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"In Treatment": Separation Anxiety

Posted by Matthew Gilbert March 28, 2008 05:33 AM

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I'm having trouble letting go of "In Treatment." I really grew accustomed to its face, so to speak, and relished my weekly glut of 5 episodes at once. I write about terminating with the series in today's Globe, here, and I would like to add to my praise a few pleas:

To Emmy voters: Don't ignore this cast, as you have ignored the amazing cast of "The Wire." It's time to learn from that huge mistake. Gabriel Byrne deserves notice, as do Mia Wasikowska, Dianne Wiest, and Michelle Forbes. Yes, it's a complex show, and yes, it requires some commitment to viewing. But that's what being an Emmy voter is about, right? Right?

To HBO: Please renew. You've already given "Tell Me You Love Me" a second season, and "In Treatment" is so much more worthwhile. I understand that this will not be the series that will hoist you back up to the top of the cable heap and bring in millions of new subscribers. But it will help to maintain your reputation as a home for risk-taking, high-quality drama. And that's something, isn't it?

3 comments so far...
  1. The best tv show I have ever seen.
    I have watched almost every episode at least 2 times.
    The script is filled with delightful nuances and the acting is real.

    Otherwise, I never watch tv, except for CNN while on the treadmill.
    There is nothing that compares!
    I HOPE it will run another season!

    Posted by linda l April 6, 08 01:12 PM
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  1. A wonderful series. Acting is simply sensational. Please please renew this series.

    Posted by Susan Dean April 8, 08 12:19 PM
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  1. This series is the greatest!. Watching it is like being" in therapy "with each patient. People can identify with each of the patients on some level. It's also been the greatest new series to be added,recently. thus far. There are sooo many fans out there who love this show. It lends itself to some great conversations
    Looking forward to it continuing! Don't let us down!

    Posted by rhonda April 22, 08 01:58 AM
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