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| Created by | Stephen Belber |
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| Composer | Philip Klein |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 43–58 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
The Madness is an American action conspiracy thriller limited series created by Stephen Belber for Netflix. Colman Domingo stars as a media pundit who must clear his name after he accidentally stumbles upon a murder in the woods. The series premiered on November 28, 2024, with eight episodes.
Premise
Muncie Daniels, a media pundit, must clear his name after he stumbles upon a murder in the Pocono Mountains. To survive, he has to reconnect with his estranged family and lost ideals.
Cast
Main
- Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels
- Marsha Stephanie Blake as Elena Daniels
- John Ortiz as Franco Quinones
- Tamsin Topolski as Lucie Snipes
- Thaddeus J. Mixson as Demetrius
- Gabrielle Graham as Kallie
Recurring
- Bradley Whitford as Stu Magnusson
- Alison Wright as Julia Jayne
- Deon Cole as Kwesi
- Stephen McKinley Henderson as Isiah
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Pilot" | Clément Virgo | Stephen Belber | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
| 2 | "Djibouti" | Clément Virgo | Stephen Belber & V. J. Boyd | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
| 3 | "Discord" | Jessica Lowrey | Obehi Janice & Dana Kitchens | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
| 4 | "Radioactive" | Jessica Lowrey | Story by : Maurice Williams Teleplay by : Maurice Williams & Liz Ellis | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
| 5 | "Icarus" | Quyen Tran | Katie Swain | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
| 6 | "Loco" | Quyen Tran | Felicia Hilario | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
| 7 | "DNA" | Clément Virgo | Story by : Jeanine C. Daniels Teleplay by : V. J. Boyd & Dana Kitchens | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
| 8 | "No More Madness" | Clément Virgo | Stephen Belber | November 28, 2024 (2024-11-28) |
Production
The series was ordered in February 2023 with Colman Domingo set to star. One month later, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, and Thaddeus J. Mixson were cast.
Reception
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 74% approval rating with an average rating of 7/10, based on 23 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Colman Domingo's commanding performance smooths over The Madness' occasional descent into political didacticism, making for a mystery worth investigating." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 65 out of 100 based on 19 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
References
- ^ Travis, Emlyn (August 22, 2024). "Colman Domingo is a man on a mission in The Madness exclusive first-look photos". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- Otterson, Joe (February 8, 2023). "Colman Domingo to Star in Netflix Limited Series 'The Madness'". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- Porter, Rick (February 8, 2023). "Colman Domingo to Star in Netflix Thriller 'The Madness'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- Petski, Denise (March 8, 2024). "'The Madness': Marsha Stephanie Blake, John Ortiz Among 4 Cast In Netflix Limited Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- "The Madness: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- "The Madness: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
External links
- The Madness on Netflix
- The Madness at IMDb
