Maniac
Seen it?2018 | 1 seasons | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect drug use.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 SAG Award, 2 DGA Awards and 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 186K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Black Mirror
Saturday SpecialAnother sci-fi series, and a Saturday Special.
Pluribus
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
Common Side Effects Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed dramedy that never got the attention it deserved.
Legion Saturday SpecialAnother sci-fi series, and a Saturday Special.
Severance Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
Cast & crew
Created by Patrick Somerville, Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Emma StoneAnnie Landsberg
- Jonah HillOwen Milgrim
- Sonoya MizunoDr. Azumi Fujita
- Justin TherouxDr. James K. Mantleray
- Sally FieldDr. Greta Mantleray