The highly anticipated second season of the beloved comedy A Man on the Inside has officially landed on Netflix, bringing back the charming Ted Danson for more undercover antics. Premiering on November 20, this return offers the perfect dose of heartwarming television for British audiences seeking comfort viewing.
What's New in Season Two?
In this new chapter, Ted Danson reprises his role as the endearing Charles Nieuwendyk, the retiree with a knack for detective work. While the first season saw him investigating a nursing home, the plot thickens as Charles now goes undercover as a college professor to crack a perplexing blackmail case.
The series, created by the acclaimed Michael Schur, welcomes some exciting new cast members. Max Greenfield from New Girl joins as college president Jack Berenger, and the award-winning Mary Steenburgen appears as Mona, a free-spirited music teacher who captures Charles's heart. The central mystery revolves around whether Mona could, in fact, be the very criminal he is trying to unmask.
In a fascinating twist, the show is loosely inspired by true events documented in the Oscar-nominated film The Mole Agent, which followed an elderly man's undercover mission in a Chilean nursing home.
Your Next Binge-Watch Guide
For viewers who have described A Man on the Inside as a 'warm hug' and are already looking for their next comforting watch, creator Michael Schur's other sitcoms are the perfect place to start. These multi-season shows share a similar blend of humour and heart.
The Good Place
Starring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell, this inventive series explores the afterlife with wit and philosophical depth. It follows Eleanor Shellstrop, who discovers she has been sent to heaven by mistake. With an average episode length of 22 minutes and an impressive 97% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, its four seasons are perfectly bingeable.
Parks and Recreation
Now regarded as a modern classic, this sitcom features an all-star cast including Amy Poehler and Chris Pratt. It centres on the dedicated civil servants of the Pawnee Parks Department. The series boasts a 93% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and is celebrated for its optimistic and hilarious take on local government.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Led by Andy Samberg, this police procedural comedy follows the detectives of Brooklyn's 99th Precinct. The late, great Andre Braugher delivers a legendary performance as Captain Holt. The show earned a stellar 95% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, cementing its status as a top-tier ensemble comedy.
Rutherford Falls
Although it ran for only two seasons, this series starring Ed Helms and Jana Schmieding was praised for its cosy feel and thoughtful exploration of history in a small town. It holds a remarkable 96% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, though some fans felt it was cancelled too soon.
The Verdict on Comfort TV
The return of A Man on the Inside solidifies Michael Schur's reputation as a master of creating intelligent, kind-hearted comedies. For those in the UK seeking an escape into television that feels like a comforting blanket, this show and its spiritual predecessors offer the ideal playlist. All seasons of A Man on the Inside are now available for streaming on Netflix.
