HBO unveils ridiculously complicated schedule for "In Treatment"
Nov 1st 2007 1:04PM
by Jonathan Toomey

HBO is in a bit of a slump right now. They've lost one of the most popular series of all time (The Sopranos), endured through a painful David Milch pet-project when he could have been working on those rumored Deadwood movies (John From Cincinnati), put up with a lackluster fourth season from a comedy stalwart (Entourage), and are currently testing the waters with the thoroughly boring Tell Me You Love Me and the "not quite as good as it use to be" Curb Your Enthusiasm.

You'd think they'd want to make things simple in an effort to bring back the viewers. Or not. I mentioned "In Treatment" way back in September of last year and HBO has finally put the Mark Walhberg produced show on its schedule. I was thrilled about this show when I first read about it... until I realized that I'd have to give up my life if I want to stick with it. Read on only if you want to be royally confused.

"In Treatment" stars Gabriel Byrne as a therapist and the show focuses on his sessions with his patients. Sounds like a simple premise that should be ripe with equal amounts of drama and humor. It probably is... but do you really want to devote yourself to a show that'll have new episodes five nights a week for nine weeks?

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