Freud is a new Netflix Original series which tells the story of ambiguous psychotherapist Sigmund Freud. A series of mysterious murders in Vienna induces Freud (Robert Finster) to use his controversial hypnosis methods in collaboration with Fleur Salome’s (Ella Rumpf) medium skills in order to put a stop to the horrific crimes.
In this series, Marvin Kren uses the typical idea of a self-destructive weirdo trying to help the world and simultaneously solve personal problems. Freud is at the beginning of his journey to recognition, his methods are being ridiculed by fellow doctors leading to struggles with his mental health and a developing cocaine addiction.