25 TV Shows with Characters Known for their Strange Psychologies
Are you ready to get to know different people with psychological TV series? Every person has the ability to think differently and react differently to the events they experience. While some events can be resolved more easily because they are more suitable for some people's psychological lives, others take time to resolve. The list of 25 psychological TV series that we have compiled for you, famous for their characters with strange psychologies, is exactly an example of this. While some series have a real character who is famous, some TV series may surprise you with all their characters. Let's look at the list of psychological TV series together.
1) Afflicted (2018) | IMDb: 5.0
A documentary series examining rare diseases. It is possible to see various diseases that you have never even heard of before. Imagine that people experience obsessions or diseases that we cannot even imagine in real life. You can get involved in the lives of such people and understand them better.
2) Tiny Pretty Things (2020-) | IMDb: 5.9
The events that took place at an elite ballet course in Chicago form the basis of the series. All the young people studying at this academy are very different from each other. The only thing students with different cultural values, living in different regions and in different economic situations have in common is dancing.
While young students continue their education in a disciplined manner, the pressure they experience, the differences they need to resolve among themselves, and the sense of competition present a beautiful psychological analysis.
3) Freud (2020-) | IMDb: 6.5
Set in the 1800s, the series takes us to the era of Sigmund Freud, who had not yet introduced himself. You will see Freud's own special treatment methods and that he was not taken into consideration at all. There are also scenes where he tries to treat patients, especially with the hypnosis method. Freud, who was not taken seriously during his time, tries to solve the murder cases in the region together with mysterious people.
4) Gypsy (2017) | IMDb: 6.8
One of the must-haves in the list of psychological TV series is Gypsy. A psychotherapist cares deeply about his clients' loved ones. The bad thing is, of course, that she shouldn't do this in normal situations. A psychotherapist named Jean tries to influence what happens between his clients and their relatives and gives direction. In this context, Gypsy is a series in which the ethical or unethical behavior of a psychotherapist can be observed. It also contains love.
5) Behind Her Eyes (2021) | IMDb: 7.2
Presented to the audience as a mini-series, Behind Her Eyes tells the life of Louise, a single mother. The young woman starts working in the office of a psychiatrist. Louise, who endures such difficulties to raise her son, becomes aware of the relationship she is having with her boss. The problem here is that your boss is married. Thereupon, Louise makes an unexpected friendship with her boss's wife.
6) Ratched (2020-) | IMDb: 7.3
The story of a nurse named Ratched, who sets out to work as a nurse in a mental hospital. Even though Ratched appears to be a mental hospital employee, the things she has to reckon with in her inner world never let go. At the same time, the experiments carried out on the human mind in the hospital where he works are incredible. While observing Nurse Ratched's psychological thoughts, you can also witness the situations experienced by other patients.
7) Marcella (2016-) | IMDb: 7.4
A woman named Marcella is abandoned by her husband, saying that she is 'unloved'. This situation greatly affects Marcella, a former police officer. In order to recover, she decides to return to the homicide unit she left 10 years ago. While Marcella fulfills her duties in the homicide unit, she also cares deeply about the reason why her husband left her. We witness more closely the psychology of the character who tries to find the cause of the problems in his life.
8) I Am a Killer (2018-2020) | IMDb: 7.4
In the documentary series that conveys real crimes committed, we listen to the events through the eyes of prisoners sentenced to death. They reveal the crimes they committed with their own ideas. There are those who regret what they did, and there are those who are extremely cold-blooded…
When you listen to the incident created through the eyes of a criminal, it is of course up to you to make different inferences about that person. A series where you can observe their psychological thoughts, body languages and communication styles in depth.
9) The Alienist (2018-2020) | IMDb: 7.7
The Alienist, which is closer to the detective genre, is also adapted from a book. It is a good series from which logical inferences can be made based on the psychological thriller and detective genre. The series, which takes place in the 19th century, is revealed by the murder of a sex worker. Due to bad perceptions in society, no one, including the police, is willing to solve this murder without valuing human life. But the killer becomes stronger because of this.
10) You (2018) | IMDb: 7.7
You, which is a must in the list of psychological TV series, seems like a love series, but its basis is very different. It also shows how deep and obsessive feelings in the name of love can sometimes go to a bad point. Here, you will observe the character named Joe, who becomes obsessed with love.
11) Maniac (2018) | IMDb: 7.8
Maniac, a mini series, focuses on psychological problems. Our lead characters are involved in a psychological treatment experiment that they do not know about. Of course, the characters who voluntarily accept the experiment are unaware of what will happen.
There is a type of medicine that scientists have been working on for a long time. It is believed that this medicine will eliminate psychological distress. Our characters who use the drug realize over time that their minds, apart from reality, are also connected to each other. Things change when they realize that they are together outside of reality…
12) Tabula Rasa (2017) | IMDb: 8.0
Tabula Rasa, which means 'blank slate', tells the story of the woman named Anenmie D'haese, or rather, what she will go through. The lead character loses his memory as a result of a traffic accident. The woman, who has difficulties trusting the people around her, becomes involved in a disappearance. The last person found with Thomas, who went missing shortly before the events, is Anenmie D'haese.
