Throughout the first season, I’d estimate there were only a handful of action sequences—maybe three. The vast majority of the time, characters just converse. It seems like an endless series of conversations around tables, in dimly lit spaces, or inside vehicles – sometimes stationary and other times traveling straight ahead. There's also a recurring scenario of one individual at a desk while another stands nearby, an…

The initial installment of this show gave the impression it could be something special. It was captivating, unique, and managed to succeed even with some unlikely elements. However, by the fourth episode, I had a distinct feeling that what The Old Man aimed for wasn’t holding up so well. The connection between the lead actors began to weaken, the plot felt more and more far-fetched, and the carefully built sens…

The events in episode 4’s bizarre sequence, and what followed in episode 5, really damaged it. It felt totally unbelievable and illogical; after that, I no longer respected the central character and couldn't continue watching. I haven’t been able to determine who directed the series, but I suspect it was a woman, and likely she altered the narrative due to an apparent feminist perspective, elevating a minor female fi…

The series features a strong ensemble but isn’t without its flaws. What makes the show appealing is also, in some ways, what holds it back. Jeff Bridges, as the lead character—a CIA operative on the run—has an easygoing charm that contrasts with his character's more dangerous side. When he shifts between these different aspects of his personality, it feels jarring. I think this was likely intentional by the writer…