7.248 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestMarty confronts Dr. Ike about his behavior and tries to reconnect with the life he left behind.
Inspired by the true story of Marty and the therapist who turned his life around...then took it over. When he first meets Dr. Ike, Marty just wants to get better at boundaries. Over 30 years, he'll learn all about them—and what happens when they get crossed.
Acting
Rudd's charm weaponized; Ferrell's most vulnerable performance ever.
Writing
Georgia Pritchett makes manipulation feel almost reasonable, then horrifying.
Creator
Georgia Pritchett
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Dr. Ike Herschkopf lost his medical license in 2021—after the podcast aired but before the series dropped. He still denies everything.
The show deliberately cast beloved comedians to weaponize your trust—Rudd and Ferrell's nice-guy personas make Ike's manipulation hit harder than if he'd been played by a traditional villain.
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