Could this be Ted Danson’s most delightful undercover role since Bored to Death?
Netflix has just released the first look at A Man on the Inside, a new half-hour comedy series starring Ted Danson. The show marks a reunion between Danson and creator Mike Schur, who previously collaborated on the hit series The Good Place. The series is an adaptation of the 2021 documentary The Mole Agent and was greenlit by Netflix in 2023. Set to premiere in November, the exact release date is still under wraps.
In A Man on the Inside, Danson plays Charles, a retired man who finds new purpose in life after responding to an ad from a private investigator. His mission? To go undercover as a mole in a secret investigation. The series promises to blend Schur’s signature wit and charm with a fresh take on the classic detective genre.
The cast is a powerhouse lineup featuring Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Sally Struthers, among others. This ensemble, paired with Danson’s comedic timing and Schur’s track record, suggests that A Man on the Inside could be another gem in Netflix’s comedy lineup.
Mike Schur, known for creating some of the most beloved comedies of the last decade—including Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Rutherford Falls—is also attached as an executive producer under his Fremulon banner. The production team includes notable names like Morgan Sackett, David Miner, Maite Alberdi, and Marcela Santibañez, ensuring the show has a robust creative backing.
A Nod to Bored to Death: Will A Man on the Inside Capture the Same Charm?
As Ted Danson takes on the role of an undercover investigator, it’s hard not to draw parallels to his earlier work on Bored to Death, where he also played a character entangled in amateur sleuthing. While Bored to Death had its own quirky, noir-inspired appeal, A Man on the Inside seems poised to bring a different flavor, combining the heartfelt comedy Schur is known for with the intrigue of a covert operation. The question is: Will it capture the same offbeat charm that made Bored to Death such a cult favorite?
With its November debut on the horizon, fans of both Danson and Schur are eagerly anticipating whether this new project will resonate with the same blend of humor, warmth, and subtle absurdity that has defined their previous collaborations.
