A decent series. The special effects are top notch the acting is better than most good characters decent plot....... It's what I am watching while I wait for what I really want to be viewing is released. I just have to comment on the intro though. Her in the dog collar striking poses of insanity (don't quite know how to describe it) it's just awful. Almost like it was purchased last minute from the fiverr website. What the heck happened? Did someone win a raffle to have their work included on the show? Was it created with an old version of Adobe? Did the producer let a family member guilt trip them into a job? It's horrible. Like elicits a sound of disgust from me. Yuck or eeehh.
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Clichés and grating personalization
gabriel_devue1 November 2022
The good:
Loved the setting, the overall "look" of the series, also some of the characters were people I empathized with. I personally like dark serial killer stories and that's what drew me in. Doesn't have to be the main aspect of the show, which is the case here. The actors are solid and they don't have an easy job.
The bad: At some point I was really annoyed by the main character not being allowed one scene not crying or in extreme panic. At first I was impressed, how realistically she displayed severe anxiety. Sure, her situation is terrible and her extreme emotions are warranted, but the dial was set constantly to 11 which is numbing and ground the story to a halt.
The antagonist is so cliché, its hard not to laugh and take them seriously. Their motivations also didn't make sense - but maybe they were just as insane as everybody else. Well, their core motivation does make boring sense, but the way they went about it didn't.
The mind-sequences got boring. A bit like a thriller being halfway solved through prophecy or coincidences... which is a bit lazy. I know, you could make a case for the character subconsciously picking up hints and understanding them in her mind, but it didn't feel like this. This was used to make the viewer guess: Was her vision real or not.
I felt that the very bloody parts of the series were over the top. I don't mind this in general, but it didn't play into the main conflict and was just a cheap shock effect.
Won't be watching future seasons, if this gets more releases, but will watch out for other projects the actors are in.
The bad: At some point I was really annoyed by the main character not being allowed one scene not crying or in extreme panic. At first I was impressed, how realistically she displayed severe anxiety. Sure, her situation is terrible and her extreme emotions are warranted, but the dial was set constantly to 11 which is numbing and ground the story to a halt.
The antagonist is so cliché, its hard not to laugh and take them seriously. Their motivations also didn't make sense - but maybe they were just as insane as everybody else. Well, their core motivation does make boring sense, but the way they went about it didn't.
The mind-sequences got boring. A bit like a thriller being halfway solved through prophecy or coincidences... which is a bit lazy. I know, you could make a case for the character subconsciously picking up hints and understanding them in her mind, but it didn't feel like this. This was used to make the viewer guess: Was her vision real or not.
I felt that the very bloody parts of the series were over the top. I don't mind this in general, but it didn't play into the main conflict and was just a cheap shock effect.
Won't be watching future seasons, if this gets more releases, but will watch out for other projects the actors are in.
A mixed bag of a series.
Wilko5230 March 2022
The premise of Insânia is a good one; what is real or a dream? What is madness?
Unfortunately it becomes weighed down by its own ideas. The dream sequences get tiresome, and the plot becomes more ridiculous and, strangely, more predictable as it goes on.
The acting on the whole is pretty good, but the lead character's constant screaming and crying is enough to drive you, well, insane.
The ending means that there's another series on the way (probably). I won't be rushing to watch it.
Unfortunately it becomes weighed down by its own ideas. The dream sequences get tiresome, and the plot becomes more ridiculous and, strangely, more predictable as it goes on.
The acting on the whole is pretty good, but the lead character's constant screaming and crying is enough to drive you, well, insane.
The ending means that there's another series on the way (probably). I won't be rushing to watch it.
Boring
einsamer_boy26 January 2022
don't watch until there is a season 2
myrmikonos8 August 2023
This tv show is probably very intriguing to explore the human mind but it will leave you with more questions then answers and often the story leads to dead ends.
The biggest frustration seems to be the powerless police that is sometimes corrupt as well and seemingly incompetent. Therefore this show will drive you as crazy as the patients if you are emotionally invested. The actors are playing very well and will have you hooked on this roller coaster if you are not careful.
The problem with this show is that there is a missing end and i wold suggest waiting for a 2nd season because otherwise it will be very a unsatisfactory experience.
The biggest frustration seems to be the powerless police that is sometimes corrupt as well and seemingly incompetent. Therefore this show will drive you as crazy as the patients if you are emotionally invested. The actors are playing very well and will have you hooked on this roller coaster if you are not careful.
The problem with this show is that there is a missing end and i wold suggest waiting for a 2nd season because otherwise it will be very a unsatisfactory experience.
Characters and plot not credible
misterpow16 December 2022
The characters, their decisions, and the plot itself are highly unrealistic. People working in those professions wouldn't behave as irresponsible, thoughtless and impetuous. The main character is supposed to be a strong and intelligent character, but she keeps acting completely emotional and can't control her impulses. Like when the doctor asked about her dreams, she could just have decided not to admit anything or not engage that much in that conversation, but she bursts into tears and behaves as if she was hypnotized and forced to relive those dreams.
Also, the characters lack depth and are written very simple, e.g. An obviously evil German Nazi doctor.
Things just don't make sense, like keeping a person against their will in an asylum for losing it when she sees her daughter's body? Forcing that person to take some random medication? Denying visitations? I find it very hard to watch this and feel like this is something that could actually have happened this way.
Also, the characters lack depth and are written very simple, e.g. An obviously evil German Nazi doctor.
Things just don't make sense, like keeping a person against their will in an asylum for losing it when she sees her daughter's body? Forcing that person to take some random medication? Denying visitations? I find it very hard to watch this and feel like this is something that could actually have happened this way.
Good series
Lightened33920 March 2022
The series is not afraid to do drastic moves, when you think something can't possibly happen because it will be prevented, like in other thrillers, it will happen here. Some of the elements were predictable, but some completely blew my mind and I could not believe that with some things it was the case. Main elements are: thrill, psychological, mystery, sub elements you can expect: guilt, regret, phobia, love, sacrifice, anger, unity, friendship reflecting the characters. If you came here for cheap jumpscares or a slasher, this is a totally wrong place for that, expect a series reminding you of Shutter Island. This series is a fresh take from all the jumpscare - based horror movies we have nowadays. A series is totally worth a watch, the horrible rating that is given does not reflect reality and it does not do justice. I sincerely hope the series will continue for season 2. Highly recommend.
Gripping even with subtitles
natsmblackburn30 January 2022
One of my favorite TV shows in 2021
maatsantanna22 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
A chilling psychological terror, incredible performances and a surreal production. A true Brazilian masterpiece that should be appreciated. I'm obsessed with this story, really. I hope it has a second season, the ending has many possibilities. Some characters are dead, but I'd love to see some returning in flashback.
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