The Shrink Next Door

The series chronicles the bizarre true relationship between celebrated New York magazine editor Isaac "Ike" Herschkopf and his longtime therapist Dr. Martin Markowitz. Over decades, Markowitz allows "Ike" into his life, blurring the lines between patient and doctor, and eventually taking manipulative control of his life, much to the distress of Markowitz's family.

The Shrink Next Door received generally mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised the performances of Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd, as well as the show's dark humor and exploration of a disturbing true story. However, some found the pacing uneven and the tone occasionally jarring, struggling with the balance between comedy and the serious implications of the subject matter.

• Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd deliver compelling, unsettling performances as the central duo.
• The series offers a darkly comedic and bizarre look at a disturbing true story.
• Some critics found the show's tone uneven and its narrative occasionally meandering.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally indicate that viewers found the show to be an interesting and often disturbing true story, with many highlighting the strong performances from the lead actors. While some appreciated the unique and dark humor, others felt the show could be uncomfortable to watch due to the manipulative nature of the plot.

The series is based on the true story documented in the 2019 podcast of the same name, "The Shrink Next Door," hosted by Joe Nocera.