Production ceased in March 2020 due to government restrictions
Narrative
When he is suddenly visited by a retired CIA agent after nearly three decades, he is haunted by both the agency he once worked for and his own nightmares. During this time, Jeff Bridges was diagnosed with and treated for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)
After recovering, the series returned to production. The return of Bridges was described as a "long weekend" Featured on a July 2022 podcast.
The Old Man is worth watching!
Jeff Bridges is awesome as always and does an incredible job making you believe he’s still a 72 year old badass! His dogs steal every scene they’re in and remind me of John Wick’s dogs.
I can’t wait to read more and recommend it to anyone who likes spy thrillers
The rest of the cast are all at the top of their game, especially John Lithgow (who rarely disappoints). I know there are a lot of good spy shows to choose from, but this one has everything you want in a spy thriller and is a must watch.