25/32
After his recovery, the series returned to production
Synopsis
When a retired CIA agent suddenly visits him after nearly three decades, he is haunted by both the agency he worked for and his own nightmares. Production shut down in March 2020 due to government restrictions. During this time, Jeff Bridges was diagnosed and treated for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)
Bridges’ return was described as a “long weekend”. Featured on a podcast in July 2022. The first two parts are superb.
The acting in the series has been excellent so far
Pros Jeff Bridges’ acting style is wonderful as John Lithgow in The Old Man. Amy Frederica Brenneman is the one who wanted this show; Amy brings an air of mystery to her character, much like she did on HBO’s The Leftovers. Jeff wants to “not give a damn” He is attracted to Zoe McDonald.
This is great network television
The Old Man has extremely intelligent writing that surpasses the talent of The Ensemble. This thriller goes in intriguing directions, and I can’t wait to see how this series unfolds! I can’t wait for the next episode! First episode 8/10.
