Series synopsis
The Old Man is an American action & adventure drama television series that premiered on FX on June 16, 2022. It ended on October 24, 2024. It was created by Jonathan E. Steinberg, Robert Levine. It stars Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Alia Shawkat and E.J. Bonilla.
Dan Chase absconded from the CIA decades ago and now lives off the grid. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past.
Premise
Dan Chase absconded from the CIA decades ago and now lives off the grid. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past.
Premise: The lines are blurred, the mission is clear.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeff Bridges as Dan Chase
- John Lithgow as Harold Harper
- Alia Shawkat as Emily Chase / Angela Adams
- E.J. Bonilla as Special Agent Raymond Waters
- Navid Negahban as Faraz Hamzad
- Bill Heck as Young Dan Chase
- Jacqueline Antaramian as Khadija
- Leem Lubany as Belour Daadfar
Supporting cast
- Gbenga Akinnagbe as Julian Carson
- Amy Brenneman as Zoe McDonald
- Pej Vahdat as Young Faraz Hamzad
Guest cast
- Nelson Franklin as Dr. Howard
- Herbert Russell as Officer Stevenson
- Jeff Elam as Officer Richmond
- Shawna Gentry as Truck Stop Waitress
- Rich Ting as Agent Lam
- Mike Mukatis as Muffin Man
- Dominique Domingo as Restaurant Hostess
- Juan Francisco Villa as Restaurant Waiter
- R.C. Ormond as Officer #1
- Ryan Gray as Roadblock Officer #2
- Chris Gann as Agent Reynolds
- Graham Scott Littlefield as Special Agent in Mobile Ops Center
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | June 16, 2022 | July 21, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 12, 2024 | October 24, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I When Dan Chase's past catches up to him, he must flee the town he's called home for three decades. |
June 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
II Chase finds a temporary hideout, but Harold Harper and the authorities are still after him. |
June 16, 2022 |
| 3 |
III Forced to flee, Chase finally tells Zoe the truth about his past, but it might be too late. |
June 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
VIII Now in Afghanistan, Dan Chase and Harold Harper have to evade the Taliban in order to save Emily. |
September 12, 2024 |
| 2 |
IX Emily Chase learns of her true identity as the daughter of Faraz Hamzad while outside forces threaten her and her new family. |
September 12, 2024 |
| 3 |
X Dan and Emily Chase reunite for the first time in many years and must protect the Hamzad village from the Taliban. |
September 19, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 16, 2022 |
| Last aired | October 24, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |