An official release date and a trailer have been released for Prime Video’s workplace thriller, The Consultant. Throughout the show, Christoph Waltz’s main character Regus Patoff is portrayed as a sociopath who believes that he will grow to be feared by his employees. Regus is also depicted as a “monster” that invades the privacy of its employees, puts them in uncomfortable situations, and undertakes other disturbing actions. While acknowledging his unpopularity among colleagues, the consultant believes that improving a company’s numbers must be accomplished regardless of the costs.

Despite appearing in a number of movies and TV shows throughout his career, Christoph Waltz’s work has always had a sinister tone. With his sarcastic performances, the actor excels at portraying characters with evil tendencies. He proved this with his award-winning performance in Inglourious Basterds.

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In addition to Waltz, the cast of The Consultant includes Nat Wolff (The Stand), Brittany O’Grady (The White Lotus), Aimee Carrero (The Menu), Sloane Avery (Physical), and Michael Charles Vaccaro (For All Mankind). The Consultant’s official synopsis reads as follows:

“Based on Bentley Little’s 2015 novel of the same name, the characters and story in this thrilling new series unfold in new and unexpected ways. The Consultant is a twisted, comedic-thriller series that explores the sinister relationship between boss and employee. When a new consultant, Regus Patoff (Christoph Waltz), is hired to improve the business at the App-based gaming company CompWare, employees experience new demands and challenges that put everything into question… including their lives.”

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The Consultant Will Feature Dark Humor As Well as Serious Moments

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Additionally, The Consultant’s trailer suggests there will be a combination of thriller and dark humor. As the story continues, some rather dark moments emerge involving kidnappings and conspiracies in the workplace. Using the binge-watch model, Prime Video decided to release all episodes of The Consultant at once, which is unusual for the streaming service.