

A Man on the Inside
2024-11-21 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.4
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.
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- Creators
- Michael Schur
- Production companies
- Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment, Micromundo, Motto Pictures, Universal Television, Dunshire Productions
- Countries
- United States of America, Chile
- Status
- Returning Series
Top Cast
Ted DansonCharles Nieuwendyk
Mary Elizabeth EllisEmily Nieuwendyk-Piñero
Lilah Richcreek EstradaJulie Kovalenko
Mary SteenburgenMona MargadoffTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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