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'The Old Man' Season 1 Episode 6 Fan Review: FX crime drama labeled one of the most 'well-rounded' shows

'Sometimes it’s hard to tweet when an episode is THIS GOOD @theoldmanfx, one of the tweets read

Not many shows get positive acclaim every episode, and FX's 'The Old Man' falls in that category where picking a mistake feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. The Jeff Bridges-starrer continued its strong run and sets up a stirring and intense finale next week. The seven-episode series has already been renewed for season 2 by the network, and while the story doesn't necessarily stop with the finale, it's how it lays the groundwork that remains to be seen.

Based on the bestselling Thomas Perry novel of the same name, the series follows Dan Chase, a former army intelligence officer whose past catches up with him. In the latest chapter, his mission to get close to Faraz Hamzad leads him to reunite with Harold Harper (John Lithgow) and save his daughter Emily/Angela (Alia Shawkat). The episode had fans raving on social media as they praised the cast and the brilliant writing.

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"If I were in a theater I would clap guess I’ll have to here. Great episode. Hopefully next time around #TheOldManFX is nominated for an Emmy," someone wrote. "@theoldmanfx freaking great episode tonight! Wow! Writing is brilliant! #TheOldManFX," a fan commented.

"I also love how the tension is organic and not forced or just there to manifest drama, only well written shows can pull this off #TheOldManFX," a fan opined. "FINALLY Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow together onscreen and I am here for it. See also: just generally digging the hell out of this show. #TheOldManFX," a comment read. "That reveal by John Lithgow about who “The Old Man” really is was nothing short of brilliant, genius, and any other superlative you want to add in regards to how good this show has been. #TheOldManFX@theoldmanfx," one fan remarked.

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The plaudits continued. "Biter sweet the next episode is the finale but hats off, this is the kind of Tv I LOVE . No filler, just a well fed home cooked meal #TheOldManFX," one of the fans tweeted. "Sometimes it’s hard to tweet when an episode is THIS GOOD. #TheOldManFX@TheJeffBridges @AmyBrenneman @theoldmanfx," another said.

'The Old Man' airs Thursdays at 10 pm ET on FX. The episodes can also be streamed on Hulu.