The Shrink Next Door

Overview
Based on a real-life saga, Marty seeks help from Dr. Ike to improve his boundaries. Initially, this therapy appears beneficial, but over three decades, Marty discovers a disturbing truth: his therapist has subtly dominated his life. As the story unfolds, viewers witness the complexities of their relationship, exploring the fine line between healing and manipulation. What begins as a quest for self-improvement spirals into a gripping narrative about trust and control, revealing the consequences of blurred professional and personal lines.
Episodes
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1

The Consultation
Marty is dealing with anxiety, and his sister Phyllis encourages him to seek help from the respected psychiatrist Dr. Ike.
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2

The Ceremony
Dr. Ike persuades Marty to go through a second bar mitzvah, leaving Phyllis feeling quite disturbed by the decision.
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3

The Treatment
Marty asks Dr. Ike to lend a hand with the family business. Meanwhile, Phyllis feels as though she's drifting apart from her brother and resolves to i...
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4

The Foundation
Dr. Ike convinces Marty to join him in launching a charity. Meanwhile, Marty finds himself attracted to a female staff member at the frame shop.
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5

The Family Tree
After Dr. Ike suffers a loss in his family, Marty extends an invitation for him to stay at his home in the Hamptons.
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6

The Party
Dr. Ike and Marty host a string of lavish parties at their Hamptons residence, with Marty footing the bill for most of the festivities.
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7

The Breakthrough
Marty thinks about relocating the company to New Jersey, but is that a limit that even Dr. Ike won't be able to overcome?
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8

The Verdict
Marty faces Dr. Ike about his actions, seeking to rebuild the connections to the life he once had.