The internet is obsessed with Netflix's new series 'Maniac'

Netflix’s new series Maniac is confusing viewers all over the world, but they can’t stop watching.

Without giving anything away, Maniac stars Jonah Hill and Emma Stone as misfits of society who play characters who enter a pharmaceutical trial promising to fix any broken parts of the mind permanently without any side-effects.

Emma Stone and Jonah Hill in ‘Maniac’ *(Credit: Netflix)*

As the 10-episode show continues, Jonah and Emma find themselves interacting with each other in alternative universes.

But the confusing storyline of the show is seriously messing with people’s minds:

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If you’re watching Maniac on Netflix and you understand what the fuck’s going on you’re a goddamn liar
— Gena-mour Barrett (@SmileGena) September 21, 2018

Half way through Maniac on Netflix and i’m still like pic.twitter.com/W8ghQ8fmOm
— Sconesy Cider (@camerong333) September 22, 2018

Maniac – out today on Netflix – is worth your time. Every time you think you have the plot worked out, it takes you in a totally different direction.
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) September 21, 2018

this maniac show on netflix is weird asf, i literally don’t understand shit and that’s why i’m still watching
— Christian (@chrisgladucer) September 21, 2018

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But despite most viewers thinking “what the… is going on?”, the show is being praised with Variety naming it one of the best shows of 2018.

If you’re looking for a new trippy Netflix show watch Maniac 10/10
— lextra (@lexieemm) September 23, 2018

Just binged all of the new Netflix original Maniac. Fantastic show. ❤️
— Lou (@thelouflu) September 23, 2018

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Maniac on Netflix is the best weirdest shit I’ve seen and I’m totally into it
— pipes 🍓 (@piperwaitee) September 24, 2018

Maniac on Netflix is instantly iconic. Classic TV experience akin to watching Mr. Robot or Twin Peaks for the 1st time. 3 episodes in. Really hope it keeps the high bar.
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) September 23, 2018

Maniac on Netflix is Art.
It’s like Mr. Robot, W. Anderson, Soylent Green, 5th Element, Bladerunner, Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind, & Matrix all had a baby that suffered from schizophrenia. Then that baby stuck it’s finger in an outlet. That’s Maniac and it’s gorgerous.
— Tara Ansley (@TaraAnsley) September 23, 2018

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Maniac on Netflix is fucked up, and brilliant. Emma Stone and Jonah Hill are amazing in it, well worth your time. #Maniac #Netflix
— Rob Shipman (@robship) September 22, 2018

All 10 episodes of Maniac are streaming on Netflix now

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Pioneers at the forefront of a new world. MANIAC premieres tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/vm6RDgJtJQ
— MANIAC (@maniacnetflix) September 20, 2018

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