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After watching 4 episodes, the first thought I had was- that could easily have been done in 2! And therein likes the problem. It's not the acting, the actors or the plot. It's just that somebody decided to drag this across 8 episodes.

This means that the plot is needlessly stretched, the story meanders and sometimes you feel like just fast forwarding 10 mins so that they get to the point.

As far the people rating this 3 stars, it's really not that bad. Netflix really needs to start undertaking understanding that people won't get dragged by shows that are stretched just to keep one on the platform. And that's all this is- an effort to keep you on 8 hours!

Just started watching and it's a 6-8 possibly. Just wanted to get on here and direct attention to how weird these reviews are. Either 10s or 5 and below. It feels like people either love it or hate it with no in-between. Personally, I think it's solid so far, but not mind-blowing. Some aspects are really engaging, while others are a bit predictable or drag at times. The acting is decent, and the pacing is alright, though it could use more depth in some areas. Overall, I wouldn't rate it a perfect 10, but it definitely deserves more nuance than what I've been seeing in these reviews. It's a watchable show with potential that might get better as it goes. Hopefully, as it progresses, it finds a better balance.

6 Episodes in but still so much of it is cringeworthy, the script is its own worst enemy. Unfortunately the writers have made the characters all seem like total morons where they make decisions that are simply not realistic, From the main characters who make decisions that no sane person would ever do to the police and FBI who all do things that would just never happen in real life as they would all get the sack to all the supporting roles, it really hurts the overall story. It is like watching one of those horror movies where the characters all decide to split up as they don't want to work together even though there is an axe wielding maniac somewhere. I like the premise of the story and the acting while not great is ok but the script is just awful. I am really struggling to finish this.

This show started pretty good and it was very interesting, but somewhere in the middle of it, I got lost.

The characters were good, the acting could have been better, but I think that everything could have been sorted out in like five or six episodes. It became boring.

Too much dragging and unnecessary scenes and moments. I got to the end, somehow.

Also, some scenes were to cringe and not believable at all. Very mediocre. It felt like I was watching some type of telenovela.

All in all, I do recommend this because it was not that bad, it was okay with a dose of boredom.

Was sorry for that guy Franco, you'll see.

There are many elements to this series that are well done. But I just felt it was awkward. There were so many things about the script, the direction and the acting that felt awkward. Embarrassingly so at times.

Some of the dialogue seemed so incomplete and so unpolished that I was left shaking my head. It rendered the relationships in the story incomplete and lacking depth. I feel I should have had warm feelings for many characters, but didn't.

I understand techniques to make the audience uneasy, but this is different. If it was deliberate, it failed in the execution. If this is a new style of film making, I hope it passes.

Nice interesting thriller show. I'm quite impatient with series, if they don't catcg my attention in the first minutes, I give up, however, I ended up binge-watching this one in one night. The storyline is basically the reality of what's happening in that part world today, the racism, gun crime etc. I would say the main problem with this show is it dragged for too long If it was made as a movie or with 4 eps max, it would have been perfect. But at the middle it started dragging and I felt there were many unnecessary and unrelated scenes we could have done without. But overall, it's worth the watch.

I'm sure glad I ignored the bad reviews and watched this show anyway. I found it very entertaining, relevant, and interesting. A few well placed twists and hearty laughs, too. I simply did not see the issues anyone mentioned in the negative reviews. The pacing, acting, etc are all fine, good even. I liked the balance between the interpersonal dynamics and the big mystery. It takes its time but the slow moments were worth doing. Sure there are things that are unrealistic at times but not any more than is typical for this genre. It's not perfect but it was a good watch and it never pretends to be something it isn't.

It certainly leans into the politics of a political thriller but I found that made it more compelling, not less. If you like this sort of thing, give it a chance.

Started with plenty of promise but the story was unnecessarily dragged out with far too many episodes!! Half of the episodes would have sufficed imo.

The main character pmo. He's supposed to be highly regarded and intelligent but kept making one bad choice after another which (I think) helped undermine his credibility.

I appreciated the concept of the show - exposing corruption and showing how ordinary people can be caught in the crossfire of systemic greed and political schemes. And also highlighting the dangers of unchecked corporate influence!! But the execution was a little disappointing.

