Psychological Series: 5 Unmissable Titles
Who doesn’t like watching a good TV series? How many times have we made the dawn to watch the end of one last season! If you are passionate about intrigue and conspiracy and you like the world of psychology, here are five must-see psychological series.
5 unmissable psychological series
The Sopranos: a psychological “godfather”
If you haven’t seen The Sopranos , you’ve missed what is considered to be the best TV series in history! And it’s not us who say it, but all the nominations and awards it has obtained during the 7 seasons it aired. The psychological interest behind this masterpiece starts from the double life that leads its protagonist, Tony Soprano.
Without revealing anything about the plot, we can tell you that this New Jersey mobster is also a very concerned parent for his family. Although hundreds of films and series develop characters living this lie, The Sopranos are an excellent result. Another of its main attractions are the talks between the psychiatrist and the boss.
The therapy sessions between Tony Soprano and Doctor Melfi are a real delight. The two create conversations at such a high level of depth that they make the series a gem of this discipline. Without a doubt one of the psychological series not to be missed!
Breaking Bad: the chemical narco
Continuing with the double life of the characters, the case of Walter White also hides a humanizing background. This chemist and professor is one of the most exemplary characters if we want to reflect on the acceptance of the disease and the preparation for death.
Instead of losing all hope when he discovers he has cancer whose medical bills he cannot afford financially, he radically changes his life. Not only his way of dealing with everyday life, but also his work, his role in the family, the way he communicates with his wife and so on. And all this in secret!
In particular, the first season is a master class in psychology. Stephen King himself described it as the best television series in history.
Dexter: the endearing psychopath
If you are a fan of forensic psychology, Dexter is definitely your series! A serial killer who, at the same time, is the best forensic cop in Miami. A priori and based on this description you might think that this is a classic case. But after watching the first few episodes and delving into its world, you will realize why it is among the best psychological series of all time. It has a truly masterful setting and script.
As the plot progresses, you will end up doubting what is right or wrong. You will wonder which behaviors can be justified and which, even if morally compromised, are the most appropriate. Dexter will also lead you, in most cases, to put yourself on the side of the protagonist.
His rituals, his methodology, the influence of his childhood on his current personality, his way of loving, his code, the relationship with his colleagues… Everything is perfectly studied and calculated. In short, a delicacy in which nothing is left to chance.
In Treatment : an open heart session
In Treatment is a masterful example of dialogue and a master class on how the human mind works. Based on the hit Israeli series of the same name, it is one of those psychological series that involve right from the start. It is based on the work of psychoanalyst Paul Weston and the weekly sessions he holds with his patients. It currently has 3 seasons under its belt and the episodes only last 20 minutes.
Signed by HBO, In Treatment aims to tackle great challenges. The first, knowing the word correctly and making it the main and almost the only resource it feeds on. The second, to involve the viewer from the first minute, without boring him with boring conversations.
The third, to normalize a situation that is not usually made visible on the screen: the rather common habit among psychologists to seek professional help in turn and improve their emotional well-being. We recommend it!
My Mad Fat Diary : Teen Nutrition
Although less well known than the others, this British series reflects the life of a person with an eating disorder. It is based on the book “My Fat, Mad Teenage Diary”, written by Rae Earl. And it’s based on the story of an overweight 16-year-old teenager.
After spending time in a psychiatric hospital, he struggles to hide his mental problems and the distortions of the body image he suffers from.
Her almost 105 kilos make it extremely difficult for her to fit into society. It is striking how he puts all his efforts into hiding his past, surprising his new friends, and leading a teenage life as normal as possible.
It is a highly recommended psychological series due to the honesty of the events narrated and the credibility of the actions performed by its characters. A comedy that mixes romance and drama, far from the theme of adolescence. It would be unthinkable to exclude her from our list of the best psychological series.
