Ted Danson’s Netflix Show Has A Stellar Good Place Callback With That Fans May Have Missed (And Yes, It’s Actually Kristen Bell)

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As a long-time fan who has followed Ted Danson’s illustrious career since his days on “Cheers,” I can confidently say that his latest venture, “A Man on the Inside,” is nothing short of a masterpiece. The show’s heartwarming humor and poignant storylines have resonated with audiences and critics alike, making it one of the must-watch series of 2024.

Ted Danson’s debut in leading a premium streaming series has predictably been as successful and well-liked as many of his other popular shows. Viewers are captivated by A Man on the Inside, making it the most emotionally resonant comedy in the 2024 TV lineup and earning praise from critics. The show also reunited Danson with creator Michael Schur from The Good Place, and there were several on-screen reunions. However, the most notable cameo was perhaps the subtlest one, featuring both Kristen Bell and a striped sweater.

The A+ Callback To Kristen Bell’s Good Place Character

To begin with clarity, you’ll find this cameo in the Season 1 finale of “A Man on the Inside”. I’ll avoid revealing any plot twists that might spoil the ending, as I assume some readers would prefer to discover the appearance without knowing the outcome firsthand.

Towards the finale of the episode, as well as the season, Charles, played by Danson, stands before a class whose instructor is portrayed by D’Arcy Carden from “The Good Place.” This scene was impressive in itself due to their numerous shared scenes as Michael and Janet.

From the student perspective, I had a glimpse of Charles’ lecture several times, offering views of a charming woman sporting a striped sweater adorning her upper body – she was blonde and added a splash of color to our midst.

Even though only the woman’s back is visible, it reminded me of the outstanding series finale of ‘The Good Place’, due to the similarity in the top that Kristen Bell’s character Eleanor wore in an episode. If you have a Netflix subscription, you can currently watch both ‘Good Place’ and ‘Man on the Inside’.

It’s clear that we can’t speculate about wild fan theories here because Eleanor, as a character from “The Good Place,” was already deceased when the series began, making it highly unlikely for her to attend any lectures like Charles’ even while she was alive. The scenario in this story involves at least one other individual who resembles Kristen Bell/Eleanor and also owns the same striped sweater, thus providing a plausible explanation for the similarity.

D’Arcy Carden Confirmed It Really Was Kristen Bell

As a dedicated gamer, I’d like to point out that it wouldn’t have been Michael Schur & Co.’s style to simply place an anonymous actress in the scene wearing the iconic sweater without adding a personal touch. That approach is more fitting for beginners; Schur and his team are known for crafting their work with care and attention to detail, elevating everything they create.

D’Arcy Carden shared on Instagram that it was, in fact, Kristen Bell’s back visible to viewers, and her co-star from The Good Place, Mark Evan Jacobs, also appeared in the group photo.

Although it seems improbable that we’ll receive any official sequels from beyond the world of “The Good Place,” we can take comfort – or maybe Michael Schur-assured – that its creator will continue to provide us with subtle hints, references, and fleeting appearances for the time being. So, let’s kick off Season 2, shall we?

Additionally, it would be great if Ted Danson could somehow manage a fleeting appearance during the second season of Kristen Bell’s Netflix show, “Nobody Wants This.

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2024-12-02 02:37