In Treatment

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
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  1. Pearce
    Nov 28, 2010
    5
    Let me preface this by saying I was an In Treatment addict for Seasons I and II. Season III demonstrates an extraordinary lack of creativity in writing and bad acting that is so painful at times that I wonder why I continue to see the series through to the end. Of course, Gabriel Byrne continues to play Paul with his usual intensity and level of mastery. The character of Sunil is likewiseLet me preface this by saying I was an In Treatment addict for Seasons I and II. Season III demonstrates an extraordinary lack of creativity in writing and bad acting that is so painful at times that I wonder why I continue to see the series through to the end. Of course, Gabriel Byrne continues to play Paul with his usual intensity and level of mastery. The character of Sunil is likewise portrayed with subtlety by Irrfan Khan. However, even Debra Winger cannot save the stale writing for the character of Frances and lack of imagination for a compelling story behind that character. Most egregious is the horribly stereotyped character of Jessie, that is an affront to gay folks everywhere. His dialogue basically consists of a litany of overacted profanity describing his sexual exploits--ham ham ham, and annoying ham at that. The replacement of Gina Tolle with Paul's new Therapist is equally as soporific, as the character has nothing compelling about her, and the actress fits the part perfectly. Such a disappointment.… Expand

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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Oct 28, 2010
    90
    I've seen two weeks of the season, and so far I'm rapt. In Treatment may be in uncharted ground with its new, original stories, but it remains a show that rewards patience, and patients.
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  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Heather Havrilesky
    Oct 25, 2010
    60
    As entertaining as In Treatment can be at times, the third season may be the most grueling of them all. It's tough to see how any of these characters will find anything remotely resembling a sense of happiness before the season is over. Unfortunately, this season may also be the most simplistic so far.
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  3. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Oct 25, 2010
    88
    Therapist Paul Weston a human-shaped cloud who grumbles with the low thunder of the maladjusted, has drifted back for a gripping new season of HBO's In Treatment. Gabriel Byrne plays the part flawlessly, and he's up against two especially rewarding talents. [1 Nov 2010, p.42]
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