- Status: Ended
- Genre: Drama, Crime
- Release: 2022
- Description: Forget ticking clocks; in FX's "The Patient," it's the relentless drip-drip-drip of psychological tension that truly keeps you on the edge of your seat. This isn't your typical thriller; it's a claustrophobic descent into the fractured psyche of both patient and therapist, a masterclass in controlled suspense. Steve Carell delivers a career-defining performance as the captive therapist, his quiet desperation palpable even in silence. The series excels not through jump scares, but through the slow, agonizing unraveling of carefully constructed truths. "The Patient" isn't just a show about a killer; it's a probing examination of guilt, trauma, and the insidious nature of unchecked mental illness. Its brilliance lies in its unsettling intimacy, leaving you breathlessly anticipating each agonizingly slow reveal. Prepare to be unnerved, captivated, and profoundly affected by this unsettling masterpiece.