17 Most Hotly Anticipated New TV Shows Still To Come In 2018

by James Hunt

1. Maniac (Netflix)

Maniac Netflix
Netflix

The show that’s been at the top of this all year, to be honest: from its cast and crew to its premise, Maniac is an alluring proposition.

Based on the Norwegian series of the same name, Maniac follows the aimless Annie (Emma Stone) and the supposedly schizophrenic Owen (Jonah Hill), as they and 10 others undergo a series of new psychiatric experiments from Dr James K. Mantleray (Justin Theroux). Mantleray promises that his new pharmaceutical treatment can repair anything about the mind, from mental illness to heartbreak, with no side effects or lasting damage. The results plunge them into their own fantasy worlds, where Annie and Owen find they’re constantly, inexplicably drawn to one another.

Directed by Cary Fukunaga and written by Patrick Somerville, this has the makings of a mind-bending, surreal dark comedy of the ilk that everyone is going to be talking about. It’s got a great cast, while Fukunaga’s talents for all 10 episodes should ensure it looks great too, and the trailer promised much to be excited about without giving too much away. In short, it looks incredible.

Air Date: September 21

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