A Man on the Inside season 2: Everything we know so far

The possibility of A Man on the Inside season 2 has been on everyone's mind ever since the show's first season secured Ted Danson a nomination at the 2025 Golden Globes. During the announcement event for the upcoming ceremony on December 9, 2024, it was revealed that Danson had been nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy category for the Netflix show.

The news naturally excited fans, prompting them to speculate about the potential for additional seasons.

However, as of this writing, there has been no official announcement regarding A Man on the Inside season 2. Furthermore, there have been no statements from anyone associated with the show that suggest any optimism about its renewal.

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Could A Man on the Inside season 2 be on the cards?

Following an extremely successful first season in terms of viewership and audience reception, viewers are hopeful that A Man on the Inside season 2 will happen. However, there has been no news confirming or refuting the same.

There could be two main reasons behind this. Firstly, for a streaming giant like Netflix, it typically takes a month or so to renew titles after their release on their platform. Given that the show premiered in late November, audiences may have to wait at least until late December to hear something positive.

Secondly, multiple factors influence the renewal status of a show. These include the profitability of the project, the availability of those associated with the show, and whether the show is owned by the streaming service airing it.

Therefore, unless all these factors align, a renewal seems unlikely.

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What was A Man on the Inside season 1 about?

A Man on the Inside was created by Michael Schur, the producer, writer, and director behind hit shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The series is based on the 2020 documentary film The Mole Agent by Maite Alberdi and follows Ted Danson's character, Charles.

Charles is a retired engineering professor and widower leading a simple life. However, things take a turn when he is hired as an investigative assistant by Julie, a private investigator from Kovalenko Investigations. His new job requires him to go undercover at Pacific View Retirement Community (a facility for retired individuals) in San Francisco. He is required to do so to unearth a missing ruby necklace.

The show's official logline, as per Netflix's Tudum, reads:

"A widower, eager to shake up his routine, answers an ad from a private detective to solve a mysterious theft. Posing as a new resident, he goes deep undercover at a senior living community, building heartwarming new friendships and a stronger bond with his daughter along the way."

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Who could be part of A Man on the Inside season 2's cast?

According to Marie Claire, if A Man on the Inside season 2 happens, the "show's mystery solvers (and their families)" could be expected to return. This includes Ted Danson's character, Charles, and others like Lilah Richcreek Estrada's Julie, Eugene Cordero's Joel, and Mary Elizabeth Ellis' Emily.

However, it is unlikely that the rest of the cast would return, as their characters' storylines were effectively wrapped up in the previous season. This leaves little to no room for the characters to grow in A Man on the Inside season 2, making their appearances less of a possibility.

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All eight episodes of A Man on the Inside season 1 are currently streaming on Netflix.