Ep 15. Paul and Gina - Week Three

Paul and Gina - Week Three is the fifteenth episode of the drama series In Treatment's first season. It is a pivotal and intense episode where Paul Weston (Gabriel Byrne) is continuing his therapy sessions with his former mentor and colleague, Gina Toll (Dianne Wiest).

The episode begins in Gina's personal office, and we see Paul sitting opposite her quietly. Paul is tense and uneasy, and Gina is equally irritated. Gina confronts him about his recent behavior and the question of the transference of emotions between Paul and his clients. She tries to read what is going on in his head and asks him directly what is happening in his life that has triggered all these changes in him.

Paul denies knowing where all these changes are coming from and assures her that he is not letting his emotions affect his work. He might insist, but the audience knows that he is lying. Gina presses on, and they delve into Paul's childhood trauma, where Gina introduces the concept of "the secret" and how it can impact a person's life.

As the session continues, Gina points out that Paul is continually searching for quick fixes, whether it is with his clients or even in his personal life, which he has been trying to change in several ways. Paul then starts talking about his life without noticing it, and Gina makes him realize how he has been fishing for a bond with his clients recently.

Paul opens up to Gina about how his father's death has affected him and how much he has bottled up inside over the years. She finally convinces him to share his feelings and emotions by emphasizing that he can right himself on a path that will help him understand others and ultimately himself.

As the episode culminates, we see Paul walking down the hall with a new approach, although a little hesitant, reflecting the progress made in the therapy session with Gina. The episode ends with Gina looking on, hopeful that her treatment will be successful this time.

In Treatment season 1 episode 15 for Paul and Gina - Week Three highlights the power of talking therapy, the importance of vulnerability, and the weight of secrecy. It's an engaging, thought-provoking episode that shows the potential benefits of working through one's emotions to find a resolution.