Netflix’s “Eric” has charmd audiences with its gritty neo-noir story featuring charming puppet characters. For fans of complex narratives and dark atmospheres, several other shows offer equally compelling experiences.
“Mr. Robot” delves into the depths of human vulnerabilities, presenting a protagonist struggling with addiction, manipulation, and the complexities of identity. Like “Eric,” it features an unreliable narrator and explores themes of victimization and societal corruption.
“Escape at Dannemora” offers a chillingly realistic tale based on a true story, where two prisoners escape a maximum-security prison. The series explores the psychological dynamics and the desperation of their desperate attempt to freedom.
Elliot in Mr. Robot (Via IMDB)
For those seeking science-fiction elements, “Maniac” blends dark humor with stunning visuals and explores themes of mental illness and societal alienation. “Gen V” resonates similarities, tackling issues of trauma, power dynamics, and the complexities of identity through its use of puppets as metaphors.
Other recommendations include “Full Circle,” where desperate parents grapple with the disappearance of their child, echoing the moral ambiguity of “Eric’s” protagonists. “Perry Mason” reimagines the iconic lawyer as a more complex and flawed individual, mirroring the psychological realism of the Netflix show.
