A new 2024 Netflix comedy series starring Health star Ted Danson is now the No. 1 TV show on the platform’s global streaming chart this week. Danson’s best-known role is as Sam Malone in the sitcom of the 80s and 90s, having been in the cast of Health from the beginning to the end of the show in season 11. He was nominated for and won several awards for the role, including the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 1990 and 1993. His success led to the recently-revived Frasier also.
However he was also recognized for his role in later works with his roles as Michael in The good place and Hank in Fargo 2nd season being the most recognized characters in recent years. He also had a recurring role as Admiral Perry on The Orville and starred as Mayor Neil Bremer in the short-lived film Mr Mayor. Given his decades-long career, Danson’s best roles have been in a wide variety of films and TV shows, with the actor now receiving widespread praise for his latest Netflix original series.
Ted Danson’s Netflix show A Man On The Inside is the streamer’s most popular new show
The series is in first place on the global chart this week
Danson’s new Netflix series, A man insideis now the most popular show on the platform this week, following its launch on November 21, 2024. The cast of A man inside is led by Danson, who plays Charles, a former engineering professor and recent widower who becomes a replacement for Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada), a private detective. He is tasked with sneaking into the Pacific View retirement community to recover a stolen necklace. The eight-episode comedy has a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its witty humor and lively story.
Now, Netflix reported that A man inside is the #1 TV show on the platform globally for the week of November 18-24, 2024. The series has 27.5 million hours watched by 6.9 million viewers. Along with its broader global status, is also in the Top 10 of 64 individual countriesoccupying first place in 13 countries, namely the United States, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Hungary, Iceland, Malta, Netherlands, Ukraine, Cyprus, Israel, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand.
Our take on Netflix’s global success of A Man On The Inside
Danson’s leadership role makes his success surprising
With Danson lending his comedic talents to the new Netflix series, it’s not surprising that it became a huge hit so soon. This is aided by critical praise, no doubt helping to increase investment in the series. The lead actor’s significant comedic background coupled with an interesting premise makes this A man insideThe success is no surprise. Thanks to its rapid rise up the charts, it could remain in the Top 10 for some time as more viewers become invested in the spy comedy.
Source: Netflix