| The Patient | |
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| Created by | Joel Fields & Joe Weisberg |
| Showrunners | Joel Fields & Joe Weisberg |
| Written by | Joel Fields & Joe Weisberg |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Producer | Michael Maccarone |
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| Running time | 21–46 minutes |
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| Network | FX on Hulu |
| Release | August 30 – October 25, 2022 |
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The Patient is an American psychological thriller limited series created and written by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, who also serve as showrunners and are executive producers Chris Long, Caroline Moore, Victor Hsu, and Steve Carell. The series stars Carell alongside Domhnall Gleeson and Linda Emond in lead roles. It premiered on August 30, 2022, on FX on Hulu and concluded on October 25, 2022, after a ten-episode run.
The series follows a therapist (Carell) who is held captive by a patient (Gleeson), seeking unconventional therapy for his homicidal urges. The narrative delves deep into the psychological tension between the characters, focusing on themes of trauma, morality, and control.
The Patient received positive reviews from television critics. Carell's performance earned him a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie, while Gleeson received nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries.