Season 1 – The Shrink Next Door

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Sal D @JustTheLaw Aug 23, 2026 Interesting limited series….it kept me hanging on but the script was drawn out beyond need. Eight episodes should have easily been 6, maybe 4. And, with all the extra run time, the climax and epilogue was underplayed - quite the irony. See more JK M. @JKMZ01 Jan 26, 2026 Slow burn but some is the best acting I've seen from Will Ferrell.By no means it's this a comedy. Rather, it's a fascinating true story that highlights the thin line between helpful therapy and extreme manipulation. A sad story that is hard to watch, not because of its execution but because of the subject area. Worth watching. See more Jin K @RT29112660 Sep 28, 2025 Comedians realistically portray abusive stories, so it's not a funny story from the start. Will Ferrell constantly looks pitiful. Paul Rudd plays an exploitative predator, but his usual image and appearance don't make him seem that bad. And since it's based on a true story, it's closer to a true crime story than a black comedy. See more Ethan A @RT15607538 Mar 3, 2025 Why do I feel like this is Paul Rudd playing Billy Crystal playing a head shrink? Decent show, but I seriously felt like Rudd was doing a Billy Crystal impersonation through the whole thing. See more Louise J @Weezyweez52 Jan 1, 2025 Enjoyed Will Ferrell in this serious role. His acting was impeccable. The series took its time which meant it built up a meaningful story however found it a bit frustrating to watch. Mr Markowtiz is so dumb. Paul Rudd plays a narcissist pretty well- manipulating his way to the top and draining this innocent man of everything he holds dear. See more Kim B @RT63427325 May 26, 2024 I’m glad I didn’t see the rotten tomatoes reviews before I watched this. It’s brilliant and I think it’s one of those shows that will be appreciated more in a few years time. Like Bladerunner. The “me too” movement has nudged something of a focus on the nature of abuse but there’s still a way to go before our culture starts to grapple with it. “The Shrink…” is a tour de force of the intricate complicated interaction that is nurtured into being in an abusive relationship. The great insight it offers is that abusive relationships are not abusive every moment. There are frequently good times and sincere intimacy along the way and that’s what makes abusive relationships so challenging to try to deal with. The writers and actors here have explicated this dynamic with sensitivity, compassion and truly impressive insight. I loved this series and hope the creators do more in this area of human experience. See more Read all reviews

The Shrink Next Door — Season 1

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