The Consultant (2023)

TV ShowComedy, Thriller1 season, 8 episodes
The Consultant posterReview score: 64%

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Plot

The Consultant is a darkly comedic workplace thriller exploring the power dynamics between employer and employee, asking how far workers will go to get ahead. When a failing business hires a consultant to streamline their business practices, they assume everything will be fine — an easy, painless process — only to discover that the odd Mr. Patoff has gained an immense amount of power in a short period of time, invading employees' lives and quickly becoming more of a menace than anyone could have anticipated.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Consultant S01E01CreatorS01E01 · 7.0After an unspeakable tragedy happens to the CEO of CompWare, a mysterious consultant arrives to take over.
  2. 02The Consultant S01E05SickS01E05 · 6.8Determined to uncover the enigmatic Frank Florez, Craig makes a trip to Pomona. At the office, chaos ensues when Regus Patoff announces a managerial suite is up for grabs.
  3. 03The Consultant S01E03FridayS01E03 · 6.8Regus invites himself out with Craig, which quickly escalates and gets out of control. Meanwhile, preparing for a date, Elaine stumbles upon a key to the records room.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2023Aired 6.6Season avg
  1. S01E01The Consultant S01E01Season's bestCreatorFebruary 23, 2023 7.0After an unspeakable tragedy happens to the CEO of CompWare, a mysterious consultant arrives to take over.
  2. S01E02The Consultant S01E02MamaFebruary 23, 2023 6.6In search of answers about her son’s death, Mama Sang pays a visit to CompWare. Elaine questions Regus’ motives, while Craig makes unexpecte
  3. S01E03The Consultant S01E03FridayFebruary 23, 2023 6.8Regus invites himself out with Craig, which quickly escalates and gets out of control. Meanwhile, preparing for a date, Elaine stumbles upon
  4. S01E04The Consultant S01E04SangFebruary 23, 2023 6.6We flashback to Sang-woo meeting Regus Patoff and their binding contract. In the present, Craig’s still rattled by his night out with the bo
  5. S01E05The Consultant S01E05SickFebruary 23, 2023 6.8Determined to uncover the enigmatic Frank Florez, Craig makes a trip to Pomona. At the office, chaos ensues when Regus Patoff announces a ma
  6. S01E06The Consultant S01E06GlassFebruary 23, 2023 6.6As CompWare’s latest game nears launch, Elaine fears the worst of its effect on consumers. Despite Craig’s efforts at church, Patti feels Re
  7. S01E07The Consultant S01E07ElephantFebruary 23, 2023 6.1Days later, Patti’s yet to return home, causing Craig to spiral. Chained to an impossible task, Elaine finds herself calling upon an ex for
  8. S01E08The Consultant S01E08HammerFebruary 23, 2023 6.0Mr. Sang’s Jungle Odyssey hits the market with notable numbers. Elaine continues to challenge her moral compass, Craig confronts what’s been

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Cast

Christoph WaltzChristoph WaltzRegus PatoffNat WolffNat WolffCraig HorneBrittany O'GradyBrittany O'GradyElaine HaymanAimee CarreroAimee CarreroPatti

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