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In of The Patient , titled " Auschwitz ," the tension reaches a breaking point as Dr. Alan Strauss attempts a final, desperate psychological maneuver. Key Plot Points

Are you catching up for the , or did you want to discuss a specific theory about Sam's motivation ? The Patient – Episode 9 "Auschwitz" Recap & Review The Patient - Season 1Eps9

Alan orchestrates a brunch between Sam and his ex-wife, Mary, hoping to help Sam build a "meaningful relationship". The meal is painfully silent and awkward; Mary eventually leaves, feeling that while friendly contact is good, they should only do this once a year. In of The Patient , titled " Auschwitz

In a last-ditch effort to stop Sam from killing again, Alan drops a bombshell: Sam's violent urges aren't directed at his victims, but at his abusive father. The Patient – Episode 9 "Auschwitz" Recap &

Sam researches real-life serial killer Edmund Kemper , who claimed his urge to kill vanished after he murdered his abusive mother. Sam decides that to "stop" the cycle, he must kill his own father.

Despite Alan's desperate protests that this is not what he meant, Sam grabs his jacket and leaves the house with the intent to murder his father. Themes and Imagery