13) Lie to Me (200-2011) | IMDb: 8.0
Communication is one of the most important concepts that we should cherish in our lives. Being able to communicate with someone correctly is a harbinger of many good situations. Likewise, Lie to Me will show you the importance of body language.
Body language is a way in which a person can hide himself to a certain extent. If you want to analyze what kind of messages and what the other person is conveying to you using body language, this is a series that you should start immediately.
14) Bates Motel (2013-2017) | IMDb: 8.1
Bates Model is a series related to the movie called “Pyscho”, which was released in 1960 and whose name is frequently seen. One of Alfred Hitchcock's classics, the film's connection with the series begins with the main character. You will watch the events of the Bates family. The evolution of the character in the movie Pyscho and before are told in the series.
15) Patrick Melrose (2018) | IMDb: 8.1
The Patrick Melrose series, which is a must in the list of psychological TV series, bears the name of our leading character. The series, shown in both comedy and drama genres, progresses through the childhood traumas of Patrick Melrose. It explains how events from a young age affect people in adulthood. You will get to know more closely the feelings of Patrick Melrose, who has difficult and heavy memories about his past.
16) The Mentalist (2008-2015) | IMDb: 8.1
Patrick Jane character has incredible abilities! Although Patrick's talent may seem like 'mind reading' from the outside, he is a great analyzer. In this way, he can sense people's thoughts. The Mentalist is closer to the detective genre. Patrick is experiencing a turning point in his life. Because of what he sees, his life will never be the same again. Maybe it will evolve into a better situation…
17) Legion (2017-2019) | IMDb: 8.2
The plot of Legion, which is the TV series version of the X-Men movie, is also quite interesting. Diagnosed with schizophrenia as a child, David spent almost most of his life in a mental hospital. The young man, who is in his 30s, begins to have various hallucinations. But he has a hard time distinguishing between reality and hallucination. Considering the possibility that these sounds and images are real, David escapes from the mental hospital.
18) In Treatment (2008-2021) | IMDb: 8.2
It is a series similar in production to the 'Red Room' series. But it was prepared much earlier. In Treatment is a production where you can watch the cases of a psychotherapist. It is very well prepared for topics such as examining people's life stories and thinking about them. If you want to hear different stories from different lives about psychological counseling, you are given a chance. At the same time, the events experienced by the client characters are quite interesting and intriguing…
19) Atypical (2017-2021) | IMDb: 8.3
18-year-old Sam, who has autism spectrum disorder, experiences different problems than other people. Atypical reveals the communication disorders that Sam experienced with his friends, family, and the environment during his youth. A young man with autism is looking for a social circle and trying to make a girlfriend like the one around him. He believes that he will discover himself in this way…
20) Unbelieveable (2019) | IMDb: 8.4
Unbelieveable, adapted from a true story, tells the story of Marie. The young girl, who puts forward her complaint stating that she was raped, begins to be accused of the baselessness of this complaint. Thereupon, two detectives take over Marie's case. The series focuses on all kinds of events that will prove Marie's guilt or innocence. In deciding whether Marie is guilty or innocent, psychological inferences can be made about everything, including her communication…
21) Big Little Lies (2017 – 2019) | IMDb: 8.5
Big Little Lies, a must-have on the list of psychological TV series, focuses on the inside of lives that seem perfect from the outside. The characters in the series show great profiles to the outside world. But when you look at the reality, you can see that these things have completely changed. Violence, bullying, loneliness, depression, etc. that no one knows about in their lives. There are many situations. It's a series from which one can make assumptions from its name.
22) MindHunter (2017-2019) | IMDb: 8.6
MindHunter, set in 1979, begins with FBI agent Holden Ford meeting Bill Tench. Bill Tench gives seminars to people in the profession about serial killers and murders. He makes an offer to Holden. This adventure, where the two meet, develops through criminal psychology and behavioral patterns. What the duo is trying to do is to examine criminal personalities from a psychological perspective…
23) Anne With An E (2017-2019) | IMDb: 8.7
Anne With An E is one of the must-haves in the list of psychological TV series. The story of Anne, who had many difficulties in her life but did not lose hope despite all the troubles. This character is not only a crazy character, but also has many problems within himself. At the point in life when something is said to be 'over', you will see events blooming again. Anne With An E will allow you to observe different excitements in life. It also allows you to look at the events from a different perspective.
24) This Is Us (2016-) | IMDb: 8.7
This Is Us, which explains the concept of family with its psychological aspects, tells the events that occur within the family. Even though sometimes there are conflicts and sometimes emotional moments, they are all included in the family. You can observe the relationship of adults with each other and with their parents.
25) The Sopranos (1999-2007) | IMDb: 9.2
The Soprano family shows a mafia family life, with a big difference from other families. At the same time, the problems and troubles that will arise. We can see the individuals' concept and understanding of family more clearly from the sections in the family's life. In particular, you watch the psychological changes of the mafia boss among them with quality footage.