The Patient

Series overview
Featuring Steve Carell as therapist “Alan Strauss,” The Patient is a psychological thriller about a therapist who is held prisoner by patient Sam Fortner who reveals himself to be a serial killer. With time running out, Alan fights desperately to stop Sam before Alan becomes complicit in Sam’s murders or worse – becomes a target himself.

Episode three – Issues
Sam’s desire to find a therapeutic solution grows as his inner struggle intensifies. Dr. Strauss brings a new variable into their sessions.

The Patient – “Issues” Episode 3. Pictured: Steve Carell as Alan Strauss. Image credit: Suzanne Tenner/FX.

Episode four – Company
On the threshold of crisis, Sam honors the promise Dr. Strauss made him make as a condition for continuing their work together. The trust built between patient and doctor is tested, with a life in the balance.

The Patient – “Company” Episode 4. Pictured: Linda Edmond as Candace Fortner. Image credit: Suzanne Tenner/FX.