The episode is characterized by its intense, dialogue-heavy therapy sessions and a shift into thriller territory following the kidnapping. Intake: Army Recruits (Season 1, Episode 1)
In the premiere of the FX psychological thriller The Patient , titled "Intake," Dr. Alan Strauss (Steve Carell) is introduced as a therapist mourning his wife while beginning sessions with a mysterious new patient, Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson). [S1E1] Intake
The first episode, "Basic Begins," follows 107 anxious recruits arriving at Waiouru Military Camp for a 16-week basic training course. The episode is characterized by its intense, dialogue-heavy
The episode concludes with Alan being held prisoner by Sam, who reveals himself as a serial killer seeking therapeutic help to stop his homicidal urges. The first episode, "Basic Begins," follows 107 anxious
This New Zealand reality series follows civilians as they begin their journey to become soldiers in the New Zealand military.
Recruits are given four days at the start of the "intake" to decide if they truly want to commit to the army. Other Notable References