: The show subverts the traditional therapist-patient dynamic by placing the therapist in a position of total physical vulnerability. Sam believes he can "cure" himself through sheer proximity to Alan’s expertise.
: Much of the series takes place within Alan’s mind as he hallucinates conversations with his own deceased mentor, Charlie, to process his fear and plan his escape. The Patient(2022)
: A seasoned psychotherapist struggling with the recent death of his wife and a strained relationship with his Orthodox Jewish son. The Patient(2022)
: A serial killer and food enthusiast who kidnaps Alan, chaining him in his basement to receive "unconventional" therapy to stop his homicidal urges. Key Narrative Elements The Patient(2022)
