"The Old Man" begins like a mysterious poem, backed by the acting powerhouses of Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, and those beautiful Rottweilers. We hear some eloquent dialogue and get treated to impressive long-cut scenes like the 5-minute smackdown between the 72-year-old Bridges and a young actor in episode 1. The show is captivating and we want more by episode 3. Unfortunately the dialogue theatrics become roundabout ramblings testing our patience. In the end, the answers fall flat and are anti-climactic, making it unnecessary for the show to take so long to get to the point. Other things introduced ultimately also become unnecessary such as the Zoe character. Yes, she injects some sass, mystery, and drama, but ultimately she is discarded and you realize that the main storyline could still get on without her, and all of those episodes with her are just a waste of time.
Review of The Old Man
