'Kidding,' 'Maniac' and 'Lodge 49' marry the surreal with the heartbreaking to stand out in the crowd
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Three of the best new shows this fall are also three of the most inventive — and heartbreaking. In “Lodge 49,” “Maniac” and “Kidding,” a primary character has lost a beloved family member and struggles to cope with the aftermath. In facing their loss, they find a world that doesn’t quite make sense,...