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Limited Series – The Madness

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Media pundit Muncie Daniels must fight to prove his innocence after stumbling upon a murder in the Poconos, while trying to reconnect with his estranged family and his lost ideals.
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Critics Consensus

Colman Domingo's commanding performance smooths over The Madness' occasional descent into political didacticism, making for a mystery worth investigating.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) [A] solid if sometimes predictable conspiracy thriller. Dec 13, 2024 Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal What first-rate actors always say about the movies they do is that good writing is paramount; without it, nothing works. Or, as in “The Madness,” very little. Dec 12, 2024 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter There are times when The Madness, which features VJ Boyd (Justified) as co-showrunner, demonstrates some welcome nuance. Dec 12, 2024 Full Review Neil Soans The Times of India Though its ambition occasionally overreaches, the series is a worthwhile thriller. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Petr Navovy Pajiba Is it worth a watch? Sure. Are you going to want your time back afterwards? Maybe. Dec 10, 2024 Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network Domingo continues to prove he can play everything and this series proves he has the charisma to be a leading man in any number of projects moving forward. You will likely find a lot to enjoy in The Madness, even if it is slightly overlong. Rated: 7/10 Dec 10, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim B. This was bad. Every aspect. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/02/25 Full Review Timo E. I’m the type to stick with a series till the bitter end, certain that in the next episode it will redeem itself. I only lasted 2 episodes. The main character seems an intelligent guy. And proceeds to do incredibly stupid things. It’s just not believable. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review Chris T Opening is all wrong. Homicide would be called after area is secured. Local police know it's at least a missing person. Rural area in Poconos would be Sheriff getting called you'd think. Like some of the characters. Like sound track. Not sure why botch the setup like that. It's at least a big stretch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/15/25 Full Review Dave C It loves itself too much to consistently carry the strength and brilliance it delivers at times, which is a shame. I love CD in this, and he is well supported by a raft of talent. It felt too long for me, and that is reflected in my rating. Enjoyable, but it would have been even more thrilling, and felt sharper, if it were tighter and thus shorter Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/15/25 Full Review Gareth v A conspiracy thriller that despite some plot holes is a worthwhile watch without breaking any new ground. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/25 Full Review Gary H Rather disappointing. The main character is supposed to be a journalist. But he acts as if he has never covered a news story. He handles evidence with bare hands. He runs scared. He doesn't investigate like most journalists, but spends most of his time in fear. A lot of bad choices that slow his progress towards discovery. Lost empathy halfway through the first episode. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Stephen Belber

Creator

Colman Domingo

Muncie Daniels

Marsha Stephanie Blake

Elena Daniels

Sebastián González

Orderly

John Ortiz

Franco Quinones

Hamish Allan-Headley

Officer Wagner

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 28, 2024 Pilot On a solo trip to the Poconos, writer and pundit Muncie Daniels meets a mysterious new neighbor; he finds him dead under shocking circumstances. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 28, 2024 Djibouti As the net tightens around him, Muncie moves to protect his family and offload incriminating evidence; an FBI photograph contains an important clue. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 28, 2024 Discord A trip to an anarchist gun commune turns up a promising lead; Muncie asks Elena for a favor; Quiñones reveals what he's really investigating. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 28, 2024 Radioactive With his face all over the headlines, Muncie is forced into hiding; however, he is running out of options to clear his name and keep his loved ones safe. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 28, 2024 Icarus Lucie revisits her past and reconnects with old friends; Muncie and Quiñones hatch a plan to expose Magnusson and bring him down. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 28, 2024 Loco Quiñones and Khalil arrive at Magnusson's, only to find Muncie gone; they eventually track him to a nearby hospital, but someone else got there first. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 28, 2024 DNA Muncie mourns the loss of a friend and learns to accept help from the people he loves; all the while, a stealthy assassin is hunting him down. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 28, 2024 No More Madness A late-night break-in threatens everything Muncie holds dear; proof of his innocence does not guarantee that the world will hear his truth. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jessica Lowrey, Quyen Tran, Clement Virgo
Creator
Stephen Belber
Executive Producer
Peter Chernin, Kaitlin Dahill, Jenno Topping, Clement Virgo
Screenwriter
Obehi Janice, Katie Swain, Felicia Hilario, Dana Kitchens, VJ Boyd, Stephen Belber
Network
Netflix
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 28, 2024
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