The Shrink Next Door (miniseries)

The Shrink Next Door is an American psychological 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 psychiatrist 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]

The Shrink Next Door
Genre
Based onThe Shrink Next Door
by Joe Nocera
Developed byGeorgia Pritchett
Directed by
Starring
Music byJoshua Moshier
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producers
  • Georgia Pritchett
  • Will Ferrell
  • Jessica Elbaum
  • Brittney Segal
  • Paul Rudd
  • Michael Showalter
  • Jordana Mollick
  • Hernan Lopez
  • Marshall Lewy
  • Aaron Hart
  • Jared Sandberg
  • Katie Boyce
  • Francesca Levy
  • Ethan Kuperberg
CinematographyMichelle Lawler[1]
Running time35–49 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkApple TV+
Original releaseNovember 12, 2021 (2021-11-12) –
present
External links
Website

Premise

Psychiatrist Ike Herschkopf begins to implant himself into the life of one of his patients, Marty Markowitz.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [4]
1"The Consultation"Michael ShowalterGeorgia PritchettNovember 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)
In 1982, Martin "Marty" Markowitz visits Dr. Isaac "Ike" Herschkopf under the advice of his sister, Phyllis Shapiro, in order to help with his anxiety attacks and grief after their parents' recent deaths. Dr. Ike's unconventional method manages to help Marty as he takes him outside to play basketball and eat lunch, and he helps him with a problem concerning his recently broken-up girlfriend. Satisfied with Dr. Ike's methods, Marty decides to return while also forming a bond with him. In 2010, Dr. Ike hosts a party at a large house, while later in the night, a gardener vandalizes the backyard in anger and frustration. The gardener is revealed to be Marty.
2"The Ceremony"Michael ShowalterStuart ZichermanNovember 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)
Nearing Marty's 40th birthday, Dr. Ike suggests him to have a second Bar Mitzvah as Marty had not enjoyed his first due to anxiety and stomach problems. Phyllis, however, is against the idea, believing it will dishonor the memories of their parents. Marty and Dr. Ike go ahead with it anyway and Phyllis complains to her rabbi, causing him to lodge a complaint to Dr. Ike's rabbi, who in turn, warns Dr. Ike about it. Marty later berates Phyllis about this, and they have an argument. On his birthday, Marty proceeds with the second Bar Mitzvah, though most of the people who show up are Dr. Ike's wife, Bonnie, and his acquaintances. While Phyllis, believing Marty will abandon the idea, prepares a celebration with her kids, only to be left in tears when Marty never shows up on her door that night.
3"The Treatment"Michael ShowalterEthan KuperbergNovember 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)
Phyllis asks Marty to open the family's trust fund so she could hire a better divorce lawyer after her ex-husband starts giving her a hard time. Dr. Ike gives Marty a business opportunity when a Broadway show requires his help to make a large curtain for the stage. The curtain ends up costing too much, and Marty's staff are unenthusiastic at solving the problem. Marty brings Dr. Ike to the company to motivate them, and they manage to solve the issue. Alarmed at the increasing closeness between the two, Phyllis visits Dr. Ike for a session, which ends badly. Marty later gets into another argument with her about it and refuses to unlock the trust. While Marty is out with Dr. Ike, Phyllis visits Marty's apartment to talk with him but becomes angered at seeing how close his brother is to Dr. Ike. She then robs their parents' jewels from Marty's vault. Returning home and reading Phyllis' message, Marty calls Dr. Ike and ask him for help, in the process revealing his large inheritance. Realizing the extent of Marty's wealth, Dr. Ike attempts to insert himself into Marty's life even further.
4"The Foundation"Michael ShowalterAdam CounteeNovember 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)
Marty officially cuts Phyllis out from his life and hires Dr. Ike as a consultant at the fabric company, which annoys the company staff. Dr. Ike becomes a father to twin girls, but he refuses to hire help even as Bonnie becomes overwhelmed with the babies. This prompts her to hire the help anyway using her own money. Under Dr. Ike's influence, Marty starts a foundation with Dr. Ike, mostly using Marty's money. Marty later scores a date with Hannah, a girl who works at a frame shop that he and Dr. Ike often visit. Dr. Ike suggested to take her out to an expensive charity gala for the date. During the gala, both Hannah and Marty become uncomfortable at Dr. Ike's blatant claims and his irresponsible use of Marty's money. The night ends with Marty having a heart attack and being taken to a hospital after Dr. Ike spends $20,000 of Marty's money during an auction. Dr. Ike later warns Hannah that she should let go of Marty for the good of his recovery.
5"The Family Tree"Jesse PeretzGeorgia Pritchett & Catherine ShepherdNovember 25, 2021 (2021-11-25)
6"The Party"Jesse PeretzGeorgia Pritchett & Sas GoldbergDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
7"The Breakthrough"Jesse PeretzCatherine Shepherd & Sas GoldbergDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
8"The Verdict"TBATBADecember 17, 2021 (2021-12-17)

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.[5] The series was greenlit and ordered by Apple TV+ in April.[6] Kathryn Hahn and Casey Wilson were added as leads in November, with Sarayu Blue cast in a recurring role in February 2021.[7][8][9]

Filming began in November, 2020, in Los Angeles and finished in March, 2021.[10][11]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 58% of 57 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The website'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."[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 61 out of 100 based on 29 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13]

References
  1. Dore, Shalini (November 11, 2020). "Michelle Lawler". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
  2. 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". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  3. Nocera, Joe. "'Shrink Next Door' Doctor Is Ordered to Surrender New York License". Bloomberg.
  4. "The Shrink Next Door – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 19, 2020). "'Anchorman' Alums Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd Reteaming For MRC Television Limited Series 'The Shrink Next Door'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (April 23, 2020). "Apple Lands Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd Limited TV Series 'The Shrink Next Door' Based On Podcast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  7. Petski, Denise (November 9, 2020). "Kathryn Hahn Joins Will Ferrell & Paul Rudd In Apple's 'The Shrink Next Door'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  8. Otterson, Joe (November 12, 2020). "'Shrink Next Door' Apple Series Adds Casey Wilson". Variety. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  9. Petski, Denise (February 3, 2021). "Sarayu Blue Joins Apple's 'The Shrink Next Door'; NBC's 'Debris' Casts Sebastian Roché". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  10. Welch, Rebecca (November 18, 2020). "Paul Rudd + Kathryn Hahn's Latest With Will Ferrell Begins Casting on Apple TV+". Backstage. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  11. Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (March 31, 2021). "Michael Showalter To Direct & Executive Produce 'The Dropout' Hulu Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  12. "The Shrink Next Door: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  13. "The Shrink Next Door: Season 1". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved November 11, 2021.

See also
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