Alex
Alex
An arrogant Navy pilot who prides himself on his high standards, Alex is drawn to Paul's reputation as "the best," yet continually tries to poke holes in the therapist's logic. A recent brush with death and a disastrous mission in Iraq sound like obvious reasons for Alex to seek counseling, but he maintains that neither have had any effect on him.
Blair Underwood
Film
Malibu's Most Wanted, Gattaca, Rules of Engagement, Full Frontal, Just Cause, Deep Impact, Sister I'm Sorry, The Second Coming, Asunder, Bridge to Nowhere, Madea's Family Reunion, Something New, How Did It Feel?, G, Truth Be Told, My Soul To Keep, Do Geese See God, Posse, Set It Off
TV
Dirty Sexy Money, In Treatment, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Easy Money, Sex & the City, L.A. Law, Mama Flora’s Family, Murder in Mississippi, Soul of the Game, The Wishing Tree, Heat Wave, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, LAX, The Hades Factor, City of Angels
Theater
IM4: From the Mountaintop to Hip Hop, Purlie, Measure for Measure, El Negro en Peru, The Game of Love and Chance, Love Letters
| Week: 1 |
Alex, an intense Navy pilot, puts Paul's credentials to the test, while recounting the unfortunate events in Iraq that drove him to therapy. Directed by: Rodrigo Garcia, Teleplay by: Rodrigo Garcia |
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| Week: 2 |
Alex tells Paul about his stoic return to the site of his botched air strike and reveals that he's having problems with his wife. Directed by: Rodrigo Garcia, Teleplay by: Bryan Goluboff |
| Week: 3 |
Alex offers Paul some unexpected news about his encounter with another patient, and Paul explores the similarities between Alex and his father. Directed by: Rodrigo Garcia, Teleplay by: Bryan Goluboff |
| Week: 4 |
Alex describes his recent encounter with Laura, questioning whether therapy can help him. Directed by: Christopher Misiano, Teleplay by: Bryan Goluboff |
| Week: 5 |
Alex's intimate knowledge of Paul's private life pushes the therapist to the brink. Directed by: Paris Barclay, Teleplay by: Bryan Goluboff |
| Week: 6 |
After apologizing for crossing a boundary, Paul tries to decipher the meaning behind one of Alex's dreams. Directed by: Melanie Mayron, Teleplay by: Bryan Goluboff |
| Week: 7 |
Alex insists he's prepared for the commitment and structure that his marriage and career offer him. Directed by: Paris Barclay, Written by: Bryan Goluboff |
| Week: 8 |
Paul upholds the merits of psychotherapy. Directed by: Paris Barclay, Teleplay by: Bryan Goluboff |