MAN ON THE INSIDE 1.1-1.3
Where No One Can Remember Your Name
What You Need To Know
In Netflix’s series MAN ON THE INSIDE, Charles, a retired professor, answers a newspaper ad seeking an older man who is competent with 2020s technology. Passing his interview with a young woman named Julie, he discovers she is a P.I. trying to solve a stolen property case. She needs him to infiltrate an assisted living community in which one of the residents is sure someone has stolen her necklace. Excited to be doing something useful again, he quickly warms to the job and discovers that this may be a case of kleptomania. Charles must maintain his cover; only time will tell if being ON THE INSIDE will bring him out of himself.
The first three episodes of season one of MAN ON THE INSIDE have an understated and undefinable charm, much like its leading man, Ted Danson. His quirky appeal and quality deadpan lines remain memorable from CHEERS to this new comedic outing. The series has strong production values, including good direction, cinematography, and supporting roles. The developing mystery does draw one in. After finishing the first three episodes, most viewers will want to continue watching.
The series’ overall worldview is romanticism with some biblical moral elements. There is much emphasis on Charles finding his purpose after losing his wife a year before. The character is sympathetic and engaging, but the only biblical moral element is that he helps to thwart a thief. Some drunkenness and drug content and profanities in episode two, as well as slight sexual banter throughout the episodes, make it necessary for MOVIEGUIDE® to advise caution for teens
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements
Romantic worldview with some biblical moral elements. The show puts an emphasis on Charles finding his purpose after having lost his wife a year before. Biblical moral elements include the character helping to thwart a thief
Foul Language
One light profanity; one "GD" in episode 2,
Violence
An elderly man pops another in the nose and both are in considerable pain from the slight contact
Sex
None, but there is some light sexual banter
Nudity
No nudity
Alcohol Use
Several seniors get drunk in one scene
Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse
Seniors smoke marijuana in one scene,
Miscellaneous Immorality
A man deceives his daughter but then tells her the truth.
