Author Topic: In Treatment - Gabriel Byrne (Read 1052 times)

red_mark1980 · « **on:** October 5, 2009, 11:50:25 AM »

New show starts on Sky Arts tonight at 10pm.

Its won loads of awards and is only 30 minutes an episode.

From what I gather it runs every weeknight with each day relating to the same characther. I might give it a shot - anyone else seen it - maybe one of our friends from across the pond?

From HBO website:
An emotional and provocative series, 'In Treatment' brings dynamic focus to a staple of modern society — the psychotherapy session. Adapted from a popular Israeli series, the show follows psychoanalyst Paul Weston (Gabriel Byrne, who won a Golden Globe® for his role) through his week, capturing sessions with his patients.

ConnieLFC · « **Reply #1 on:** October 5, 2009, 05:47:42 PM »

I love this show, red_mark - wasn't incredibly popular over here I don't think but Gabriel Byrne is absolutely amazing, as is Dianne Wiest as his therapist. I don't believe Byrne has won an Emmy but he certainly deserves one considering each show is basically a two-person, one-act play. He's on screen constantly with a ton of dialogue to deal with.

A couple of the characters over the two series have been downright annoying but you get drawn into their stories regardless. The show requires patience but it's well worth it.

Be warned that it can easily eat up a chunk of your time once you get hooked! As you say, each night features a different patient, with him playing patient on Fridays. So 2.5 hours per week over 7 weeks. It adds up! But really satisfying viewing (even when you want to throttle some of the folks on the couch).

coffeehead · « **Reply #2 on:** October 5, 2009, 07:29:08 PM »

Sounds a bit like the Chris Langham/Paul Whitehouse show Help!

red_mark1980 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 6, 2009, 12:23:55 AM »

Quote from: ConnieLFC on October 5, 2009, 05:47:42 PM

I love this show, red_mark - wasn't incredibly popular over here I don't think but Gabriel Byrne is absolutely amazing, as is Dianne Wiest as his therapist. I don't believe Byrne has won an Emmy but he certainly deserves one considering each show is basically a two-person, one-act play. He's on screen constantly with a ton of dialogue to deal with.

A couple of the characters over the two series have been downright annoying but you get drawn into their stories regardless. The show requires patience but it's well worth it.

Be warned that it can easily eat up a chunk of your time once you get hooked! As you say, each night features a different patient, with him playing patient on Fridays. So 2.5 hours per week over 7 weeks. It adds up! But really satisfying viewing (even when you want to throttle some of the folks on the couch).

Cheers Connie - saw the first episode tonight Laura I think and its my kind of show, like you say dialogue driven and Byrne is pretty much great in most things.

I took the Golden Globe stuff from HBO's official In Treatment website, he won best Actor in January this year..

SalisburyRed · « **Reply #4 on:** October 6, 2009, 12:35:23 AM »

Hmm, I may try this out. No access to Sky Arts, but I'll grab the DVDs off LoveFilm. In Treatment could turn into this term's timewaster of choice.

red_mark1980 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 6, 2009, 12:46:52 AM »

Quote from: SalisburyRed on October 6, 2009, 12:35:23 AM

Hmm, I may try this out. No access to Sky Arts, but I'll grab the DVDs off LoveFilm. In Treatment could turn into this term's timewaster of choice.

Worth a look I'd say, especially if your signed up to LoveFilm.

It was a good first episode (with Melissa George, she who used to be Angel in Home and Away

I know, Sky Arts??? I didn't even know it existed!

Jizz Capuchin · « **Reply #6 on:** October 6, 2009, 01:00:54 AM »

Fantastic first episode. Obviously, I won't put any of the details in and spoil it, but Gabriel Byrne really is an outstanding actor. And Melissa George dressed like a scrubber in my office? Well let's just say I'd compromise some professional ethics for her

red_mark1980 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2009, 01:06:20 AM »

Watched the full week now, got to say seeing the last episode where Gabriel Byrne's character goes to see Diane West makes the show.

It was what I wanted from the Sopranos when Melfi went to see her therapist...scenes that were spoilt in my opinion by melfi's therapist being an annoying little shit bag.

tdog · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2009, 04:00:46 PM »

excellent show.

halfway through the 1st series. addictive stuff.

