The Shrink Next Door is an American psychological drama miniseries developed by Georgia Pritchett based on the podcast of the same title by Joe Nocera. The miniseries premiered on Apple TV+ on November 12, 2021.[2] The podcast and TV series are both based on the real life story of psychiatrist Isaac Herschkopf, who in 2021 was determined by New York’s Department of Health to have violated “minimal acceptable standards of care in the psychotherapeutic relationship”.The Shrink Next Door Season 1 Download
In 1982, Martin “Marty” Markowitz visits Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf under the advice of his sister, Phyllis Shapiro, in order to help with his anxiety attacks and grief after their parents’ recent deaths. Ike’s unconventional method manages to help Marty as he takes him outside to play basketball and eat lunch, and he helps him with a problem concerning his recently broken-up girlfriend. Satisfied with his first session, Marty decides to return while also forming a bond with him. In 2010, Ike hosts a party at a large house, while later in the night, the caretaker vandalizes the backyard in anger and frustration. The caretaker is revealed to be Marty.Nearing Marty’s 40th birthday, Ike suggests him to have a second Bar Mitzvah as Marty had not enjoyed his first due to anxiety and stomach problems.
Phyllis, however, is against the idea, believing it will dishonor the memories of their parents. Marty and Ike go ahead with it anyway and Phyllis complains to her rabbi, causing him to lodge a complaint to Ike’s rabbi, who, in turn, warns him about it. Marty later berates Phyllis about this, and they have an argument. On his birthday, Marty proceeds with the second Bar Mitzvah, though most of the people who show up are Ike’s wife, Bonnie, and his friends. Meanwhile, Phyllis, believing Marty will abandon the idea, prepares a celebration with her kids, only to be left in tears when Marty doesn’t show.