I'm assuming you're asking because of the sexual connotation that is typically attached to the word? I am actually glad you asked this. Perhaps I should be more careful when I use this term. I guess I need to be clear that in this situation, when I am referring to voyeurism it isn't in a sexual way - more in an uncomfortable over-hearing sort of way (and that is a correct usage of the word).

If you mean otherwise.. I watch the show because there is a lot to learn from it. I studied psychology and I plan to continue studying psychology so I am naturally drawn to people watching, interactions, and relationships - both in reality and representationally.

Do you feel uncomfortable in public when you over-hear a personal family conversation or when people are arguing? How likely are you to stop listening? I usually feel uncomfortable but it is still hard to stop listening. I don't feel incorrect in assuming that many people share this experience.

The feelings this show brings out are not unlike what I have described. I think the difference between the interactions on this show and for example, Grey's Anatomy, comes from the writing, cinematography, etc. By design, this show elicits the a participation feeling while Grey's Anatomy evokes the feeling of watching. I am impressed by the intellectual detail that goes into producing In Treatment. It tells me the writers, directors, actors, cinematographers, producers, editors, etc take pride in their work. My interest in quality film and television probably does not transcend to everyone - but then again, art supports itself.

So. Why do I watch even though I feel like a voyeur? I am interested in the content, impressed by the craft, and perhaps the most important - I'm just not afraid of feeling feelings anymore.