In Treatment

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Season 2
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 28, 2008
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 44
  3. Negative: 5 out of 44
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  1. Tubie
    Nov 3, 2010
    9
    Season two was just as good and interesting as the first one and that in on itself is a big achievement. Season 1 was impressive and being able to repeat that just shows how good the writers of this series are and how great Gabriel and his patients perform.
  2. MirandaR
    Apr 6, 2009
    10
    Love this show. I didn't like so much last year, but the first 2 eps are fantastic. hope rest of season lives up.
  3. EllenG
    Apr 6, 2009
    10
    Incredible writing and acting bring a mature, sophisticated and intellectually satisfying program to TV! Wonderful!!
  4. Joan
    May 4, 2009
    10
    What a fabulous show! I liked it last season; however, if possible, this season is even stronger. The first-rate cast and intelligent writing totally pull you in...probably the best show on TV.
  5. HeatherS.
    Apr 10, 2009
    10
    I love this show! The writing and acting are first rate. When my choices seem to be limited to reality shows or incomplete attempts I turn to this show. Thank you!
  6. StephenP
    Apr 5, 2009
    9
    Terrific acting.Insightful and emotional drama.Thankyou HBO for renewing this unique and underwatched show.
  7. AnnCool
    May 13, 2009
    10
    Terrific show. Wonderful acting - especially by Byrne.
  8. JohnM
    Apr 5, 2009
    9
    I've seen the only two new episodes and am just as impressed now as I was for last season.
  9. chrisc
    Apr 6, 2009
    4
    Great subject matter, but the writing is incredibly poor. i thought the first season was awful but figured i'd give round 2 a shot. i made it through about 20 mins. of the first episode.
  10. JuneH
    May 20, 2009
    10
    The best acting I have ever seen on Tv. Gabriel Byrne is simpley the best.
  11. kalap
    May 12, 2009
    10
    I'm just addicted to this show. Byrne is just amazing ! (and the rest of the casting) The concept of the show is simple and powerful. The writing is wonderful. Lot of emotion, tragic and funny at the same. I would like to see the based original tv show betiful. Just to get an idea of how it was done back then.
  12. henrycool
    Jul 7, 2015
    7
    Still good. The characters are more interesting than those of the first series. There no lack of boring moments though (including in some sessions with April and Walter, two interesting characters). And Laura the second (= Mia) reminds us how the authors like annoying characters. Poor construction of the character of Oliver's father (we first learn that he is a kind of adolescent playingStill good. The characters are more interesting than those of the first series. There no lack of boring moments though (including in some sessions with April and Walter, two interesting characters). And Laura the second (= Mia) reminds us how the authors like annoying characters. Poor construction of the character of Oliver's father (we first learn that he is a kind of adolescent playing playstation with his buddies, then that he fell in love with his child's teacher, then that he's an inept father). Mediocre development of the storyline of Paul's process (wrapped up too quickly!). Tammy and Paul having a "comeback": quite useless digression. The sessions with Paul and Gina are if possible more boring than those of the first season.
    Despite these flaws, an intelligent and original series.    … Expand

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#4 Best TV Season of 2009
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#72 Most Discussed TV Season of 2009
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#31 Most Shared TV Season of 2009

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Aaron Barnhart
    80
    The one-person-shows these recurring characters put on each week are what give In Treatment its vitality, and of course it helps that HBO can draw from top stage talent.
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  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    88
    Though relying heavily on a formula, the writing of In Treatment could not be tighter or purer.
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  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    80
    It is slow, and it requires work and careful observation, but when it achieves its breakthroughs, the effects can be as extraordinary and dynamic as any other drama on television.
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