Review
The Sopranos Six Feet Under and Rome ending left a gaping hole in the heart of HBO for me.
I was ready to drop my subscription when I realized that Gabriel Byrne was going to be a key player in the new series In Treatment.
WOW! I'm so glad I stuck it out...Gabriel Byrne...I first admired him years ago when he played in a robust movie called "Into The West" which I now own on DVD. He is one damn fine actor in a tour de force of a show that he can easily sink his teeth into.
Diane Wiest as the therapist's therapist is noteworthy as well!
The plot is addictive...I quickly became committed to the weekly patients some of whom I really hate. The script is detailed intense and very well written. The simple sets and the subtle camera action during emotional moments serves well to keep one purely focused on the drama. And man what drama! Even though it has no comedy In Treatment is almost destined to be another big hit for HBO.
Some one suggested Robin Williams should have had the part of the psychoanalyst...what I hope that was a joke.