When is 'The Patient' out? Here's how to live stream Hulu's limited series

Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson pair up to bring a chilling therapist-patient duo in the murderous limited series by Hulu
The official poster of 'The Patient' featuring Steve Carell as Alan Strauss (IMDb)
The official poster of 'The Patient' featuring Steve Carell as Alan Strauss (IMDb)

The beloved 'Office' boss is now starring in a psychological mystery thriller. Hulu is set to deliver 'The Patient' by the end of this month. Steve Carell takes up the role of a stern therapist who is held hostage by a serial killer whose sole demand is for Carell to disentangle his murderous psychological tendencies. Steve Carell pairs up with Domhnall Gleeson in this limited series. The collaboration of these talented actors will truly make you sweat and sympathize with Alan's predicament. Carell's character's seriousness and tragic backstory coupled with Gleeson's chaotic embodiment of a serial killer will make this series worth your while. Add a twisted therapist-patient relationship, and you have got gripping, entertaining content.

With Hulu's shows like 'The Flight Attendant,' 'Prey' and 'Only Murders in the Building' making headlines, 'The Patient' will be another feather in Hulu's cap. With the release of this limited series, you will have one more title to add to your list to binge. 

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When does 'The Patient' release?

'The Patient' is set to premiere on August 30, 2022.

How can I watch 'The Patient'?

'The Patient' will be available to stream on Hulu from August 30, 2022.

Who's acting in 'The Patient'?

The cast of 'The Patient' comprises Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, David Alan Grier, Andrew Leeds, and Linda Emond.

What is the plot of 'The Patient'?

According to the synopsis on IMDb's official website, "The Patient is about a psychotherapist who finds himself being held captive by a serial killer with an unusual request: curb his homicidal urges. As the therapist unravels this man's mind, he also has to deal with his own repressed troubles, creating a journey that's just as treacherous as his imprisonment."

What is the buzz around 'The Patient'?

FX Networks released the trailer for 'The Patient' on their official youtube channel on July 14, 2022. Additionally, the network tweeted about it while posting a picture of the show's official poster. 



 

Linda Marie Emond, who has previously appeared on 'A Dog Named Christmas', 'Jenny's Wedding', took to Instagram and posted, "His job is to convince a psychopath to change his mind. Steve Carell stars in FX’s The Patient. I’m in it too. 😉 Streaming 8/30. Only on @hulu." 



 

Trailer:

You can watch the trailer of Hulu's 'The Patient' here:



 

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