Michael Schur was inspired to create The Man Within after watching the Chilean documentary Agent Mole
Narrative
Retired Charles gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad for a private detective and becomes the mole in an undercover investigation at a nursing home. He says, “The documentary ‘Agent Mole’ is powerful because it makes people feel something incredibly similar, regardless of age, ethnicity, or gender, and I would describe that feeling very simply as ‘I have to call my mom.’ In our show, we asked to do the same with the tone: basically, does our show contribute to that feeling, what makes us call our moms?
Remake of El agente topo (2020)
How can you not appreciate Ted Danson. The guys are legends like Tom Selleck’s mustache.
Anyway, I found this show to be all about boys
Some pretty funny lines, two very attractive female characters who never give up, and a great message about the connections you make in life. Especially in the later stages when things really matter for the right reasons.
Having recently lost my father to this terrible disease, I felt more connected
I also found that this show resonated with me because it deals with dementia. However, as each episode progressed, I became more involved and found each character to be charming and endearing in their own way.
I definitely recommend this series and I’m also looking forward to the next season
It’s good, not completely turned upside down like some of the walls in the classic On Golden Lake, but just a relaxing and well-written show.