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Media researcher Muncie Daniels must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos. Colman Domingo’s first starring role on television. From the outset, The Madness does little to hide the fact that it’s not a TV series, but a critique of contemporary American society, focusing specifically on the influence of the far right and media manipulation. While these themes are timely, their presentation often feels forced and didactic, leaving little room for subtlety or viewer interpretation. Despite Daniels’ excellent performance, his and many of the other characters are often reduced to stereotypes that fit neatly into the show’s ideological framework. The nuances make it difficult to engage with the characters on a deeper level, as they are primarily used to advance the show’s political agenda. The same people who find this show fascinating, intelligent, and entertaining are the same people who find CNN journalism.




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