El Paciente — (2022)

: As Alan tries to survive by navigating Sam's fractured mind, he is forced to confront his own repressed pain and family trauma.

This critically acclaimed psychological thriller was created by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg , the duo behind The Americans . El paciente (2022)

: Alan Strauss ( Steve Carell ), a therapist mourning the death of his wife, is held prisoner by his patient, Sam Fortner ( Domhnall Gleeson ). Sam reveals himself to be a serial killer and demands that Alan "cure" him of his homicidal urges. : As Alan tries to survive by navigating

Both productions were released in late 2022 and deal with the intense, often claustrophobic relationship between a patient and their doctor. While the series focuses on a for survival, the film is a puzzle-box mystery centered on a shocking revelation. Sam reveals himself to be a serial killer

Known as The Lost Patient in English, this French film directed by Christophe Charrier is based on the comic book by Timothé Le Boucher.

: Guided by his psychologist Anna ( Clotilde Hesme ), Thomas must piece together his fragmented memories to discover what really happened the night of the murders. Availability : Streaming globally on Netflix. Comparisons at a Glance TV Series ( The Patient ) French Film ( Le Patient ) Lead Actor Steve Carell Txomin Vergez Primary Theme Captivity and Therapy Memory and Trauma Setting A basement / Therapy room A hospital / Flashbacks Format 10 Episodes 92-minute Movie