Rafalutionary · « **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2009, 12:47:43 PM »

Watched the first week and really liked it, it also helps that Laura is fit

tdog · « **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2009, 04:06:41 PM »

Quote from: Rafalutionary on October 11, 2009, 12:47:43 PM

Watched the first week and really liked it, it also helps that Laura is fit

i'd prefer his wife.

red_mark1980 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2009, 05:01:37 PM »

Quote from: tdog on October 14, 2009, 04:06:41 PM

i'd prefer his wife.

Laura for me every time.. maybe I'm just seeing Angel from Home and Away from all those years ago though

sidneyroughdiamond · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2009, 09:17:23 AM »

I want that wave paperweight in his office ... cool.

Redcap · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2009, 10:17:00 AM »

I watched about 3 weeks worth of this last year. The couples therapy got too annoying and I gave up though.

ianfb25 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 18, 2009, 01:37:26 PM »

I am massively into this at the moment. Really my type of TV, the writing is class and the acting superb. It also makes me feel good knowing I watch a programme on a show called 'Arts'.

tdog · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2009, 11:18:23 PM »

Quote from: red_mark1980 on October 14, 2009, 05:01:37 PM

Laura for me every time.. maybe I'm just seeing Angel from Home and Away from all those years ago though

the young lady in the second series is not bad i must say.

jason42 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2009, 01:12:38 PM »

Considering it's just a couple of people in room just talking this is fascinating viewing.

red_mark1980 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2009, 01:16:22 PM »

Quote from: jason23 on October 20, 2009, 01:12:38 PM

Considering it's just a couple of people in room just talking this is fascinating viewing.

Quite, I think that shows the strength of the actors in it - Byrne as ever is the kind of actor you cant take your eyes off but the patients are really surprising me. Though I do have to admit to not being able to stand that married couple. Could live without them

tomred · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2010, 03:45:14 PM »

Just finished watching the first season of this on DVD. What a show. Character development is amazing. Such depth and so many layers being slowly revealed. As good as Sopranos for me and better than the Wire and Madmen. Which is high praise.

Rafalutionary · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2010, 07:05:24 PM »

Does anyone know if they're putting the second series on over here?

sidneyroughdiamond · « **Reply #20 on:** December 21, 2010, 10:30:55 AM »

Quote from: Rafalutionary on December 20, 2010, 07:05:24 PM

Does anyone know if they're putting the second series on over here?

Been waiting for the second series as well ... no sign.

Rafalutionary · « **Reply #21 on:** December 21, 2010, 12:03:11 PM »

Quote from: sidneyroughdiamond on December 21, 2010, 10:30:55 AM

Been waiting for the second series as well ... no sign.

Looked today on amazon and you can get the second series for around £35 think I might get it after Christmas

red_mark1980 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 31, 2010, 03:59:30 PM »

Quote from: Rafalutionary on December 21, 2010, 12:03:11 PM

Looked today on amazon and you can get the second series for around £35 think I might get it after Christmas

Cough- torrents- cough

Myshkin · « **Reply #23 on:** December 31, 2010, 06:16:26 PM »

I watched the first season of this a while back. The episodes with the gymnast were my favourites by far, Gabriel Byrne and Mia Wasikowska were outstanding. Good to see her get big roles in big films.

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #24 on:** December 31, 2010, 06:30:59 PM »

Bookmarking this!

Been meaning to get into this for a while now. I think one of the girls in college has it on DVD so I'll ask her for it in Jan. Haven't a scooby when it comes to torrents. $:-\$

red_mark1980 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 1, 2011, 07:00:40 PM »

Quote from: macco on December 31, 2010, 06:30:59 PM

Bookmarking this!
Haven't a scooby when it comes to torrents. $:-\$

Cough - already out - cough

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #26 on:** January 1, 2011, 07:33:21 PM »

Quote from: red_mark1980 on January 1, 2011, 07:00:40 PM

Cough - already out - cough

Technology mate. I'm no good with it! Was born in the wrong era.