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The Madness

The Madness

Thriller starring West Philly native Colman Domingo as a CNN pundit and Penn professor framed for murder in the Poconos. Features extensive Philadelphia filming locations including Malcolm X Park and Reading Terminal Market.

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About

The Madness is an eight-episode Netflix conspiracy thriller created by Stephen Belber, starring Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels, a CNN media pundit and former Philadelphia native. While at a cabin in the Poconos woods, Muncie stumbles upon a dead body and quickly finds himself framed for the murder of a notorious white supremacist leader. The series co-stars Marsha Stephanie Blake, John Ortiz, Leo Woodall, John Slattery, and Jessica Henwick. Although set primarily in Philadelphia and the Pocono Mountains, the production filmed largely in and around Toronto, with additional scenes shot in Atlanta and Manhattan. Pre-strike Toronto filming ran from March 27 to July 14, 2023, before the writers' and actors' strikes halted production. Filming resumed from March 4-29, 2024 in Toronto, with Atlanta sequences captured in February 2024. Notable Toronto-area filming locations include Parkwood National Historic Site in Oshawa (standing in as a character's grand estate), the Breezy Corners restaurant in Freelton (a diner scene), and the Cotton Factory in Hamilton (a warehouse location). Manhattan's Times Square and 42nd Street near AMC Empire 25 were used for New York establishing shots. The series premiered on Netflix on November 28, 2024. Colman Domingo has expressed interest in a second season, saying there is more to explore with Muncie, though Netflix has not yet confirmed a renewal.

Filming Locations

9 locations

Malcolm X Memorial Park - West Philadelphia

5100 Pine St

Colman Domingo filmed at park across from his childhood elementary school (Sammy B. Huey).

Philadelphia

Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

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Colman Domingo Childhood Home

52nd St and Chancellor St

Domingo insisted on filming at his actual childhood home.

Philadelphia

Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

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Reading Terminal Market

51 N 12th St

Historic market featured in series.

Philadelphia

Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

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University City - Walnut Street

Walnut St, University City

Running scenes along Schuylkill. Episode 1 opens here.

Philadelphia

Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

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SEPTA 52nd Street Station

52nd St Station

Muncie runs under the elevated station at intersection of Haddington, Walnut Hill, Mill Creek, and Dunlap neighborhoods.

Philadelphia

Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

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Philly AIDS Thrift

710 S 5th St

Local landmark featured in series.

Philadelphia

Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

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African Cultural Art Forum

West Philadelphia

West Philly cultural institution featured.

Philadelphia

Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

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HARE Hair Salon - Queen Village

Queen Village, Philadelphia

Salon where Muncie is seen on TV.

Philadelphia

Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

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Philadelphias Magic Gardens

1020 South St

Alleyway chase scene possibly filmed at mosaic art installation.

Philadelphia

Apr 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

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Sources

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Details

Type
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Network / Studio
Netflix
Filming Cities
Philadelphia
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Last Updated
February 21, 2026

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