Synopsis
Maniac is a surreal and emotionally charged series that follows two troubled individuals, Annie Landsberg (Emma Stone) and Owen Milgrim (Jonah Hill), as they participate in a mysterious pharmaceutical trial. Annie is haunted by guilt over her sister’s death, while Owen struggles with schizophrenia and familial rejection.
Drawn to the trial by promises of healing, they join a group testing a sequence of experimental pills designed to confront trauma, alter behavior, and resolve emotional pain.
The trial, overseen by Dr. James K. Mantleray (Justin Theroux) and an emotionally unstable AI named GRTA, goes awry when the system malfunctions.
Annie and Owen’s subconscious minds become entangled, forcing them into shared dreamscapes that range from noir crime capers to high fantasy adventures. Through these surreal experiences, they confront their deepest fears and form an unexpected bond.
The season concludes with both characters finding closure in their struggles and choosing to support each other in the real world.
Release Year: 2018
Series Status: Completed
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