In each case he must face confidentiality issues, but he must take action. In some ways, psychiatrists, like cops, are investigators. But shrinks must work within strict boundaries, exploring one psyche from its own point of view for only fifty minutes at a time. When the session's over, they have to wait until the next one to dig a little deeper. Time is important for Jason for many reasons.
Time is the good medicine that heals many wounds, and it's the poison that deepens others.
Time's effect on a devastating blow to the ego can turn a person into a victim, a sadist, and even a killer. Mediating time's impact on the psyche is a big part of Jason's job as a doctor. His hobby is a passionate interest in antique clocks that measure time in many quirky and inventive ways and require his constant attention. Through Jason, we can experience a psychiatrist evaluating suspects in violent crimes and how the actions he takes impact on law enforcement strategies. We also see behind closed doors, and glimpse what a psychiatrist's life is really like.