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The Man On The Inside was created for television by Michael Schur who also helped create Brooklyn 99
Chronology
Charles, a retiree, finds a new lease on life when he answers an ad for a private investigator and becomes a mole in an undercover investigation at a retirement home. The Man On The Inside also stars a few Brooklyn 99 cast members including Stephanie Beatriz, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Eugene Cordero, and Marc Evan Jackson.
Remake of The Mole Agent (2020)
Since we’re being honest, I’ll admit that at first glance, I wasn’t really sure if the show was something I would be remotely interested in, but somehow, it managed to draw me into. Before you know it, you find yourself so invested that you simply have to know who the culprit is!
All of the characters are extremely easy to love and so relatable to someone in your life
It’s also a gentle reminder that we’re all here trying to do the same thing, live and enjoy life, so we might as well do our best to get along and most importantly be kind to each other. My favorite quote from the show is “Everything great in your life, when you look back on it, seems like a miracle.” Very poetic because it resonates with all of us.
It’s a nice change of pace, and leaves no guilt about enjoying another “police” series
I’ll also admit that it was a little strange seeing Ted Danson in this role, especially when you’re used to him as the Cheers character “Sam”; but early on, “Charles” tugs at your heartstrings and leaves no sad memories of “Sam.” A bittersweet, yet tender reminder that Father Time doesn’t play favorites. I hope you watch it and recognize and empathize with the daily challenges that some in our society, in our lives, face on a daily basis.