TV series
Maniac
2015, Norwegian, on TV 2 Direkte. Created by Espen Lervaag & Håkon Bast Mossige.
The story of Espen, a man in his thirties who is loved by everyone. Every day is a party and there's no limit to what he experiences. We meet Espen in various situations where everything is amazing and whatever happens, Espen knows how to handle it. It is simply too good to be true. Espen has escaped into his own head and where his life is a fantastic fantasy world. In real life he is a patient at the psychiatric ward. What would you choose if you were in Espens situation - to be a fantasy hero or an everyday loser?
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Status
- Ended in 2015
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Episode 10
Aired 1 December 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 1 December 2015
- Last aired
- 1 December 2015
- Network
- TV 2 Direkte
- Language
- Norwegian
- Country
- Norway
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Maniac: quick answers
Is Maniac worth watching?
Maniac doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Maniac are there?
Maniac has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 22 minutes each.
Is Maniac finished?
Yes. Maniac ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Maniac on?
Maniac isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Maniac parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Maniac is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Maniac?
If you liked Maniac, try Tyler Perry's Sistas, How I Met Your Father, Men at Work.
Who created Maniac?
Maniac was created by Espen Lervaag and Håkon Bast Mossige and stars Espen Lervaag, Håkon Bast Mossige, Ingeborg Raustøl.