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- VarietyVarietyscrn loglineFX pulls plug on Jeff Bridges-led thriller 'The Old Man' after just two seasons, leaving fans of the ex-CIA operative on the run wanting more.beat sheet
- The series, based on a Thomas Perry novel, followed Bridges' character Dan Chase after he killed a home intruder and went into hiding to escape his past - a compelling premise that clearly didn't resonate enough with viewers.
- With 'The Old Man' now joining the growing list of high-profile cancellations, the streaming landscape remains a cutthroat environment where even acclaimed shows struggle to find longevity - a cautionary tale for any prestige projects eyeing the small screen.
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scrn logline
FX pulls plug on Jeff Bridges-led thriller 'The Old Man' after just two seasons, leaving fans of the ex-CIA operative on the run wanting more.
beat sheet
- The series, based on a Thomas Perry novel, followed Bridges' character Dan Chase after he killed a home intruder and went into hiding to escape his past - a compelling premise that clearly didn't resonate enough with viewers.
- With 'The Old Man' now joining the growing list of high-profile cancellations, the streaming landscape remains a cutthroat environment where even acclaimed shows struggle to find longevity - a cautionary tale for any prestige projects eyeing the small screen.
call sheet
Jeff Bridges, FX, The Old Man