The Old Man

FX | HULU | Release Date: June 16, 2022

6.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 43 Ratings

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phishakid10Jul 22, 2022

action, twist, action, action, backstory, backstory, backstory, more backstory, MAJOR TWIST!!! Drags a bit in the middle to late episodes with backstory and a love tale that means nothing at the end. John Lithgow is fantastic in this, Bridgesaction, twist, action, action, backstory, backstory, backstory, more backstory, MAJOR TWIST!!! Drags a bit in the middle to late episodes with backstory and a love tale that means nothing at the end. John Lithgow is fantastic in this, Bridges is the perfect choice, however I'm not an Alia Shawkat at all and her performance here is a fair rendition as to why. At the end you're stuck scratching your head a bit with the choice of conclusion, but i'd say it's worth the wait.… Expand

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bl1rtJan 8, 2023

Boomer superhero show with a stark incline towards the theatrical, which clashes with the overall silliness of the plot and particularly the characters. It wants to be a drama and a childish power fantasy at the same time, which does notBoomer superhero show with a stark incline towards the theatrical, which clashes with the overall silliness of the plot and particularly the characters. It wants to be a drama and a childish power fantasy at the same time, which does not work.
In its best moments, the contrast becomes hilariously funny, like when he makes a woman fall in love with him by cooking with the demeanor of a french chef, and the meal he cooks is scrambled eggs. But unfortunately, it is just a bit tedious most of the time.… Expand

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TomWishDec 2, 2022

This series was a mixed bag. The premise, a flawed aged ex agent fighting against the ghosts of his past, was effective. I enjoyed it most when it was about an old man not only struggling with the youngsters but also looking back at his pastThis series was a mixed bag. The premise, a flawed aged ex agent fighting against the ghosts of his past, was effective. I enjoyed it most when it was about an old man not only struggling with the youngsters but also looking back at his past with doubts and regrets.

However, when it took a turn for a spy thriller with clever turns and twists it somehow lost me. For a few hours of decent entertainment it was fine, but I had hoped for more, especially since Jeff Bridges is actually great in this role.

I won't watch a second season.… Expand

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JoeCoffeeApr 21, 2023

A series that starts off full of possibilities takes a dive midway and never recovers. Great cast, wonderful atmosphere and a gorgeous soundtrack is undone by meandering dialogue filled with brain-numbing aphorisms. The plot twists betray theA series that starts off full of possibilities takes a dive midway and never recovers. Great cast, wonderful atmosphere and a gorgeous soundtrack is undone by meandering dialogue filled with brain-numbing aphorisms. The plot twists betray the earlier potential and wander into implausible territory. What a shame.… Expand

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