"The Madness" starring Colman Domingo is one of Netflix's best thrillers

December 3, 2024

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The Madness is the supercharged, highly immersive new thriller series from Netflix. Debuting on the streaming platform on November 28, the 8-episode series stars Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels, a CNN analyst on the cusp of getting his own TV show who is framed for the murder of a notorious white supremacist after he stumbles upon a dead body in the Pennsylvania Pocono Woods. With no help from the police, Daniel's world is thrust into a world of chaotic madness as he investigates the crime to clear his name. It's a race against time as Daniels must figure out who is trying to frame him before it's too late.

Created by Stephen Belber and directed by Clement Virgo, the series is also executive-produced by Belber, Virgo, V. J. Boyd, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kaitlin Dahill.

The series stars:

• 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

• Alison Wright as Julia Jayne

• Deon Cole as Kwesi

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Colman Domingo is excellent in this series, with a captivating and breathtakingly authentic performance that gives chills. The multi-talented actor best known for Fear of The Walking Dead, with elevated attention for his tremendous work in Rustin and this year's Sing Sing, proves why he should have his top picks for the best screenplays Hollywood has to offer. With a commanding presence that shows his copious range, the versatile actor delivers emotional pathos of increased desperation, anger, isolation, and survival as the mystery unfolds as he desperately tries to put the pieces together, trying to protect himself and his family.

The series is gripping, flawlessly showcasing heightened paranoia, which elevates in each episode with intensity, excitement, suspense, and action sequences that leave viewers on the edge of their seats and keep you guessing from start to finish with the plot of political corruption, media manipulation, and current social issues that remain relevant today.

The Madness is simply one of the best thrillers available to stream. It features layered performances not just by Domingo but also by the supporting cast. His interpersonal relationships with his ex-wife and estranged kids are also compelling, adding a rich layer of authenticity that makes you root for Daniels and his entire family.

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The Madness is currently streaming on Netflix.

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