The very first part between Alan, Sam, Ezra, and Candace has ended. Yes, the final episode of “The Patient,” which is comparatively extensive at ten episodes and maintains the show’s ethos, does not end well for the characters. It was a crazy series, indeed! However, in this article, we will go through how “The Patient” ended. Despite the fact that the main character is a serial murderer, this is not a series about murder and mayhem or even a police investigation.
The series focuses more on the character’s psychological and emotional aspects than on their physical or fatal repercussions. The very last episode has a lot of feelings and thoughts, along with a lot of tension and a compelling plot.
Heading up the cast is Steve Carell as Alan Strauss, Sam Fortner as the serial killer, Andrew Leeds as Ezra Strauss, Laura Niemi as Beth Strauss, and Linda Emond as Candace Fortner. So without any further ado, let us check out the ending of The Patient.
The Patient Synopsis
Even months after losing his wife Beth, Dr. Alan Strauss was still in sorrow at the story’s start. As a licensed psychotherapist, Alan spent his days talking to and counseling his patients about coping with anxiety and other concerns. His new patient appears as a result of his increasing work involved in an effort to keep his mind off of other things.
Gene, a new patient of Alan Strauss, seeks treatment for issues resulting from his father’s maltreatment of him when he was a child. Gene isn’t opening up much. Thus the therapy doesn’t progress. It is then revealed that Gene is really Sam, a deadly food inspector.
No Leads With Sam
The patient had been speaking about how his father’s regular beating of him as a kid had left a significant impact on him for the few months that Alan had listened to and counseled Sam, but he would always leave out specifics.
He eventually wanted to kill him (that is what he wasn’t telling). We also see Sam’s mother, Candace. However, Alan was forced to give up because there were no leads or improvements because Sam was being closed off.
Alan & His Family
Alan is a total family man; he is constantly concerned about his family, his children, and what the future holds for them all. His daughter Shoshana and he have always gotten along well, but his son Ezra has grown apart from them. He did not feel at home with any of his parents because he had a different outlook on life. However, as the story draws to a close, people and things change.
The Patient Ending Explained
Getting close to the finish, Sam plans to kill his father in order to quench his need for murder after interpreting Alan’s remarks in his customary twisted way. Candace receives a panicked call from Alan informing her of what her son is going to do next. In an effort to stop the pattern of his murders, Sam has just departed to go kill his father. But Candace is still refusing to report her kid to the cops.
Sam Is Changing
However, it appears that he was under his control, thanks to Alan. He goes to his father and makes an attempt to kill him but ultimately does not do it. It reflects his efforts to make changes. Alan and Candace later engage in conflict. Alan calls for Sam while the sharp foot cream tube is forced against her throat by him. He advises him to dial 911. That or Alan will murder Candace.
Ezra Gets A Therapy
In his mind, Alan is gassed at Auschwitz. He envisions himself singing Hebrew melodies while eating food with his family, seated next to Ezra. A beautiful dream, indeed! Back in the basement, we can see that he has passed away. He has been choked by Sam. The note Alan penned on the yellow pad of paper by his bed is then found by Sam. It is a letter written for his kids.
Sam notifies Alan’s children (Shoshana and Ezra) in a letter sent to them through the mail that he has passed away. Alan expresses regret to Ezra for being unfair and for letting Beth bear the brunt of the blame.
He was very sorry! Ezra then has a session with his personal therapists. Due to the nature of his connection with his parents, he could have needed therapy anyhow. He may have the motivation to begin because of the passing of his father. However, this was all about what happened at the end of “The Patient”.
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