Night Therapy Gets German Adaptation

yes Studios’ psychological drama Night Therapy is getting a German-language version via SquareOne Productions.

Vuelta Group Germany’s SquareOne is now developing the German-language version of Night Therapy, marking the first international option deal for the format. Writers are attached, and conversations are ongoing with acting talent.

Night Therapy launched on Israel’s yes TV in June. The 10×60-minute drama is about a psychologist struggling to raise his two children after the suicide of his wife. To strike a better work-life balance and support his kids during the day as they rebuild their lives, he decides to shift his practice to receive patients at night.

Sharon Levi, managing director at yes Studios, commented: “SquareOne Productions has created brilliant and memorable adaptations of Your Honor, so I can think of no better or safer hands for our latest title. Night Therapy is a powerful and often moving story that plays both dark and light and affords the viewer uniquely personal and intimate insights into a cast of intriguing, well-rounded characters. The issues for which most people seek therapy are often rooted in family, relationships or career—so they are fully universal. We therefore have high hopes that this adaptation will be the first of many.”

Al Munteanu, CEO at SquareOne/Vuelta Group Germany, added: “We want to thank our friends at yes Studios for entrusting us with this genius format. After a stroke of fate, an unconventional therapist—following his instincts—shifts his therapy sessions to the night. This not only results in a completely new approach to his clients but also creates a magical night-time universe as a counterpoint to daytime, offering new and surprising perspectives. Outlandish clients, a unique “dark” humor, very special color and tone, combined with the excellent cast and unique German/Austrian setting, should be the ingredients for a hit show. In this series, the therapist himself is in our focus. Not only are direct reflections of his conflicts with those of his patients created, but the visualization of a different time level also enables the connection between the present and past. Confronted with loss and grief, our main character is a life-affirming, humorous figure who faces all adversities openly and courageously.”

Munteanu continued: “The characters and episodic plots of the original are basically retained, but the language is infused with lightness, irony and wordplay. We have—without spilling the beans just yet—an amazing talent in this role. We feel this show has awards potential, for it is fresh, human and of our time.”