Prepare To Be Mindfreaked: 10 TV Series That Defy Reality

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Sep 11, 2023

The Sinner

A woman commits a heinous crime without a discernible motive, setting off a compelling journey where she and a detective must delve into her memories to uncover the unsettling truth.

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Happy

An ex-cop, morally adrift, encounters a near-death experience that introduces him to an imaginary, acid-fuelled fairy named Happy. Together, they embark on a journey to solve a macabre murder.

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Legion

Drawing from Marvel comics, this series weaves superpowers, mesmerising Bollywood dance sequences, and chilling portrayals of mental illness. It follows David Haller, a schizophrenic grappling with the unsettling possibility that his voices might be real.

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Preacher

Derived from a comic, this show embraces irreverence. A preacher gifted with the power to command joins forces with his audacious ex and a wisecracking Irish vampire in their quest to locate a missing God.

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Westworld

A world of chaos unfolds as affluent visitors indulge in their darkest desires at Westworld, a futuristic theme park populated by lifelike robots. When the hosts rebel, chaos ensues, marked by a disconcerting amount of scalping in the initial season.

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Wayward Pines

Secret agent Ethan Burke investigates the enigmatic disappearance of two colleagues in the eerie town of Wayward Pines, where trust is scarce, especially when it comes to the shrubbery.

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Counterpart

Howard Silk has spent years at his job at a spy agency, but doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. That is until he realises the place he works houses a gateway to a parallel universe, one where his dead wife might still be alive.

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Hannibal

A captivating dive into the life of Hannibal Lecter before his infamous notoriety. His intricate relationship with FBI agent Will Graham, unaware of Lecter's culinary tastes, forms the core of this series.

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Mr. Robot

A cyber-security expert reluctantly joins a covert mission to dismantle the corporation he once served. His struggle with panic disorder and mental health adds layers of complexity to his quest.

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Twin Peaks

A cult classic initially introduced in 1990, featuring an FBI agent's quest to unravel a high school student's murder in a quaint town. In 2017, a third season revisited the story, picking up 25 years later, further deepening the mystery.

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