In Treatment TV Series (2008)

About In Treatment

In Treatment is an American drama television series that was aired from 2008 to 2010. The series revolves around psychotherapist Dr. Paul Weston, and his weekly sessions with his patients. It showcases an in-depth look into the patient-therapist dynamic, with drama unfolding as the series progresses. The series bravely tackles a wide range of psychological issues, and the process of healing through therapy.

Making / Production

In Treatment was based on the Israeli series 'BeTipul'. Rodrigo Garcia, Hagai Levi and Nir Bergman were key figures in the creation of the American adaptation. The series was produced by HBO, with the first season consisting of 43 episodes and the subsequent seasons of 35 and 28 episodes respectively.

Actors

• Gabriel Byrne as Dr. Paul Weston. The calm and collected psychotherapist, torn apart by his own personal troubles.
• Dianne Wiest as Gina, Paul's own therapist, highlighting the therapist's need for therapy too.
• Melissa George as Laura, Paul's patient who is in love with him.
• Blair Underwood as Alex, a Navy pilot dealing with guilt.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was shot with two cameras simultaneously to capture the intense dialogues between Dr. Paul and his patients.
• The series was based on the Israeli show 'BeTipul', which was a major success in its home country.

Awards

The series received significant critical acclaim, with Gabriel Byrne winning a Golden Globe for his performance as Dr. Paul Weston. The series also received multiple Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.

Quotes

• "I'm a therapist. I'm not a detective." - Dr. Paul Weston
• "People are more than just the way they behave. They're also the way they understand their behavior." - Gina

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's minimalist soundtrack was composed by Richard Marvin.
• Background music was used sparingly, allowing for the focus to remain on the dialogues and performances.