A Man on the Inside
Seen it?2024 | 2 seasons | Comedy, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and people are still talking about it, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Brooklyn Nine-Nine or Magnum, P.I., start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12024 · 8 episodes · 96% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.2 out of 10Saturday
- Season 22025 · 8 episodes · 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5 out of 10Saturday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Michael Schur
- Ted DansonCharles Nieuwendyk
- Mary Elizabeth EllisEmily Nieuwendyk-Piñero
- Lilah Richcreek EstradaJulie Kovalenko
- Mary SteenburgenMona Margadoff