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The portrayal of psychoanalysts in films and on television is usually a far cry from being a realistic depiction. As professional consultant to a TV series, I initially believed that my task was to uphold the public reputation of analysts; but, as I became further involved, I realized that the shortcomings and failures of analysts are essential to good drama. Films do not attempt to represent the actual reality accurately but rather to convey an inner reality. The analyst as protagonist becomes a far more interesting character once we observe him dealing with his conflicts, weaknesses, and limitations. Filmmakers attempt to allow for our authenticity and humanity and permit the analyst to enact well beyond what may be considered acceptable, not because they want to denigrate him but rather to show the fragile human being behind the professional. My role as consultant was to try to assure accuracy in the depiction of the analyst's work and at the same time to allow the drama to reach those dangerous and dark places that our work does not ordinarily traverse but that nevertheless represent our deepest wishes and anxieties.