Netflix fans are hooked on a gripping thriller series that just dropped on the platform.

If you enjoy thrillers like Severance and Slow Horses, there’s a new Netflix hit that’s just for you.

Fans are singing its praises online. One Twitter user shared: “It’s actually scary as f*** bc that s*** literally be happening in real life.”

Another wrote: “What’s crazy is how REAL it is. Those offended are the problem.”

Some viewers have questioned its critical reception, with one commenting: “Such a good binge-watch. Not sure why the 56% on Rotten Tomatoes.”
Netflix fans are hooked on a gripping thriller series that just dropped on the platform. Credit: Netflix
The show’s diverse casting has also resonated with audiences.

A fan highlighted: “I loved most that Black men were the main characters in both of these series, defending their names, supported by their children and women in their lives. We needed that.”

Fans on TikTok are urging others to give it a try. One user said she turned it ‘on by accident’ and was immediately “hooked.’

“If y’all looking for something good to watch tonight, this is it. This is a good show, so make sure y’all tap in,” she said, adding that fans of CIA drama-style series would especially enjoy it.

The Guardian praises the show as ‘smartly plotted and expertly paced,’ highlighting its nuanced portrayal of the protagonist, Muncie Daniels, as he navigates challenges as a Black man within traditional thriller tropes.

Decider also recommends streaming the series, noting that: “Colman Domingo brings a veracity and intensity to his character that elevates what is potentially a run-of-the-mill thriller.”
If you enjoy thrillers like Severance and Slow Horses, there’s a new Netflix hit that’s just for you. Credit: Netflix
Starring Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo, alongside Marsha Stephanie Blake and Gabrielle Graham, The Madness has quickly become a favorite among Netflix audiences.

The show follows Muncie Daniels, a media pundit who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after stumbling upon a dead body in the Poconos.

As he fights to clear his name, the series delves into themes of technology, politics, and their impact on public perception in the 2020s.

Watch the trailer for The Madness here…