Maniac

Netflix · 2018 · 1 Season · 10 Episodes · Ended
Sci-FiComedyDrama
78
Fan Heat

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About Maniac

Maniac is a Netflix limited series directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and written by Patrick Somerville that aired in 2018, a surreal sci-fi dramedy about two strangers, Annie and Owen, who enroll in a strange pharmaceutical drug trial promising to cure all psychological pain. The experimental treatment sends them tumbling through shared, genre-hopping dreamscapes that excavate their deepest traumas.

Visually inventive and tonally daring, the series leaps between heist capers, fantasy quests, and retro-tech reality, using its fantastical scenarios as a map of grief, mental illness, and the human need for connection. Beneath the surreal surface is a tender story about two damaged people finding each other.

Led by Emma Stone and Jonah Hill in chameleonic dual-genre performances, Maniac is one of streaming's most ambitious experiments.

Production Details & Legacy

Maniac was created by Patrick Somerville and originally aired on Netflix, with streaming available on Netflix. The series ran for 1 season and 10 episodes from 2018, establishing itself as a landmark entry in the sci-fi and comedy and drama genres. Since its conclusion, Maniac has continued to attract new viewers through streaming platforms and remains a frequent subject of critical reappraisal and fan discussion.

The series features a rich ensemble of characters that have become iconic within television fandom. TVCeleb profiles 3 key characters from Maniac, including Annie Landsberg (Emma Stone), Owen Milgrim (Jonah Hill), Dr. James Mantleray (Justin Theroux). Each character has inspired dedicated fan communities, extensive analysis, and passionate debate about their motivations, relationships, and story arcs throughout the series.

Maniac holds a Fan Heat Score of 78 out of 100 on TVCeleb, reflecting the intensity and passion of its fanbase. The show has built a committed and enthusiastic community of viewers who continue to engage with and champion the series. The series is notable for its sci fi, drama, prestige qualities, which have contributed to its enduring appeal and cross-generational viewership.

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Maniac is a surreal Netflix limited series about a pharmaceutical trial that sends its subjects through shared dreamscapes, from director Cary Joji Fukunaga.

Maniac is a ten-episode Netflix limited series that aired in 2018.

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