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Mental

2021·Show
8Episodes in1Season
68
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IMDb6.7
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IMDb6.7
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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and sharp wit

  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

The mind, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Complexity9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Dmitry is a psycho. This secret is safe with his therapist, and Dmitry has a high-paid white-collar job. His boss would be totally surprised to learn that Dmitry’s best financial forecast moves were guided by the voices in his head. Dmitry has several voices, each seems to be 100% real with own ambitions and personality. However, to stay sane, Dmitry has to constantly keep him imaginary population at bay and steer clear of new characters settling in. The permanent inhabitants include Dmitry’s ex-wife and her lover - both found dead in their bed. Dmitry sets to find their murderer in order to get rid of the couple, become normal and win back custody of his son.
Psychological ThrillerDark ComedyCrime MysteryMental Health ExplorationComplex NarrativeCharacter-Driven DramaEccentric ProtagonistUnreliable NarratorTwisted Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Klim Kozinsky, Aleksandr Dulerayn
Written by:
Andrey Zolotarev, Aleksandr Dulerayn
Produced by:
Valeriy Fedorovich, Semyon Shcherbovich-Vecher, Evgeniy Nikishov

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Mental worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mental rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Mental have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 45 minutes each and is still in production.

When did Mental air?

It started in 2021 and is still in production.

What language is Mental in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

What tropes does Mental use?

Lipstick LesbianRefuge in AudacityWanted a Gender-Conforming ChildAmbiguous GenderPunny NameTrans Equals GayMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneReally Gets AroundBig Brother Instinct

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Mental, including Lipstick Lesbian, Refuge in Audacity, Wanted a Gender-Conforming Child.