The Consultant (TV series)

The Consultant
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Genre
Created byTony Basgallop
Based onThe Consultant
by Bentley Little
ShowrunnerTony Basgallop
Written byTony Basgallop
Directed by
Starring
ComposerJeff Russo
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Tony Basgallop
  • Matt Shakman
  • Christoph Waltz
  • Steve Stark
  • Andrew Mittman
ProducerKai Dolbashian
Cinematography
Editors
  • Wendy Hallam Martin
  • Dan Briceno
Running time30–36 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseFebruary 24, 2023 (2023-02-24)
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The Consultant (2023) is an American thriller television series created by Tony Basgallop, based on the novel by Bentley Little and starring Christoph Waltz as the titular character, with Nat Wolff, Brittany O'Grady, and Aimee Carrero in supporting roles. The series follows the employees of a mobile gaming company whose leadership is taken over by a sinister consultant, played by Waltz.

The Consultant premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 24, 2023, to positive reviews, with critics praising Waltz's performance but criticizing the series' writing and pace.