Stephen Belber’s conspiracy thriller, The Madness, swiftly garnered critical acclaim and audience admiration following its November 28, 2024 release. Much of the credit for its global success goes to Colman Domingo, who delivered a compelling performance as protagonist Muncie Daniels, as well as the talented team of writers and showrunners.
The Madness’s 8-episode run left audiences, who quickly became devoted fans, craving more. As speculation about a second season circulates online, we’ll delve into the possibility of The Madness Season 2 in this article.
Has Netflix renewed The Madness Season 2?
As of now, Netflix has not officially renewed The Madness for a second season, which isn’t unexpected given that the thriller only premiered on the streaming platform a week ago.
Typically, renewal decisions take time, and the show’s performance is likely being evaluated. Fans can remain hopeful, as a decision is likely to be announced in the coming weeks or months.
Netflix has a mixed track record when it comes to renewing series, as evident from the recent cancellation of the fan-favorite series Kaos, starring Jeff Goldblum. On the other hand, the streaming giant demonstrated its willingness to commit to popular shows by swiftly renewing the romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This just days after its release.
In an interview with Deadline, when asked about another season, Colman Domingo said,
“This show, I think there’s more from Muncie. I would really love to engage with a Season 2, so we’ll see if people think he’s got more story in him as well, so I hope people watch.”
The Madness Season 2 Cast
Suppose The Madness does return for another season. In that case, we have no doubt that Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Rustin) will return to our screens to play the role of Muncie Daniels, a media pundit who was forced to prove his innocence after he stumbled upon a dead body in the woods on a solo trip.
Joining Domingo in The Madness Season 2 will likely be Marsha Stephanie Blake (See You Yesterday, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey), Gabrielle Graham (Marry Me This Christmas, Twenties), and Thaddeus J. Mixson (Creed III, Candy Cane Lane).
When and Where Can You Watch The Madness Season 2?
Since the first season of The Madness premiered on Netflix in late November 2024, one can expect Season 2 at least a year or more later. We wouldn’t be opposed to seeing Muncie Daniels around Christmas 2025!
Conclusion
There are still too many question marks about The Madness Season 2. However, we hope for more updates in the coming weeks. Rest assured, we will keep this article updated, so make sure you keep a lookout!