This New Zealand reality series follows civilians as they begin their journey to become soldiers in the New Zealand military.

The episode concludes with Alan being held prisoner by Sam, who reveals himself as a serial killer seeking therapeutic help to stop his homicidal urges.

In the premiere of the FX psychological thriller The Patient , titled "Intake," Dr. Alan Strauss (Steve Carell) is introduced as a therapist mourning his wife while beginning sessions with a mysterious new patient, Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson).

Recruits are given four days at the start of the "intake" to decide if they truly want to commit to the army. Other Notable References

The episode is characterized by its intense, dialogue-heavy therapy sessions and a shift into thriller territory following the kidnapping. Intake: Army Recruits (Season 1, Episode 1)