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The Consultant

2023·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic655.5Rotten Tomatoes80%57%
Episodes
IMDb6.5Metacritic655.5Rotten Tomatoes80%57%
Episodes

The Consultant fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

After an unspeakable tragedy at CompWare, a games studio based in downtown Los Angeles, a mysterious consultant, Regus Patoff, blows into town and takes charge.
Corporate ThrillerPsychological MysteryDarkly HumorousUnsettling AtmosphereMind GamesSocial CommentaryEccentric CharactersSlow Burn IntrigueWorkplace Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Dan Attias, Charlotte Brändström, Alexis Ostrander
Written by:
Tony Basgallop
Produced by:
Kai Dolbashian
Composed by:
Jeff Russo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Consultant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Consultant legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

The Consultant is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Consultant worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Consultant rated?

TV-MAStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does The Consultant have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

Is The Consultant based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Consultant?

Critics73
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Consultant higher (73) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did The Consultant air?

It ran from 2023 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is The Consultant in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Consultant?

131ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Consultant in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Consultant use?

The SpookThe StonerAdaptation InspirationAdaptation Dye-JobKick the DogWoman ScornedEmbarrassing StatueDeal with the DevilTitle DropEvil MentorFive-Second ForeshadowingSexual Extortionand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The Consultant, including The Spook, The Stoner, Adaptation Inspiration.