Summary
- An Emma Stone Netflix show, "Maniac," was critically acclaimed but overlooked by mainstream audiences despite its high production value and talented cast.
- "Maniac" stands out for its unique approach, adopting different tones, genres, and narrative devices in each episode, showcasing Stone's and Jonah Hill's acting range.
- Emma Stone's show, "The Curse," has similarities to "Maniac" and could provide her the opportunity to regain recognition for her stellar performance in the overlooked series.
An Emma Stone Netflix show remains criminally overlooked, but the La La Land star's new series can finally make up for it. Since her feature film debut in Superbad, Emma Stone has had a highly prosperous career as an actress. From end-of-the-world comedies like Zombieland to poignant dramas like The Help, from superhero flicks The Amazing Spider-Man to Disney live-action adaptations like Cruella, the actress has a myriad of roles under her belt.
However, despite having an incredible line of work, Emma Stone has starred in a few shows and movies that never reached the recognition and iration they deserved. One of these shows happens to be a Netflix original that garnered critical acclaim but never achieved mainstream commercial success. Although it is still one of the most overlooked shows on Netflix, it deserves to rank among Emma Stone's best roles.
Maniac Is One Of Netflix's Most Overlooked Shows (& One Of Emma Stone's Best Roles)
Created by Patrick Somerville of the Station Eleven fame and directed by True Detective's Cary Joji Fukunaga, Maniac met with universal acclaim and appreciation on its release. Given how the show had Emma Stone and Jonah Hill as its leads and boasted a high production budget, its critical success was not too surprising. However, what is strange about the show is that it never caught up with the masses and only remained an underappreciated gem, buried deep in the slew of content that Netflix produces every year.
Although both Jonah Hill and Emma Stone have several acting accolades and impressive movie credits under their belts, their portrayal of their respective characters, Owen and Annie, in Maniac arguably ranks among their best performances. The reason being that instead of treading the same path as most crowd-pleasing TV shows, Maniac dares to adopt different tones, genres, and narrative devices in each episode, almost unfolding like an anthology. This allows both stars to put their acting range on full display by portraying myriad versions of their respective characters, with each having both comic and emotional depth.
Emma Stone's The Curse Can Fix How Badly Maniac Was Ignored
Emma Stone was a stand-out in Maniac, delivering a performance that transcended all her previous roles in movies and television. Unfortunately, since Maniac never received the attention it deserved, it did not leave a positive impact on Emma Stone's acting career trajectory. Although most details surrounding Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie's The Curse are under wraps, the show is being touted as a scripted comedy that bends genres and defies conventional storytelling norms like Maniac. Given its similarities with Maniac, The Curse seems to be the perfect opportunity for Emma Stone to flaunt her acting range and prowess and potentially fix how badly Maniac was ignored.