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Donna Chamberlain's avatar

We *loved* Man on the Inside, perhaps because we are "elders" or perhaps because it was a romp without any pain. Either way, I just hope the 2nd season doesn't take so long to get here that we forget it.

Kaj

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Maia Toll's avatar

HA! I hear that about second seasons. Someone should develop an app that pings you when a new season of a show you like lands (and reminds you what the previous season was about).

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Lora Krall's avatar

Bing watched "Man on the Inside" over holiday. Agreed, excellent series. Thoughtful, human, emotional and funny to boot. Getting my AARP card on Christmas Eve, not kidding, makes this a relevant topic and tender too. Nice to see elders in a lovely facility. Too bad they are not really like this one UNLESS your a professor from UC San Fran

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Maia Toll's avatar

Its rare to see elders portrayed as people not caricatures-- part of what I appreciated. (And wouldn't it be lovely and humane if that facility was reality.)

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Kay Sidahmed's avatar

My husband and I watched Man on the Inside during our holiday break and loved it. We need all the heartwarming stories we can get!

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Maia Toll's avatar

Agreed! And it managed to be so real, even when it was being silly.

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Emma Coker's avatar

Ooh book coaching yes please !

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Maia Toll's avatar

I’d love to hear about your project! Drop an email to maia@maiatoll.com

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Emma Coker's avatar

Email sent 🙏🏼

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Sofie Siegers Johansson's avatar

I have to admitt I discarded Man on the inside but after reading your review I might just have to see it.

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Christina's avatar

Same same

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Maia Toll's avatar

I rolled my eyes when Andrew wanted to watch it, but I was so wrong to eye roll!

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Savanah's avatar

I recently watched Man on the Inside (last week?) and loved it for the same reasons you mentioned. This week, I’ve been watching Shrinking and it is wonderful as well. It’s got the same tone- humorous but also makes you feel things and think about the human condition- and I would definitely recommend it.

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Maia Toll's avatar

Ooooo thank you! We need our next watch and I have not heard of that one!

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Savanah's avatar

Oh, do check it out- and then come back here and tell me what you think! We’re only 4 episodes in, but I just love it.

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