What Time is FX’s ‘The Patient’ on Hulu? How to Watch the New Steve Carell Series

FX is back at it again with another summer series, and if you’re a fan of psychological thrillers, The Americans, or powerhouse performers like Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson, then this one’s a must-see.

The Patient, a 10-episode limited series exclusively streaming on Hulu, was created and executive produced by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, the team behind FX’s period spy drama The Americans. It tells the story of a therapist, Alan Strauss (Steve Carell), who’s held prisoner by his patient, Sam Fortner (Domnhall Gleeson). Oh, and did we mention Sam’s a serial killer hoping Alan can help stop his killer compulsion?

You won’t want to miss a second of this suspenseful, adrenaline-pumping series, so read on to learn what time The Patient will be on Hulu, how to watch, who’s in the cast, and if The Patient is based on a true story.

When Does FX’s The Patient Premiere on Hulu?

If you’re eagerly (and anxiously) awaiting FX’s The Patient, have no fear. The premiere is almost here. The first two episodes of The Patient, “Intake” and “Alan Learns to Meditate,” will stream exclusively on Hulu this Tuesday, August 30.

What Time Does FX’s The Patient Premiere on Hulu?

FX shows on broadcast are typically available to stream on Hulu starting at 5:01 a.m. ET. However, the schedule is a little different for FX shows that premiere exclusively on Hulu, like The Patient. A rep from the show confirmed to Decider that new episodes will be available to stream Tuesdays at 3am ET or 12am PT. If the episodes don’t appear immediately, stay calm and try refreshing your browser or app.

How to Watch The Patient on Hulu

You’ll need to be a Hulu subscriber in order to watch FX’s The Patient, as episodes are streaming exclusively on the platform. The good news is you’ll have access to the series with any version of the streaming service. Hulu’s least expensive ad-supported plan costs $6.99 a month (or $69.99 a year), while its ad-free option is $12.99 a month. If you choose to add Live TV to your plan you can select an ad-supported Hulu + Live TV now with Disney+ and ESPN+ bundle for $69.99 a month or go ad-free for $75.99 a month.

Who Is In The Cast of The Patient?

FX’s The Patient features a top-tier cast including actors you’ll recognize from popular TV shows and movies such as The Office, the Harry Potter film franchise, This Is Us, Barry, and more.

Check out the main cast list here:

• Steve Carell as Alan Strauss
• Domhnall Gleeson as Sam Fortner
• Linda Emond as Candace Fortner
• Laura Niemi as Beth Strauss
• Andrew Leeds as Ezra Strauss
• David Alan Grier as Charlie Addison

Is The Patient Based on a True Story?

Though The Patient may remind you of some real-life true crime incidents, the creators haven’t said the series was based on any single story. However, at the Summer 2022 TCA Press Tour, Weisberg explained that the Jewish themes present in the show are “very personal and important” to both him and Fields and that they took inspiration from their own Jewish childhoods when crafting Carell’s character. Fields also revealed that the show enlisted the help of two consultants and a therapist to ensure they crafted an authentic story.