Based on the Norwegian TV show of the same name, this dark comedy follows two strangers (played by Jonah Hill and Emma Stone) in near-future NYC who participate in a pharmaceutical drug trial, hoping to escape their inner demons. Owen and Annie suffer from Paranoid Schizophrenia and Borderline Personality Disorder, respectively, though rather than using their mental illnesses as a punchline, the show handles their struggles with sensitivity and works to challenge the idea of what's "normal." Together, Owen and Annie travel through several dream-like experiences, where the challenges accurately reflect what someone with their often-misunderstood diagnoses might face.
Watch Maniac on Netflix.