A psychotherapist finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer with an unusual request: curb his homicidal urges.
Cast: Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, Linda Emond
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Miniseries
10 episodes
1. IntakeDr. Alan Strauss, a therapist mourning the death of his wife, takes on an enigmatic new client. As the two men wrestle with very different, individual problems, their professional relationship is transformed by a choice that binds them deeply together.TV-MACC21minAug 30, 2022
2. Alan Learns to MeditateSam delves more deeply into the reason he entered therapy, but he encounters resistance from Dr. Strauss as he attempts to continue their sessions. A gathering sense of not being alone leads to a revelation about the house.TV-MACC22minAug 30, 2022
3. IssuesSam’s desire to find a therapeutic solution grows as his inner struggle intensifies. Dr. Strauss brings a new variable into their sessions.TV-MACC23minSep 6, 2022
4. CompanyOn the threshold of crisis, Sam honors the promise Dr. Strauss made him make as a condition for continuing their work together. The trust built between patient and doctor is tested, with a life in the balance.TV-MACC24minSep 13, 2022
5. PastitsioSam reaches out to a woman from his past. Trials loom for Dr. Strauss, Sam, and Elias.TV-MACC31minSep 20, 2022
6. CharlieDr. Strauss struggles with the reality he finds himself in. Sam is consumed with practical necessities, but agrees to his therapist’s advice to make different choices.TV-MACC29minSep 27, 2022
7. KaddishBoth Dr. Strauss and Sam try to make new connections in their pursuit of an elusive peace.TV-MACC28minOct 4, 2022
8. EzraDr. Strauss is honest with himself about his failures, past and present. A revelation about his relationship with Ezra leads him back to the urgency of escape. Sam loses faith in his doctor.TV-MACC38minOct 11, 2022
9. AuschwitzDr. Strauss leaves nothing unsaid. Sam gives it another shot with Mary. An idea sparks for Sam, and everything seems to click together.TV-MACC35minOct 18, 2022
10. The Cantor's HusbandFor Sam, an unexpected decision shows progress towards his goals, but Dr. Strauss demands even more.TV-MACC47minOct 25, 2022
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A psychotherapist finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer with an unusual request: curb his homicidal urges.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields
- Studio
- FX Productions
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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