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Netflix's 'A Man on the Inside' Returns with Ted Danson

11/20/2025

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The Netflix series A Man on the Inside, created by Michael Schur, returns for its second season with Ted Danson as Charles.
Danson's character goes undercover at a small college to investigate thefts targeting a controversial donor.
The season introduces new characters, including Mary Steenburgen (Danson's real-life wife) and David Strathairn.
Critics praise Ted Danson's performance and note his decades-long career in television.

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Story summary

The Netflix series A Man on the Inside, created by Michael Schur, returns for its second season with Ted Danson as Charles.
Danson's character goes undercover at a small college to investigate thefts targeting a controversial donor.
The season introduces new characters, including Mary Steenburgen (Danson's real-life wife) and David Strathairn.
Critics praise Ted Danson's performance and note his decades-long career in television.