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Maniac

2015-12-01 · 22 min / episode · ★ 7.1

Comedy · Drama

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?

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Creators
Espen Lervaag, Håkon Bast Mossige
Production companies
Rubicon TV AS
Countries
Norway
Status
Ended

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Espen LervaagEspen LervaagEspen
Håkon Bast MossigeHåkon Bast MossigeHåkon
Ingeborg RaustølIngeborg RaustølMina
Arif SalumArif SalumJeffrey
Mats MogelandMats MogelandLindberg

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