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Maniac S1E1 — The Chosen One!
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Maniac•Season 1•Episode 1

The Chosen One!

7.2/10 · 3,587 votesSep 21, 201841 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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Diagnosed with schizophrenia, Owen is the black sheep of the wealthy Milgrim clan. After losing his job, he enrolls in an experimental drug trial.

Directed byCary Joji Fukunaga
Written byPatrick Somerville
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Cast5

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Annie Landsberg

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

Owen Milgrim

Sonoya Mizuno

Sonoya Mizuno

Dr. Azumi Fujita

Justin Theroux

Justin Theroux

Dr. James K. Mantleray

Sally Field

Sally Field

Dr. Greta Mantleray

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T

Tim Streeto

Editor

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Jon Mallard

First Assistant Director

S

Scott Bowers

Second Assistant Director

Patrick Somerville

Patrick Somerville

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Cary Joji Fukunaga

Cary Joji Fukunaga

Director

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Ashley Bernes

Visual Effects Supervisor

Matthew Puccini

Matthew Puccini

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Episode Summary

"The Chosen One!" is episode 1 of Maniac season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 3,587 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and written by Patrick Somerville, it aired on September 21, 2018.

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