensemble of heavy hitters, starting with Ted Danson as Charles who is investigating the disappearance of a resident’s family heirloom at a retirement home. Mary Elizabeth Ellis plays Emily, Charles’s daughter, while Stephanie Beatriz plays Didi, the sharp and observant managing director of the Pacific View Retirement Residence. Lilah Richcreek Estrada takes on the role of Julie, a private investigator who hires Charles for the mission, posing as his daughter to maintain the cover. You can watch all eight episodes on Thursday, Nov. 21 on Netflix.

How to watch ‘A Man on the Inside’ from anywhere

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What else can you stream on Netflix after ‘A Man on the Inside’?

As the biggest streamer in town, Netflix spends more money on content than any other streaming service meaning that you get more value for the monthly fee. Your subscription includes on-demand access to 3,000+ movies, 2,000+ TV Shows, and Netflix Originals like “Stranger Things,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” and “Bridgerton.”

They are constantly adding new shows and movies. Some of their Academy Award-winning exclusives include “The Power of the Dog,” “Marriage Story,” ‘Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”

Netflix

Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”

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The platform constantly updates its catalog, introducing fresh content alongside timeless classics and international hits. Netflix’s commitment to storytelling has also earned critical acclaim, with award-winning exclusives such as “Roma,” “Marriage Story,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” In 2023, their animated film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying Netflix’s reputation for high-quality content.

Recently, Netflix has expanded beyond standard movies and TV titles with the addition of video podcasts, and is also exploring a digital store that would offer third-party streamers within the app.

Netflix offers three plans – stream on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard with Ads” ($8.99) plan, on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard” ($19.99) plan, and 4 devices in up to 4K on the “Premium” ($26.99) plan.


Thomas Waschenfelder writes about sports and entertainment for The Streamable, combining his deep knowledge of both fields with his experience in content creation. A graduate of USC’s prestigious School of Cinematic Arts, Waschenfelder has a strong background in film, which he leverages to craft engaging, high-quality content. When he’s not covering the latest developments in sports or entertainment, he’s patiently waiting for Connor McDavid to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a Stanley Cup victory.

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