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Season 1 – The Shrink Next Door

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Inspired by the true story of Marty and the therapist who turned his life around then took it over; when he first meets Dr. Ike, Marty just wants to get better at boundaries; he learns all about them and what happens when they get crossed.
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The Shrink Next Door — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Shrink Next Door is a cookie full of perhaps too much arsenic, but Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd prove they're as capable of conjuring disquiet as they are laughs.

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Naomi Fry The New Yorker 12/12/2022
Worth watching for Paul Rudd’s surprisingly comical performance as a pretty monstrous psychiatrist. Go to Full Review
Melanie McFarland Salon.com 11/16/2021
It's a methodically paced, odd but mesmerizing piece set to an infectious soundtrack highlighted by its strategic use of '80s soft rock hits. Besides, the cast hoists the show over and through its slack spots. Go to Full Review
Judy Berman TIME Magazine 11/14/2021
Maybe a different creative team could've done a better job adapting The Shrink Next Door, or maybe Marty Markowitz's story simply didn't need to be retold. Go to Full Review
Akos Peterbencze Vulnerable Man (Medium) 07/24/2023
The 8-episode-long psychological dramedy is a fascinating study about selfishness, morality, and the diminishing boundaries in a doctor-patient relationship. Go to Full Review
Prahlad Srihari Firstpost 08/08/2022
The dysfunctional relationship in The Shrink Next Door is a cynical anti-bromance that becomes a grind to watch, leaving us more exhausted than enthralled by the end of the show. Go to Full Review
Martin Carr We Got This Covered 02/18/2022
Herschkoph is inherently unlikable, decidedly shifty and lacking in moral fiber, while Markowitz simply misses a backbone. Epiphanies, gumption or redeemable characteristics are in short supply, meaning there is little to get behind as a viewer. Go to Full Review
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JK M. @JKMZ01 Jan 26 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 Sep 28 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 Mar 3 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 01/01/2025 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 Noneya B 07/22/2024 Possibly the only thing I've enjoyed with Will Ferrell in it. What a horrible story, with one very horrible character. I'll recommend it. See more Kim B 05/26/2024 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
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 12, 2021 The Consultation Marty is struggling with anxiety, so his sister, Phyllis, persuades him to start seeing well-regarded psychiatrist Dr. Ike. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 12, 2021 The Ceremony Dr. Ike convinces Marty to have a second bar mitzvah, which upsets Phyllis. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 12, 2021 The Treatment Marty invites Dr. Ike to help out with the family business; Phyllis senses she is losing her brother and decides to take matters into her own hands. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 19, 2021 The Foundation Dr. Ike persuades Marty to start a charity with him; Marty sparks with a female employee at the frame store. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 25, 2021 The Family Tree When Dr. Ike experiences a death in the family, Marty invites him to come stay at his house in the Hamptons. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 3, 2021 The Party Dr. Ike and Marty throw a series of extravagant parties at the Hamptons house, mostly at Marty's expense. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 10, 2021 The Breakthrough Marty considers a company move to New Jersey, but Dr. Ike may not be able to cross that boundary. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 17, 2021 The Verdict Marty confronts Dr. Ike about his behavior and tries to reconnect with the life he left behind. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Georgia Pritchett
Executive Producer
Georgia Pritchett, Brittney Segal, Jessica Elbaum, Jordana Mollick, Marshall Lewy, Michael Showalter, Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, Francesca Levy, Jared Sandberg, Katie Boyce, Joe Nocera, Hernán López, Aaron Hart
Network
Apple TV+
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 12, 2021
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