In episode 4 of The Patient , titled "Company," Dr. Alan Strauss (Steve Carell) attempts to de-escalate tension after discovering Sam (Domhnall Gleeson) has kidnapped a second person, Elias Petraki. Alan navigates the crisis by encouraging Sam to maintain his routine and directing him to visit his ex-wife to prevent further violence. Read the full story at The Review Geek . The Patient – Episode 4 "Company" Recap & Review