Boy I wanted to like this. Have liked other things Colman has done, but this is a waste of time. Some really questionable and predictable script choices and, sorry to say, not great acting across the board. And poor Colman is just miscast here. He's not this kinda lead. Reminded me of when Tyler Perry tried to play Alex Cross. Just not believable. As the series dragged on, and scene after scene of two people inexplicably whispering to each other plot points (why not SHOW us?) it was really hard to stay awake.

Watching Colman run was painful. Always funny to me when non-athletic actors get the opportunity to play action-heavy roles. (He wasn't great with the action on Fear the Walking Dead, and he's not here either). It always takes me out and smells like a vanity project. His mouth hangs open every scene when he's "thinking" (a tell that he's not comfortable and preoccupied with playing "straight" in my opinion). Not everyone gets to be an action star.

On to the next. Skip this one.

First off it's a shame most films that use Philadelphia as the location never shoot there. It's an amazing place to do movies. Rocky, Blowout and most of M Night Shyamalan's films come to mind. Madness was filmed in Ontario because I guess it's cheaper to film in Canada. Oh well. So as much as I liked the limited series I can see politics rearing its ugly head in some of these reviews. It's a shame because it's actually really well done and has great acting to boot. I definitely say give it a chance and try to put yourself in the main character's shoes. Yes it's very uncomfortable and what makes it so good.

Coleman Domingo is becoming my favorite actor. He really can make reading the phone book a compelling story. And that's just about as compelling as The Madness right now. The dialogue is almost embarrassingly bad. They try very hard to be punchy and snappy but it comes across as very predictable and corny.

From the beginning, there's much about the story that just defies the most basic commonsense. I constantly find myself asking 'why why why?!' So much so that after episode 2, I skipped episode 7 just to see what happens at the end. I have little doubt that there's little more than lots of overwrought storytelling and superfluous dialogue in the episodes I skipped.

When I started watching this, I was quite impressed. The first episode was really intriguing and exciting. I love crime-dramas, so I was looking forward to binging this series.

The acting is excellent, throughout and hats off to the cast for making this at all watchable. They do brilliantly with a very poor script. I just found the dialogue really cringy and some of the decisions made by the main characters were just not believable. The storyline overall is interesting but a bit of a mess to be honest. I think it has some good elements in it, reflecting the issues there are with racism, right-wing groups etc but I felt that it was trying to sit on the fence about where the blame lies.

That said, I felt empathy for the family throughout and that is all down to the acting. I hope to see the cast in something more worthy of them in the future.

I enjoyed the start of the series, but I believe the ending fell a bit flat for me. The series attempted to wrap up the storylines in a more positive way but struggled to find a solid ending. There are episodes that could've been cut. It felt like a chore to watch episodes 6-7. I enjoyed the message especially living in this extremely polarizing climate. I would like a 2nd season if they can improve on the writing/plot but if this is truly just a limited series then I think they missed the mark and that's why I gave it a 7. It left me wanting more, but I'm unsure if it's because this season deserves another season or because I feel bad for them and want to give them a second chance.

I like to get lost in a movie or show. This one felt so inaccurate in places that I was constantly reminded I was watching tv. In episode 4, he is walking down the street in sunglasses and a hat (low key disguise). He takes his sunglasses off to see a tv showing he is wanted. Then he puts his sunglasses in his pocket and walks down the sidewalk, past people, feeling exposed! Why don't you put the other half of your disguise back on?!?! Come on! That just doesn't make any sense, and I'm reminded this is tv.

It started off great! I loved the first episode. It was very exciting. But it's really downhill from there.

Ignore the poor reviews. It's a solid gripping, fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing from start to finish. It's rare to see a show pack this much intensity into just a few episodes, but this one pulls it off with flair.

The pacing is relentless, with each episode leaving you on edge, eagerly queuing up the next. While the plot twists are sometimes predictable, they're executed with enough style and tension to remain satisfying.

The cast deserves high praise. The lead actor, in particular, delivers a standout performance-his portrayal of desperation, paranoia, and determination is both believable and compelling. Supporting characters are well fleshed out, each contributing to the story's layered complexity. However, I felt a few of the villains were a little one-dimensional, which slightly detracted from the narrative's depth.

Visually, the series is a treat. The cinematography perfectly captures the gritty, high-stakes atmosphere of the protagonist's journey. Chase scenes are shot with an almost claustrophobic intensity, immersing you in the action. The musical score is another highlight, amplifying the tension without being overbearing.

