Netflix users hooked on new thriller The Madness
It's the Number 1 show on Netflix right now
Although Christmas films and TV shows seem to be everywhere at the moment, if you fancy a little escape from the festive season, Netflix have recently dropped a brand new thriller series called The Madness which is getting rave reviews.
After being released at the end of November, the eight-episode series is currently the most-watched show on the streaming platform right now, with viewers binging the entire series in just one day.
What is The Madness about?
Created by Stephen Belber, The Madness is a brand new American thriller series following a media pundit called Muncie Daniels, who attempts to clear his name after he stumbles upon a murder in the Poconos.
Netflix say of the plot: 'Muncie Daniels is a political consultant-turned-TV pundit who may have lost his way in life. While on a work sabbatical in the Poconos to write the great American novel, Muncie finds himself the only witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist, and now he's being framed for the crime.
'Muncie is forced to go on the run in a desperate fight to clear his name and unravel a global conspiracy before time runs out. Along the way he'll reconnect with his family, find unlikely allies, and fight against disinformation in a post-truth age.'
Watch the official trailer below:
When did it come out?
The Madness arrived on Netflix at 8am on Saturday 28th November 2024.
How many episodes?
The series is made-up of eight episodes.
How can I watch it?
The Madness is available to stream in full on Netflix now.
Who is in the cast?
American actor Colman Domingo plays the lead role of Muncie Daniels, alongside Marsha Stephanie Blake as Elena Daniels. Other names to appear in the mini-series include John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski and Gabrielle Graham.
Check out the main cast list below:
Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels
Marsha Stephanie Blake as Elena Daniels
Gabrielle Graham as Kallie
John Ortiz as Franco Quinones
Tamsin Topolski as Lucie Snipes
Thaddeus J Mixson as Demetrius
Stephen McKinley Henderson as Isiah
Deon Cole as Kwesi Dupree
Alison Wright as Julia Jayne
Dylan Taylor as Officer Lutz
Hamish Allan-Headley as Officer Wagner
Tahmoh Penikett as Mark Simon
Vinessa Antoine as Phaedra
Will there be a second series?
There's no official word yet on whether Netflix will renew The Madness for a second series, but with the early popularity the show has gained, we suspect it could certainly get another instalment.
Lead actor Colman Domingo also recently hinted about a second series during a chat with Deadline, saying: “Listen, I don’t really say this a lot about any show because I like going from moment to moment and having great moments in a show and moving on with my life and doing something else.
“This show, I think there’s more from Muncie. I would really love to engage with a Season 2, so we’ll see if people think he’s got more story in him as well, so I hope people watch.”
Where is it filmed?
Despite the show being set in West Philadelphia, the majority of filming actually took place in Toronto.
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The Madness is available to stream on Netflix now.
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