Madness on Netflix: Explaining the Series Ending with Colman Domingo

The Madness series premiered online this Thursday, November 28th on Netflix. This is 8 episodes of a complex conspiracy and its terrifying manifestations. In the latest episode, Muncie Daniels (Coleman Domingo), a TV journalist and father, finally seems to see the end of the tunnel after being wrongly accused of murder. However, despite the seeming return to normalcy, the finale leaves an unsettling atmosphere.

During the final scene, we find Muncie in the park, surrounded by his children and smiling welcomingly at his wife, Elena (Marsha Stephanie Blake), whom he was in the process of divorcing before falling into a sinister scheme.

Described by Colman Domingo Tudum This dynamic as a pillar of his character: “Munsey literally had to fight for Elena. Their relationship was a kind of north star for him. He fought to find a wife for his family.“

The Real Conspiracy: Billions to Manipulate the Truth

The heart of The Madness lies in a vast conspiracy orchestrated by the technology company Revitalize and its mysterious leader, Rodney Kreinz (Neil Hough). This shadowy group didn’t just fund election campaigns: it controlled the American political narrative through influencers and controversial figures like Mark Simon, aka Brother 14 leader of the white supremacist group The Forge, whom Muncie is accused of murdering.

Revitalize’s machinations went beyond mere misinformation. As Kreinz explains to Mancier during the final confrontation, all this happened to him only because “you were there“A sentence that reflects the glacial arbitrariness of the billionaire’s actions.

Wrongly accused of Simon’s murder, Munsey was only a pawn in the murder. Bringing this truth to light, he sets off a chain of events that culminates in the brutal death of Krainz, who was shot down by a former ally of The Forge.

Quinones, a tragic character

The journey of FBI agent Franco Quinones (John Ortiz) adds a tragic dimension to the series. Seeking justice for his brother, the victim of misinformation campaigns, Quinones becomes Muncie’s key ally. However, faced with the impotence of the system he serves, he decides to end his life in a powerful symbolic gesture.

Colman Domingo analyzes this moment with nuances:Quinones chooses to disconnect from this madness. We don’t think about what it means to someone who is in this position, who is trying to do the right thing, who is on this path, who thinks they can make a difference in the world.“This gesture emphasizes the psychological weight of fighting against seemingly insurmountable forces.

Munsi is faced with a crucial moral choice

One of the most intense moments in the finale comes when Muncy pulls a gun on Kreinz in his office. Still, he chose not to pull the trigger. “Muncie believes in redemption. He believes in the goodness of everyone. If Muncy killed him in cold blood, it would change his entire DNA“- explains Domingo.

This choice humanizes the character and emphasizes his desire not to become one of the monsters he fights. But this decision does not eliminate the danger. Kreinz himself warns Munsey that other billionaires will continue their destructive activities: “This is what the world is made of.“

An open but hopeful ending

The last look exchanged between Mancie and Elena symbolizes all this darkness. Their relationship, though fractured, remains central to the character’s development. Domingo summarizes:Munsey found a reason to live.“Without it, he could not survive.

Although the series ends on a seemingly peaceful note, it reminds us that Mancier’s fight is far from over. He knows that there will always be a new threat. “He’s just not going to go back to teaching high school and barbecuing with the kids“, the actor promises.

Thus, madness does not simply close its plot. It encourages us to think about the dangers of information manipulation and the struggles needed to protect the truth.