Limited series · Prime Video
The Consultant
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Christoph Waltz
Regus Patoff
8 eps
Nat Wolff
Craig Horne
8 eps
Brittany O'Grady
Elaine Hayman
8 eps
Aimee Carrero
Patti
8 eps
Sydney Mae Díaz
Raul
7 eps
Sloane Avery
Rosie
7 eps
Dianne Doan
Ghislane
5 eps
Henry Rhoades
Tokyo
3 eps
Brian Yoon
Ahn Sang Woo
2 eps
Tatiana Zappardino
Janelle
5 eps
Michael Charles Vaccaro
Iain
7 eps
Rumur Kristina Knowles
Lois
2 eps
Gloria Johnson
Mama Sang
1 eps
Emily Berry
Dana
5 eps
Erin Ruth Walker
Amy
6 eps
Ricky Wang
Hotel Receptionist
1 eps
Gena Heylock
Milani
1 eps
Anna Mhairi
Highrise Hostess
1 eps
Patrick McLain
Male Model in Bathroom
1 eps
Tony Vinci
Elaine's Date
2 eps
Ed Amatrudo
Father Stollen
2 eps
Sam Carson
Delivery Guy
1 eps
Garrett Bales
Man in Baseball Cap
1 eps
Juan Carlos Cantu
Frank Florez
1 eps
Stefanie Estes
Trisha
2 eps
Carin Chea
Doctor #1
1 eps
Robert Starr
Doctor #2
1 eps
Rula Sirhan Gardenier
Doctor #3
1 eps
Georgina Ornelas
Betty Florez
1 eps
Ryan Bravo
Eric
3 eps
London Garcia
Burrito Truck Worker
1 eps
Indy Senna
Tang
1 eps
Connor Cain
Kyle
1 eps
Jake Manley
Patrice
2 eps
Rukhmani K. Desai
Marketing Exec #1
1 eps
Nathan Caywood
Marketing Exec #2
1 eps
Raji Ahsan
Marketing Exec #3
1 eps
Kristen O'Meara
Marketing Exec #4
1 eps
John Gloria
Mama Sang
1 eps
Julie Sidoni
Newscaster #1
1 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How The Consultant actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
The Consultant reads strongest on Character Depth, Serialized and Bingeability.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
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.
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E01
Creator
After an unspeakable tragedy happens to the CEO of CompWare, a mysterious consultant arrives to take over.
- Directed by Matt Shakman
- Written by Tony Basgallop
S01E05
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.
- Directed by Alexis Ostrander
- Written by Tony Basgallop
S01E03
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.
- Directed by Dan Attias
- Written by Tony Basgallop
S01E04
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.
- Directed by Alexis Ostrander
- Written by Tony Basgallop
S01E02
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.
- Directed by Dan Attias
- Written by Tony Basgallop
S01E06
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.
- Directed by Charlotte Brändström
- Written by Tony Basgallop
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S01E06
Glass
- Directed by Charlotte Brändström
- Written by Tony Basgallop
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Created by
- Tony BasgallopCreator
Executive production
- Christoph WaltzExecutive Producer
- Matt ShakmanExecutive Producer
- Tony BasgallopExecutive Producer
- Kai DolbashianProducer
- Steve StarkExecutive Producer
- Andrew MittmanExecutive Producer
Writing
- Tony BasgallopWriter
Direction
- Dan AttiasDirector
- Charlotte BrändströmDirector
- Matt ShakmanDirector
- Alexis OstranderDirector
- Karyn KusamaDirector
Music
- Jeff RussoOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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