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A Man on the Inside

A Man on the Inside

How he got here is kind of a mystery.

20247.52 Seasons16 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

A retired professor with a knack for snooping gets a new lease on life when a private investigator recruits him to go undercover and crack a case.

Created by David Miner
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Charles Nieuwendyk

Mary Elizabeth Ellis

Mary Elizabeth Ellis

Emily Nieuwendyk-Piñero

Lilah Richcreek Estrada

Lilah Richcreek Estrada

Julie Kovalenko

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Mona Margadoff

Themes & Keywords

spysan francisco, californiaamateur detectiveparenthoodprivate investigatorretirement communityundercover operationbased on moviesitcomfather daughter relationshipheartfeltwittyelderly widowerretired professor

About A Man on the Inside

A Man on the Inside is a comedy, crime series that first aired in 2024 exploring themes of spy, san francisco, california, amateur detective, parenthood, private investigator, retirement community. Created by David Miner, it stars Ted Danson, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Lilah Richcreek Estrada. A retired professor with a knack for snooping gets a new lease on life when a private investigator recruits him to go undercover and crack a case.

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