This critically acclaimed psychological thriller was created by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg , the duo behind The Americans .
: 19-year-old Thomas ( Txomin Vergez ) wakes up in a hospital after three years in a coma. He is the sole survivor of a massacre that killed his entire family, but his sister Laura is missing.
: Originally aired on Hulu (USA) and Disney+ (International/Star+). 2. The French Film: Le Patient (Netflix)
: Guided by his psychologist Anna ( Clotilde Hesme ), Thomas must piece together his fragmented memories to discover what really happened the night of the murders. Availability : Streaming globally on Netflix. Comparisons at a Glance TV Series ( The Patient ) French Film ( Le Patient ) Lead Actor Steve Carell Txomin Vergez Primary Theme Captivity and Therapy Memory and Trauma Setting A basement / Therapy room A hospital / Flashbacks Format 10 Episodes 92-minute Movie
In 2022, the title (or The Patient ) referred to two distinct but equally gripping psychological productions. Depending on whether you are looking for the dark TV miniseries starring Steve Carell or the twisty French Netflix film, 1. The TV Miniseries: The Patient (FX/Hulu/Disney+)
: Alan Strauss ( Steve Carell ), a therapist mourning the death of his wife, is held prisoner by his patient, Sam Fortner ( Domhnall Gleeson ). Sam reveals himself to be a serial killer and demands that Alan "cure" him of his homicidal urges.
