The Shrink Next Door (miniseries) explained

Developer:Georgia Pritchett
Music:Joshua Moshier
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Episodes:8
Cinematography:Michelle Lawler[1]
Runtime:35–49 minutes
Network:Apple TV+

The Shrink Next Door is an American psychological black comedy-drama miniseries developed by Georgia Pritchett based on the podcast of the same title by Joe Nocera. The miniseries premiered on Apple TV+ on November 12, 2021.[2] The podcast and TV series are both based on the real life story of psychologist Isaac Herschkopf, who in 2021 was determined by New York's Department of Health to have violated "minimal acceptable standards of care in the psychotherapeutic relationship".[3]

Premise

Psychiatrist Dr. Ike Herschkopf inserts himself into the life of one of his patients, Marty Markowitz.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

It was announced in February 2020 that a television adaptation of the podcast The Shrink Next Door was in development, in which Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd would star.[4] The series was greenlit and ordered by Apple TV+ in April.[5] Kathryn Hahn and Casey Wilson were added as leads in November, with Sarayu Blue cast in a recurring role in February 2021.[6] [7] [8]

Filming began in November 2020, in Los Angeles and finished in March 2021.[9] [10]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 58% based on 62 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The site's critical consensus reads: The Shrink Next Door is a cookie full of perhaps too much arsenic, but Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd prove they're as capable of conjuring disquiet as they are laughs.[11] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 61 out of 100 based on 29 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[12]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Dore . Shalini . November 11, 2020 . Michelle Lawler . . . en-US.
  2. Web site: Petski. Denise. June 17, 2021. 'The Shrink Next Door' Trailer: First Look At Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd's Dysfunctional Psychiatrist-Patient Relationship In Apple Dark Comedy. June 17, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. en-US.
  3. News: Nocera. Joe. 'Shrink Next Door' Doctor Is Ordered to Surrender New York License. Bloomberg.
  4. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 'Anchorman' Alums Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd Reteaming For MRC Television Limited Series 'The Shrink Next Door' . February 19, 2020 . . February 3, 2021.
  5. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Apple Lands Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd Limited TV Series 'The Shrink Next Door' Based On Podcast . April 23, 2020 . . February 3, 2021.
  6. Web site: Petski . Denise . Kathryn Hahn Joins Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd In Apple's 'The Shrink Next Door' . November 9, 2020 . . February 3, 2021.
  7. Web site: Otterson . Joe . 'Shrink Next Door' Apple Series Adds Casey Wilson. . November 12, 2020 . February 3, 2021.
  8. Web site: Petski . Denise . Sarayu Blue Joins Apple's 'The Shrink Next Door'; NBC's 'Debris' Casts Sebastian Roché . February 3, 2021 . . February 3, 2021.
  9. Web site: Welch . Rebecca . Paul Rudd + Kathryn Hahn's Latest With Will Ferrell Begins Casting on Apple TV+ . . November 18, 2020 . February 3, 2021.
  10. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. Petski. Denise. March 31, 2021. Michael Showalter To Direct & Executive Produce 'The Dropout' Hulu Limited Series. April 1, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. en-US.
  11. Web site: The Shrink Next Door. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. November 9, 2023.
  12. Web site: The Shrink Next Door. Metacritic. Red Ventures. November 9, 2023.

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