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Therapist Held Hostage By Killer Patient
12 May
Summary
- A therapist is kidnapped by a serial killer patient seeking to curb his urges.
- The series features Steve Carell as the therapist and Domhnall Gleeson as the killer.
- Viewers praise the show for its gripping plot and exceptional acting performances.
A new psychological thriller, The Patient, is now available on ITVX, offering a tense and complex narrative. The series stars Steve Carell as therapist Alan Strauss and Domhnall Gleeson as his patient, Sam Fortner, who harbors a dark secret.
Sam reveals himself to be a serial killer and kidnaps Alan, forcing him to help curb his homicidal urges. Alan must delve into Sam's disturbed psyche to survive, while also confronting his own past trauma and strained family relationships, including the recent death of his wife and estrangement from his son.
Critics and viewers alike have lauded the series for its gripping plot and outstanding performances, particularly from Carell, highlighting his impressive dramatic talent. The show has been described as "intelligent and unusual," with a high Rotten Tomatoes score of 89 percent.
