The Patient is a 2022 psychological thriller limited series created by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, the showrunners of the hit series The Americans, and will consist of ten episodes.
Therapist Alan Strauss is held prisoner by a patient, Sam Fortner, who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Sam has an unusual therapeutic demand for Alan: curb his homicidal urges. In order to survive, Alan must unwind Sam’s disturbed mind and stop him from killing again.
The cast includes Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, Linda Emond, David Alan Grier, Laura Niemi, Andrew Leeds, Alex Rich, and Amy Handelman.
The Patient is set to stream exclusively on Hulu starting August 30th. Watch the official trailer below.