SummaryThe dark comedy limited series based on the podcast of the same name about the increasingly unbalanced relationship between celebrity psychiatrist Dr. Isaac "Ike" Herschkopf (Paul Rudd) and his longtime patient Martin "Marty" Markowitz (Will Ferrell).
Created By:Georgia Pritchett
❮ The Shrink Next Door
Season 1
Season Premiere:
Nov 12, 2021
Metascore
Generally Favorable
61
User score
Mixed or Average
5.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
52% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
38% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
10% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Nov 11, 2021
90
If there's a flaw in this storytelling, it's not about the patient. ... A spellbinding tale, for all its repetitions, with stellar performances by Messrs. Ferrell and Rudd.
Nov 12, 2021
80
It's a methodically paced, odd but mesmerizing piece set to an infectious soundtrack highlighted by its strategic use of '80s soft rock hits. Besides, the cast hoists the show over and through its slack spots.
User score
Mixed or Average
50% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
33% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
17% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Nov 15, 2021
8
Will Ferrel is solid as the sad, straight man, while Rudd and Hahn are predictably great! I like the 80's look and vibe. Solid writing and chemistry.
Apr 30, 2022
7
Some solid dramatic performances from Ferrell & Rudd but it's held back by too many flat spots. The final couple of episodes pickup again but the middle stanza just drags on for too long.
Nov 9, 2021
75
As creepy as Ike’s obsession is, it never gets creepy enough to be truly unsettling. All in all, though, it’s worthwhile just to see Ferrell and Rudd expand their acting ranges a bit and delve deep into a story that’s so strange, it has to be true.
Nov 10, 2021
63
Marty’s story is a pitch-black story of not knowing what boundaries are, but the series doesn’t play up the absurdity enough, too self-amused that it got the packaged charisma of two stars to depict it.
Nov 12, 2021
50
“The Shrink Next Door” is tonally confused and often misjudged, putting Rudd and Ferrell in an untenable position where they are tasked with being simultaneously earnest while also winking at the audience, which has a way of putting their performances in air quotes. Actually, everything here feels set off by air quotes.
Nov 9, 2021
40
Mixing tragedy, comedy, and drama is an extremely difficult balance to achieve, something that, for example, fellow Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso managed to do deftly in its first season. Unfortunately, despite tremendous theatrical performances from all involved, it’s an equilibrium The Shrink Next Door fails to reach.
Nov 8, 2021
30
Sadly, the whole falls well short of the sum of its parts. It’s rarely a good sign when characters based on real people strain believability, and despite the best efforts of capable actors, the Markowitz siblings come off as caricatures.
Jan 10, 2022
7
This is not a bad show. Its a slow burn and its fantastic when it gets going. Its hard to believe that this can happen in real life but the way that the actors, Will Farrell and Paul Rudd portray their characters you start to think maybe, depending on certain circumstances this can actually happen. My issues with the show would be that some story elements weren't developed on while others were given too much time. The show suffers from it and feels like it drags a bit. This show could be better and as you watch it you can see where it can improve. Its frustrating. Seven is a fair score I think but I can understand if you gave this a five. But in my opinion this is a good show just an episode too long.
Dec 17, 2021
6
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