Obsessed
A well-received documentary providing real-life insights into OCD symptoms and treatment.
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
A comedy series featuring a protagonist with OCD traits portrayed with humor and heart. The show balances laughs with sensitive handling of mental health challenges, including compulsions and anxiety, making it one of the more positive mainstream depictions of OCD.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Though the lead is ultimately diagnosed with BPD, OCD themes appear throughout the series (especially rumination and compulsions).
Pure
A raw, honest portrayal of Pure O, a subtype of OCD involving intrusive thoughts. Groundbreaking and empathetic.
Monk
A detective with severe OCD. While sometimes exaggerated for humor, it was one of the first shows to center a character with OCD and treat his challenges with some compassion.
Turtles Can Fly
Features a child with OCD tendencies in a war-torn setting. Though it’s a challenging film, it portrays OCD behaviors naturally without mockery.
A Beautiful Mind
While it’s about schizophrenia, it shows some OCD-like symptoms respectfully, but be mindful it’s not solely about OCD.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Though not explicitly stated, the protagonist’s compulsions and anxiety symptoms reflect OCD traits, portrayed with empathy.