Report: The Old Man - Season 1 Season 1 of The Old Man , which debuted on on June 16, 2022, is a character-driven espionage thriller starring Jeff Bridges as Dan Chase, a former CIA operative forced back into the field after decades in hiding. The season consists of seven episodes , shortened from the original ten-episode plan due to production delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Bridges' health challenges. Core Plot Summary
: Angela Adams (Alia Shawkat), Harper's protégé, is revealed to be Chase's daughter, Emily, working undercover in the FBI. The Old Man - Season 1
: FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence Harold Harper (John Lithgow), who shares a complex history with Chase from their time in the Soviet-Afghan War, is tasked with capturing him. Report: The Old Man - Season 1 Season