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ITV Streams Only Season 1 of "The Old Man" as Fans Debate Show's Quality
15 Nov
Summary
- ITV adds FX's action thriller "The Old Man" to its library
- Fans rave about season 1 but are disappointed with season 2
- Show stars Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow as former CIA operatives
In a move that has sparked both excitement and disappointment among viewers, ITV has added the FX action thriller "The Old Man" to its programming lineup. The series, which originally aired between 2022 and 2024, stars acclaimed actors Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow as former CIA operatives caught in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
Based on the novel by Thomas Perry, "The Old Man" follows Dan Chase (Bridges), a retired agent who goes on the run after an attempt on his life. Harold Harper (Lithgow), an FBI Assistant-Director, is tasked with tracking down Chase, but his motives are shrouded in mystery.
Fans have been raving about the first season of the show, praising the performances, pacing, and overall thrilling narrative. However, the second season, which aired in 2024, received a much more mixed response. One viewer noted that while the initial episodes were "epic," the follow-up season felt like "a completely different show, slow, boring, [with] a bad story."
Despite the divided opinions, ITV's decision to exclusively stream the debut season of "The Old Man" has left some viewers disappointed, as they were hoping to see the full arc of the story play out. As of November 15, 2025, the series remains a topic of discussion, with fans eagerly awaiting the potential release of the second season on the network.
