TV series
The Consultant
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2023-02-23
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 8 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Network
- Prime Video
- Production
- MGM Television, Amazon Studios, Toluca Pictures, Dolphin Black Productions, 1.21 Entertainment
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Christoph Waltz as Regus Patoff
- Nat Wolff as Craig Horne
- Brittany O'Grady as Elaine Hayman
- Aimee Carrero as Patti
- Sydney Mae Díaz as Raul
- Sloane Avery as Rosie
- Michael Charles Vaccaro as Iain
- Erin Ruth Walker as Amy
- Dianne Doan as Ghislane
- Tatiana Zappardino as Janelle
- Emily Berry as Dana
- Henry Rhoades as Tokyo
Creators and crew
- Tony Basgallop - Creator
- Tony Basgallop - Executive Producer
- Andrew Mittman - Executive Producer
- Matt Shakman - Executive Producer
- Steve Stark - Executive Producer
- Christoph Waltz - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Creator
After an unspeakable tragedy happens to the CEO of CompWare, a mysterious consultant arrives to take over.
Episode 2: Mama
In search of answers about her son’s death, Mama Sang pays a visit to CompWare. Elaine questions Regus’ motives, while Craig makes unexpected headway on a new game.
Episode 3: Friday
Regus invites himself out with Craig, which quickly escalates and gets out of control. Meanwhile, preparing for a date, Elaine stumbles upon a key to the records room.
Episode 4: Sang
We flashback to Sang-woo meeting Regus Patoff and their binding contract. In the present, Craig’s still rattled by his night out with the boss, while Elaine makes strides to keep CompWare afloat.
Episode 5: Sick
Determined to uncover the enigmatic Frank Florez, Craig makes a trip to Pomona. At the office, chaos ensues when Regus Patoff announces a managerial suite is up for grabs.
Episode 6: Glass
As CompWare’s latest game nears launch, Elaine fears the worst of its effect on consumers. Despite Craig’s efforts at church, Patti feels Regus Patoff’s pull, drawing her from her fiancé.
Episode 7: Elephant
Days later, Patti’s yet to return home, causing Craig to spiral. Chained to an impossible task, Elaine finds herself calling upon an ex for help.
Episode 8: Hammer
Mr. Sang’s Jungle Odyssey hits the market with notable numbers. Elaine continues to challenge her moral compass, Craig confronts what’s been haunting him all season, and Regus eyes his next enterprise.
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