Summary
A new trailer forThe Old Manseason 2 has been released, showcasing what to expect next in the action-packed, Jeff Bridges-led thriller series.The Old Manseason 1 endedwith Emily (Alia Shawkat) learning that Belour Hamzad (Hiam Abbass) is her biological father, getting taken by him to parts unknown at the end of the final episode. This results in Bridges' Dan Chase and the FBI’s Harold Harper (John Lithgow) deciding to team up to find her, the pair both feeling a paternal connection to her because of their pasts together.
Now,FX Networkshas released a new trailer forThe Old Manseason 2, teasing what to expect from the upcoming, action-packed episodes. Check it out below:
The trailer confirms Dan and Harold’s team-up to find Emily, while also hinting at a multitude of action scenes as the pair ride on horseback and are confronted by professional-looking hitmen. Emily is also in a precarious situation, seemingly trying to escape from Hamzad. The new scenes indicate even more action this season than before, alongside emotional character moments for its main group of protagonists.
What The Old Man Season 2’s Trailer Means For Dan & Harold’s Team-Up
The Old Manseason 2is teasing a much larger, globe-trotting adventure for Dan and Harold moving forward, potentially following Hamzad’s trail as he moves from place to place.The trailer also confirmed the return of Zoe McDonald (Amy Brenneman), back to assist the duo in their quest to find Emily. Given the number of action scenes teased, as well as their variety across different locations, it appears this upcoming batch of episodes will be even more action-oriented than the first.
One key theme that will likely continue throughout the series will be that of paternal love and what it means to be a father figure in someone’s life. The title of the show itself has multiple meanings, withDan, Harold, and Hamzad all being an “old man” in Emily’s life through some means. While the high-octane rescue mission is destined to be the focus of the season, the thematic resonance of it will likely tie into the idea of what a true father figure is.
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Although there are threecharacters inThe Old Manwho constitute as different father figures in Emily’s life,it seems like Dan and Harold are willing to put aside their differences to keep her safe.This seems like it will lead to a thematic resolution, with the pair feeling they can both be father figures for her in different ways. However, it’s unclear what her capture from Hamzad will entail and his role to play thematically, meaning events could be more complicated than the trailer is showing.
The Old Manseason 2 begins on July 08, 2025 on FX, and streaming the next day on Hulu.
The Old Man
Cast
Premiering on FX in 2022, The Old Man is a Thriller and Drama series starring Jeff Bridges. The film sees Bridges playing Dan Chase, an ex-CIA operative and war veteran that kills an intruder that enters his home and then goes into hiding to avoid the law.
