A Man on the Inside is an American comedy created by Mike Schur, inspired by the Chilean documentary El agente topo. Starring Ted Danson, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Stephanie Beatriz, the series returns for a second season on Netflix on November 20, 2025.
In this new season, Charles Nieuwendyk (Ted Danson) dreams of returning to service. The opportunity arises when a blackmailer threatens Wheeler University President Jack Berenger (Max Greenfield). Hired to investigate, Charles must pose as a professor and identify the source of the threats. The case becomes more complicated with the arrival of Brad Vinick (Gary Cole), a billionaire former student who is ready to make a substantial donation to the university. At the same time, Charles meets Mona (Mary Steenburgen), a music professor whose energy rekindles his zest for life—but who may be hiding a secret. Between romance, espionage, and deception, the investigation takes an unexpected turn.
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The series retains the lighthearted and ironic tone of its first season, while delving deeper into the secondary characters: Detective Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada) embarks on a journey of self-discovery, while Charles' daughterEmily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) rediscovers a forgotten passion. Mike Schur 's writing continues to combine humor, emotion, and humanity, with reflections on age, loneliness, and the possibility of renewal at any stage of life.
The first season, which aired in November 2024, won over audiences with its original concept: a retiree who goes undercover in a suspicious retirement home. Acclaimed for its tenderness and subtle humor, it earned Ted Danson several prestigious nominations, including Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and Gotham TV Awards in 2025.
Season 2 is aimed at fans of lighthearted, well-written crime comedies, but also those who enjoy series where second chances and human relationships are at the heart of the story. Between social satire and offbeat espionage, Old-School Spy continues to assert its unique tone in the Netflix series landscape.
Old-School Spy
Series | 2025
Season 2 released on Netflix on November 20, 2025
Original title: A Man on the Inside
Nationality: United States
With a mix of humor and suspense, Spy Season 2 continues the transformation of an unlikely spy into an everyday hero, elegantly blending lightheartedness and emotion.
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