Where The Madness falters is in its occasional reliance on clichés-certain moments felt too familiar for seasoned thriller fans. Additionally, the ending, while satisfying, left a few threads dangling that I wish had been resolved.

Overall, The Madness is a binge-worthy series with strong performances, a taut plot, and excellent production value. It's not perfect, but it's a thrilling ride that's well worth your time. For fans of fast-paced mysteries, it's a no-brainer.

A solid 8/10.

You watch the first episode and see how unrealistic things are and you think " may be this is just this scene and it will get better" IT DOES NOT.

Plus, same outfit and a fugitive with a fresh haircut for 3 weeks? How is that even okay lmfao.

If you're black, the show thinks all yalls family are broken, if you're white, all yalls families are white supremacists. What the actual ignorance is this?

And sense this has to be 600 letters, watch Landman or Tulsa King instead and have some fun.

Happy holidays to everyone, but the writers and producers of this show. Early retirement is in their near future.

Since this was an out of the blue recommendation by netflix this series was a positiv surprise. Domingos sonore voice leads you through the whole drama, he is a cool, somewhat fancy guy, the family involvement thank good does not drift away into some cheesy tear shedding. What I like about the story is that Daniels is a legit guy who is being framed so the storyline lives off that constant hope that the truth comes out and he can rehabilitate himself and the mean framing, dragging him deeper into trouble and potentially to jail. The filming is quite appealing, the city of Philadelphia - which I have never been to - and the pastel colours go hand in hand nicely. Ah and one more thing: Domingo looks like rappin'4tay.

There was a better show in here somewhere but it never quite comes together. I watched the whole series in one sitting, which I guess says it must've been doing something right, and for fans of the "wrongly accused man fights conspiracy" genre there are definitely moments to enjoy. At times it almost has echoes of classic 70s paranoid thrillers like The Parallax View. And the idea to have a man fighting to clear his name whilst reconnecting with his estranged family works surprising well in some episodes - that is up until the end, when I thought the son's attitude and actions were totally out of the blue and not consistent at all with what had come before. The Madness showed a lot of promise, but confusing plot turns, uneven performances, and odd character motivations ultimately make it hard to recommend.

Coleman Domingo is great in this. I love John Ortiz in anything, so this was added to my list before it came out.

I like the character of Muncie Daniels and the first scenes of his work and personal life are interesting. He makes his way up to to an isolated cabin in the Poconos and runs into a white man in a truck who tells him to come by if he needs anything.

I also love how pretty this is. I have found a lot is to be desired when it comes to how things look. Movies and tv on several streaming networks are frequently so ugly I can't watch them. A return to cinematic form is needed and this one gets there many times. The scenes in the Poconos are reason enough to watch. The director and the cinematographer created something VISUALLY watchable. On set locations are awesome. Cheers to the location scout as well.

After the scenes in the Poconos is when you need a bit of time to get over some hurdles. The suspension of disbelief will at times elude you. Not because I don't believe white people can be as horrid as they are portrayed here, they can. But some of the portrayals felt cartoonish instead of believably sinister. I did like the thematic elements of social unease though. It is effective and point is taken.

However, I don't understand anyone who would go to a stranger's cabin in the middle of the woods, even if they said you could. I wouldn't do that ever. Especially if I was alone. Which I wouldn't be. Hanging in a forest by myself sounds nice, but nope. There would at least be a large dog present, preferably former military.

But this guy? Granted he's at least a foot taller than I am, has martial arts experience and is a runner. He's in great shape and probably doesn't feel vulnerable in the same ways a woman under 5'5" would feel, but again this is Pennsylvania Poconos and maybe you should if you're anyone but a cis white dude.

Anyhow, someone is murdered, Muncie is framed and the people who did it are coming after him and his family in a big way. His lawyer, played by Deon Cole advises him to leave the country with his family until it's sorted out. But Muncie doesn't do that because the show would be over. However, this makes a lot of sense. Leave I kept saying to the character. I would. But again, we have established my very developed sense of risk aversion.

The best thing about this show are the performances. Everyone here is really keeping this show together in a big way. I think all the people involved are talented and warrant more projects to hone their craft, because this has a lot going for it, even though it did unravel a bit a times. Making a film or tv show is an immense project. This art form is intensely collaborative and hard to accomplish and the film makers should be congratulated for the entertaining premise and the social commentary.