El Paciente (2022) < HD - 8K >

The series was created and written by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg , the duo behind The Americans .

FX on Hulu (USA), and available on Disney+ or Star+ internationally. El paciente (2022)

Beyond the thriller elements, the show serves as a meditation on family dynamics, trauma, and the limits of the human mind. Fast Facts Format: Limited series (10 episodes). The series was created and written by Joel

The story follows (played by Steve Carell), a psychotherapist who is held captive by his patient, Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson). Sam reveals himself to be a serial killer and demands that Strauss provide him with "unconventional" therapy to curb his homicidal urges. While Strauss struggles to navigate Sam's volatile psyche and find a way to escape, he is forced to confront his own suppressed pain, including the death of his wife and a strained relationship with his religious son. Production and Critical Reception Fast Facts Format: Limited series (10 episodes)

While the story feels grounded in psychological realism, it is not based on a true story .