The Consultant
Seen it?2023 | 1 seasons | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Murderbot or Sweetpea, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After an unspeakable tragedy at CompWare, a games studio based in downtown Los Angeles, a mysterious consultant, Regus Patoff, blows into town and takes charge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 200K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Tony Basgallop
- Christoph WaltzRegus Patoff
- Nat WolffCraig Horne
- Brittany O'GradyElaine Hayman
- Aimee CarreroPatti