A Man in Full is a completed Netflix limited drama series starring Jeff Daniels as Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker. All six episodes premiered on May 2, 2024; “new” applies to its original launch, not its current status. The series adapts Tom Wolfe’s novel of the same name.
What is A Man in Full about?
Charlie Croker has built a powerful real estate empire in Atlanta, but sudden bankruptcy puts it at risk. As he tries to protect what he has built, business and political interests converge around his decline. Netflix’s guide describes the drama as a story of people seeking to benefit from the mogul’s troubles.
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The series is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Tom Wolfe. It offers two ways into the story: watch the six-episode screen adaptation or read Wolfe’s source novel. The available official descriptions establish the connection, but do not provide a detailed comparison of how the series changes or follows the book.
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If you want to explore the story in its original format, look for Tom Wolfe’s A Man in Full. The book is the source material for the Netflix series; a specific edition or retailer listing is not established here.
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Who is in the cast?
The characters’ personal and professional interests make up the wider story around Charlie’s financial crisis. Netflix identifies these principal cast members and roles:
| Actor | Character | Role in the story |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Daniels | Charlie Croker | An Atlanta real estate mogul whose empire faces bankruptcy. |
| Diane Lane | Martha Croker | Charlie’s ex-wife, rebuilding her life as his fortunes fall. |
| Lucy Liu | Joyce Newman | Founder of a clean beauty company who faces a crisis of conscience. |
| Tom Pelphrey | Raymond Peepgrass | A loan officer driven by a desire for respect, vengeance and money. |
| William Jackson Harper | Wes Jordan | Atlanta’s incumbent mayor, seeking reelection. |
| Aml Ameen | Roger White | An attorney for Croker Industries. |
| Jon Michael Hill | Conrad Hensley | A Croker Industries employee facing a life-altering decision. |
| Chanté Adams | Jill Hensley | Conrad’s wife and Charlie’s executive assistant. |
| Sarah Jones | Serena Croker | Charlie’s second wife. |
Who made the series?
David E. Kelley is the showrunner, writer and executive producer. Regina King and Tommy Schlamme are executive producers as well as directors: King directed three episodes, and Schlamme directed the other three. Matthew Tinker is also an executive producer with David E. Kelley Productions.
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Kelley’s short description of the show’s central caution is: “Beware the male ego.”
How many episodes are there?
Netflix lists six episodes, with runtimes between 38 and 48 minutes:
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Where can you watch A Man in Full?
Netflix’s official title page lists the series as a TV-MA drama and limited series. The six episodes began streaming on Netflix on May 2, 2024. Catalog availability, subscription offerings and language options can vary by region and may change.
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