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In the United States, Maniac streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.
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A , comedy series: , with substance, .
Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking
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The mind can be solved.
Two strangers are drawn to a mysterious pharmaceutical trial that will, they're assured, with no complications or side-effects whatsoever, solve all of their problems, permanently. Things do not go as planned.
Psychedelic Sci-Fi DramaTrauma & HealingVisually Stunning SurrealismComplex Character StudyMental Health ExplorationEmotional CatharsisStoner Thriller AestheticExistential DreadDeeply Human Connection
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Is Maniac worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 76).
Will Maniac make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch Maniac?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.
What tropes does Maniac use?
Chekhov's GunGenre RouletteMagic MirrorHomageHorrible HousingFamily Portrait of CharacterizationA Side Order of RomanceRobosexualImaginary FriendImagine SpotIn Name OnlyBunny-Ears Lawyerand 58 more
TV Tropes lists 70 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Genre Roulette, and Magic Mirror.