Netflix viewers have been eagerly anticipating the release of The Madness, a thrilling new series. But when will it be available and what’s the storyline?
As we approach Christmas, several exciting new series are on the horizon, including Black Doves, Squid Game season two, and Virgin River, to name just a few.
However, while these fan favourites are awaited, there’s a fresh American conspiracy thriller limited series, The Madness, to look forward to.
The Madness Netflix release date
The drama received the go-ahead in February 2023 and, fortunately, the wait is over as The Madness premiered on Thursday, November 28.
All eight episodes have been dropped on Netflix, allowing subscribers to binge-watch the show over the weekend.
The Madness cast
Heading the cast as TV pundit Muncie Daniels is actor Colman Domingo, who bagged an Emmy Award in 2022 for his role in Euphoria and earned a Tony nomination last year as a producer for the play Fat Ham.
He has had a busy schedule in recent years, featuring in popular films like Sing Sing, Candyman, The Colour Purple, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
However, many fans might recognise him best for his portrayal of Victor Strand in AMC’s Fear The Walking Dead since its inaugural series in 2015.
Colman isn’t the only recognisable face in the show, with Orange Is The New Black star Marsha Stephanie Black playing Elena Daniels, Silver Linings Playbook’s John Ortiz as Franco Quinones, and Reasonable Doubt’s TJ Mixson as Demetrius.
Other notable guest stars include Deon Cole from Black-ish, Hamish Allan-Headley from Mayor of Kingstown, Bradley Whitford of The West Wing fame, and Stephen McKinley Henderson, known for his role in Fences.
The Madness plot
As for what to anticipate from the Netflix thriller, here’s a brief rundown of The Madness: “Muncie Daniels is a political consultant-turned-TV pundit who may have lost his way in life.
“Taking a work sabbatical in the Poconos to pen the great American novel, Muncie becomes the sole witness to the murder of a prominent white supremacist, and now he’s being implicated in the crime.
“Muncie is compelled to flee, embarking on a desperate quest to vindicate himself and unravel a worldwide conspiracy before it’s too late.
“Along this journey, he’ll rekindle ties with his family, discover unexpected allies, and combat disinformation in an era of post-truth.”
The Madness is available to watch on Netflix.