The Shrink Next Door is an American psychological dark comedy series created by Georgia Pritchett based on the podcast by Joe Nocera. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on November 12, 2021. The podcast and television series are both supported the important biography of psychiatrist Isaac Herschkopf, who in 2021 decided by New York’s Department of Health to possess violated minimally acceptable standards of care within the psychotherapeutic relationship.
The series is directed by Jesse Peretz and Michael Showalter, Michael is best known for his work in the 2017 critically acclaimed feature film The Big Sick. The shooting of the series has been done in Los Angeles and California it stars Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd Kathryn Hahn, Casey Wilson and Cornell Womack in main roles.
The Shrink Next Door Season 2 Release Date
Apple TV+ has not made any announcement about whether The Shrink Next Door will be renewed for a second season or not. But since it’s a miniseries there are very fewer chances for its renewal as it has already completed eight episodes and the last season was well executed so we do not see any reason for its continuation. If the makers still make their minds to renew the show, the series might make a comeback in 2023.
| Seasons | Release Date |
|---|---|
| The Shrink Next Door Season 1 Release Date | November 12, 2021 |
| The Shrink Next Door Season 2 Release Date | Not Announced |
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The Shrink Next Door Season 2 Story
The Shrink Next Door season two may focus on other stories of Herschkopf’s patients that were left unexplored in the first season, like the patient Miriam. In the podcast, Nocera hears from Herschkopf’s other patients Judith and Emily, and their relationships with the psychiatrist, season 2 might focus on the other details. Makers of the series might surprise the viewers with completely different stories like the series Dirty John, which was also based on a podcast.
The Shrink Next Door Season 1 Recap
The series follows the story of a psychologist who begins to implement himself in the life of one of his patients. The story then begins by introducing us to Marty, he’s coming up to the age of 40, and he’s very overwhelmed by a lot of things that he has on his plate. He’s running his father’s business, he also has a girlfriend who’s taking advantage of him, and he’s also just not happy with his life, he gets very overwhelmed by panic attacks and he’s just not in the best spot generally to handle all these things.
In 2010 Dr. Isaac Herschkopf hosts a house party, He seems like a carefree man with no worries, he enjoys the party gets his picture clicked with the other guests. Then the party ends and we’re introduced to a man who’s destroying the backyard he then shoves the ground and shows up his hands painted with blood. We’re then introduced to a tailor named Martin Markowitz, his sister reminds him that she has booked his appointment with Dr Isaac Herschkopf he refuses to go to him and tells his sister that he’s not going to go and visit some stranger. The second minute he was talking with his sister, His ex, Deborah, visits his workplace.
Phyllis then deals with her but they have a lot of things going on and Deborah warns his sister that if he doesn’t contact her sooner he’ll be in trouble. Marty seems to have serious psychological issues when a customer by the name of Mr Abelman appears in his workplace and starts questioning him, he starts shuttering and has a panic attack, which eventually makes him visit doctor Herschkopf and his life takes a turn for worse.
The Shrink Next Door Season 2 Cast
We’re not sure if the series will be renewed or not, so we can’t be sure about the cast but if they continue the series from where it left in the last season it’s possible for Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd to reprise their roles as Martin ‘Marty’ Markowitz and Dr. Isaac Herschkopf. But if the makers decide to focus on a completely different story or to explore more of the remaining cast We can expect to see Ferrell, Rudd, Kathryn Hahn, Casey Wilson, Cornell Womack, Sarayu Blue, and Robin Bartlett as the new cast of the series.
Where To Watch The Shrink Next Door?
The Shrink Next Door is streaming on Apple TV+.