Based on Thomas Perry’s 2017 novel, The Old Man follows Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges), a former CIA operative who has lived "off the grid" for thirty years. After killing an intruder in his home, Chase is forced into a cat-and-mouse game with FBI Assistant Director Harold Harper (John Lithgow), a man with whom he shares a complicated and secretive history from the Soviet-Afghan War. 2. Key Themes and Creative Direction

The details you provided——most closely match the 2022 FX television series starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow. While often listed with a general series rating of around 7.6–7.7 on IMDb , individual episodes typically run for approximately 47 to 60 minutes.

Critics have praised the "invaluable gravitas" Jeff Bridges brings to the role, balancing bone-crunching action with nuanced emotional depth. 3. Production and Critical Reception The Old Man (TV Series 2022–2024)