Maniac 2018
“The mind can be solved.”
What is Maniac?
Maniac is a television series that premiered in 2018. The show explores themes of friendship, family, and love through a mysterious pharmaceutical trial.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 10
- First aired
- Sep 21, 2018
- Last aired
- Sep 21, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 10 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Maniac is a television series that premiered in 2018. The show explores themes of friendship, family, and love through a mysterious pharmaceutical trial. The trial promises to solve the problems of those who participate, but things do not go as planned. The series delves into the connections people have with one another and the complexities of human relationships. A doctor with mother issues is involved in the trial, and it also features an emotionally complex computer. The show is classified as a comedy, drama, and sci-fi/fantasy series, and it is rated TV-MA.
Should you watch it?
“A mysterious drug trial promises perfect solutions, but reality unravels.”
- Unique blend of comedy, drama, and sci‑fi
- Thought‑provoking premise about self‑improvement
- Strong tonal contrast
- Mature TV‑MA rating may deter some viewers
- The premise can feel unsettling
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat, mind‑bending stories that mix humor with existential questions.
Contains mature themes and language, suitable for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Chosen One! Sep 21, 2018
- E2 Windmills Sep 21, 2018
- E3 Having a Day Sep 21, 2018
- E4 Furs by Sebastian Sep 21, 2018
- E5 Exactly Like You Sep 21, 2018
- E6 Larger Structural Issues Sep 21, 2018
- E7 Ceci N'est Pas Une Drill Sep 21, 2018
- E8 The Lake of the Clouds Sep 21, 2018
- E9 Utangatta Sep 21, 2018
- E10 Option C Sep 21, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is Maniac about?
It follows two strangers who join a pharmaceutical trial promising to permanently solve their problems, but things go awry.
What genre does Maniac belong to?
Maniac mixes comedy, drama, and sci‑fi/fantasy elements.
What rating does Maniac have?
Maniac is rated TV‑MA, indicating mature content.
When was Maniac released?
Maniac premiered in 2018.
Is Maniac a movie or a TV series?
Maniac is a television series.