A Man on the Inside Season 2 will come back to Netflix on November 20, 2025, with a new mystery. The comedy series follows Charles Nieuwendyk as he goes undercover at Wheeler College to solve a blackmail case. The first episode shows Charles posing as a visiting professor to investigate the theft of college president Jack Berenger's laptop. One of the IMDb users said,"Season 2 kicks off with a confidently strong opener, and I was immediately pulled back into why this show works so well."Ted Danson leads the cast alongside other notable actors such as Mary Steenburgen and Max Greenfield. The show also brought back familiar faces, including Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Emily, Lilah Richcreek Estrada as Julie, and Stephen McKinley Henderson as Calbert. This episode sets up an intriguing campus mystery with plenty of suspects.Read below to know more about A Man on the Inside Season 2 Episode 1 cast and characters.Who is Charles Nieuwendyk?Ted Danson as Charles Nieuwendyk | Image via NetflixTed Danson returns as the retired professor-turned-private investigator, Charles Nieuwendyk. Season 2 shows us Charles taking on his biggest case yet at Wheeler College. He goes undercover as a visiting engineering professor to find out who stole the laptop belonging to college president Jack Berenger. The laptop was stolen right after a wealthy alumnus promised a massive $400 million donation to the school. Charles meets many interesting faculty members who could be suspects in the case.The producer of A Man on the Inside, Mike Schur, shared that Charles is dealing with new emotions as he falls in love at age 77. This episode shows Charles settling into campus life and starting his investigation. He begins building relationships with the faculty to figure out who might be behind the blackmail.Who is Mona Margadoff? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMona had been the lead singer in a band known as Lavender Highway in the 1970s. The second season of A Man on the Inside makes her a carefree lady that Charles wouldn't fail to notice. Mary Steenburgen, in real life, is the wife of Ted Danson, and their roles are evident in the movie. Danson had said of the attraction of his character towards Mona,"She embodies living in the moment and finding joy."Mona becomes one of the suspects if Charles is investigating. According to the character, it is a person who lives in the present and can get pleasure without fear. This episode features early scenes where Charles and Mona begin to connect, adding a romantic element to the mystery.Max Greenfield as Jack BurgerMax Greenfield as Jack Burger | Image via NetflixIn the pilot of A Man on the Inside Season 2, Max Greenfield plays Jack Berenger, the president of Wheeler College, who hires Charles to solve the mystery. Jack Berenger is described as a gleeful narcissist who is very confident about himself. The episode shows Berenger arriving at Julie's office with his provost, Holly Bodgemar, to explain the situation. He secured a verbal pledge of $400 million from billionaire alumnus Brad Vinick, but someone calling themselves Wheeler Guardian stole his laptop.The blackmailer sent an email threatening to expose Berenger's secrets if the college accepts the donation. Greenfield brings humor to the role by making his character brag about things like his surgically enhanced calves. A Man on the Inside, Season 2, shows Berenger worried that any scandal will scare away the wealthy donor. His character is under pressure to save Wheeler College from shutting down.Follow Soap Central for more updates!