A Man on the Inside Season 2 Cast and Character Guide: Who Plays Whom in the Netflix Comedy's Latest Chapter

A still from the show (Image via Apple TV)
A still from the show (Image via Apple TV)

A Man on the Inside Season 2 brings back Ted Danson for yet another undercover adventure.

The new season takes Charles to Wheeler College, where he goes undercover as a professor. The creator of the show, Mike Schur, collaborates with Danson again for this new mystery. The season is set to release on November 20 with eight episodes.

The first season garnered strong ratings and remained at the top of Netflix for five consecutive weeks. Danson received SAG Award and Golden Globe nominations for his performance.

The new season features bring familiar faces and several new ones. A mysterious blackmailer targets Wheeler College president Jack Berenger. Charles goes undercover as a professor to find out who is behind the chaos. The setting moves from a retirement home to a college. This shift brings new suspects and new comedic moments.


Former cast members returning to A Man on the Inside Season 2

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Ted Danson comes back as Charles Nieuwendyk, a retiree who answered an ad from a private investigator and turned into a mole. His character gets a new life through many undercover assignments. The role earned Ted award nominations in the first season.

Mary Elizabeth plays Emily, Charles's daughter. Their relationship forms an emotional core of the series. The father-daughter dynamic adds nuance to the comedy.

Lilah Richcrek Estrade returns as Julie, a private investigator who takes on the blackmail case at Wheeler College. She hires Charles for this upcoming undercover assignment. Stephanie Beatriz reprises her role as Didi and brings her comedic skills to A Man on the Inside Season 2. Stephen McKinley Henderson is also returning from the first season and adds naunce to the ensemble cast once again.


New cast members of A Man on the Inside Season 2

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Mary Steenburgen portrays Mona Margadoff, a former musician who plays a significant role in the case. This casting reunites her with her real-life husband, Ted Danson. Mona is a free-spirited music teacher whose excitement for life awakens feelings in Charles. The two previously shared screens on The Good Place, where Danson had a recurring role and Steenburgen appeared for a few minutes.

Max Greenfield portrays Jack Berenger, who is the charismatic president of Wheeler College. His character is the target of the blackmailer. This role drives the central mystery of A Man on the Inside Season 2.

Gary Cole portrays Brad Vinick, a successful executive whose donation to his alma mater sets off a chain reaction. His big gift to the Wheeler Institute becomes part of the investigation.

David Strathairn portrays Dr. Benjamin Cole, the most popular professor at Wheeler College and head of the English Department. He becomes part of the list of potential suspects in the blackmail case.

Jason Mantzoukas portrays Apollo Lambrakis, a contractor who dreams of writing the Great American novel. He brings his signature humor to the role.

Michaela Conlin portrays Andrea Yi, who teaches economics at Wheeler College and is excited about returning to the school.

Sam Huntington portrays Max Griffin, a rabble-rousing professor of journalism at Wheeler College. His character could be connected to the blackmail suspense.

Constance Marie portrays Vanessa, a former con artist who serves as a part-time informant on the criminal underworld of Julie. Her past adds an engaging layer to the investigation.

Jill Talley portrays Holly Bodgemark, the overworked and usually frazzled chief academic officer of Wheeler College. Her character deals with the chaos of college administration. Additionally, Lisa Gilroy portrays Kelseigh Rose, a budding photographer and the wife of billionaire Brad Vinick.

Moreover, Madison Hu portrays Claire, a junior from Wheeler College, who holds several jobs to cover her tuition. Her character represents the student perception at the college. Linda Park also joins the cast of A Man on the Inside Season 2.


What can the viewers expect from A Man on the Inside Season 2?

The refreshing season shifts the setting from a retirement home to a college campus. Charles has to navigate academic politics and academic life. The blackmail case involves several suspects from varying parts of the college community.

Wealthy donors, faculty members, staff and students become part of the mystery. Charles also develops a connection with Mona. This relationship adds emotional nuance to the season. The series maintains its soft tone and observational humor.

Edited by Nimisha