The Old One

2024 – nowShow1 season5 episodes

50
MediocreGoodWatch score
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Fukutaro, the former president of a board game company, continues to show up at work even after handing over his position to his son-in-law.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Facts

May 5, 2024 · June 2, 2024 · Still running

First aired
May 5, 2024
Latest episode
June 2, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Old One?"

Questions about The Old One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Old One?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Old One worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50.

How long does it take to watch The Old One?

4 h

About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 49 minutes each since 2024, and it's still in production.

Is The Old One plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will The Old One make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is The Old One in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.