Scripted series · Netflix
A Man on the Inside
How he got here is kind of a mystery.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Ted Danson
Charles Nieuwendyk
16 eps
Mary Elizabeth Ellis
Emily Nieuwendyk-Piñero
16 eps
Lilah Richcreek Estrada
Julie Kovalenko
16 eps
Stephanie Beatriz
Didi Santos Cordero
11 eps
Mary Steenburgen
Mona Margadoff
8 eps
Max Greenfield
Jack Berenger
5 eps
Gary Cole
Brad Vinick
4 eps
Eugene Cordero
Joel Piñero
9 eps
Sally Struthers
Virginia Foldau
10 eps
Marc Evan Jackson
Evan Cubbler
3 eps
Kerry O'Malley
Megan Chagughlaight-Accourse
10 eps
Megan Amram
Jessica Lady
1 eps
Deuce Basco
Jace Nieuwendyk-Piñero
6 eps
Evan Gaustad
Steve Autumnal-Stojakovic
1 eps
Lincoln Lambert
Nico Nieuwendyk-Piñero
6 eps
Jimmy Walker Jr.
Roger Overnowt
1 eps
Wyatt Yang
Wyatt Nieuwendyk-Piñero
7 eps
Margaret Avery
Florence Joanne Whistbrook
4 eps
John Getz
Elliott Haverhill
9 eps
Susan Ruttan
Gladys Montrose
5 eps
Veronica Cartwright
Beverly Banki
5 eps
Miles Fowler
Jaylen LaMont
6 eps
Clyde Kusatsu
Grant Yokohama
7 eps
Fay DeWitt
Jan V. Michael
1 eps
Jody Jaress
Helen Braithwaite
1 eps
Danielle Kennedy
Helen Cubbler
4 eps
Julie Mann
Laverne Sernverlern
2 eps
Juana Samayoa
Peggy Legorovitch
3 eps
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Calbert Graham
10 eps
Lori Tan Chinn
Susan Yang
6 eps
Carl W. Crudup
George Baddears
2 eps
Nina Gosiengfiao
Tabitha Vertèche
4 eps
Catherine Leong
Penny Guhmstahr
6 eps
Will McLaughlin
Officer Prawnmandler
1 eps
Shylo Shaner
Pilar Galaragga-Jesserit
4 eps
Bill J. Stevens
Sam Ailmintz
2 eps
Marc Anthony Samuel
C.J. Graham
2 eps
Jama Williamson
Beatrice Vanbeck
4 eps
Kurt Koehler
Dennis DeKeuque
2 eps
Nelson Franklin
Rick Whuzmarc
3 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How A Man on the Inside actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
A Man on the Inside reads strongest on Bingeability, Humour and Tension.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
A retired professor with a knack for snooping gets a new lease on life when a private investigator recruits him to go undercover and crack a case.
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S02E01
Orientation
When a college president's secrets fall into the wrong hands, Charles poses as a visiting lecturer on campus to sniff out an anonymous blackmailer.
S02E05
Thanksgiving Break
The Nieuwendyks' Thanksgiving dinner comes with a side of commotion as an overstuffed table and a pie-related crisis test everyone's holiday spirit.
S02E07
Group Project
Charles turns a class reunion into a high-stakes heist, complete with code names, sleight-of-hand and a crew of operatives with more heart than skill.
S01E05
Presents and Clear Danger
While Julie uses a lavish gift as bait, Charles tries to connect with Gladys. Virginia encourages Florence to splurge on something she's always wanted.
- Directed by Anu Valia
- Written by Janet Leahy, Alex Farber
S02E03
Family Weekend
A briefing with Brad turns into a chaotic brainstorming session. Emily gets called in as backup when her dad has lingering doubts about Mona.
S01E06
Our Man in Sacramento
As the Pacific View community reels from a sudden loss, Charles goes on an emotional journey with Emily. Didi weighs an intriguing offer from corporate.
- Directed by Anu Valia
- Written by Karen Chee
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S02E03
Family Weekend
S02E05
Thanksgiving Break
S02E01
Orientation
S02E02
Major Declaration
S02E04
Spirit Week
S02E06
Extracurriculars
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Michael Schur
Showrunner
David Miner
Executive producer
Marcela Santibáñez
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Morgan Sackett
Executive producer
Maite Alberdi
Executive producer
Christopher Clements
Executive producer
Julie Goldman
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Karen Chee
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Hayley Frazier
Writer
Sylvia Batey Alcalá
Writer
Lisa Muse Bryant
Writer
Janet Leahy
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Daniel Schofield
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Bridget Stinson
Writer
Emalee Burditt
Writer
- Photo unavailable
Alex Farber
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Sylvia Batey AlcaláProducer
- Nate YoungProducer
- David MinerExecutive Producer
- Marcela SantibáñezExecutive Producer
- Morgan SackettExecutive Producer
- Frank SackettProducer
Writing
- Karen CheeWriter
- Hayley FrazierWriter
- Sylvia Batey AlcaláWriter
- Lisa Muse BryantWriter
- Janet LeahyWriter
- Daniel SchofieldWriter
Direction
- Rebecca AsherDirector
- Morgan SackettDirector
- Michael SchurDirector
- Anu ValiaDirector
Cinematography
- David J. MillerDirector of Photography
Music
- David SchwartzOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
- NetflixStreaming
- Netflix Standard with AdsStreaming
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