Mad Dogs
Created by Cris Cole
On Sky One
A darkly comic psychological thriller built on male friendship and paranoia, where a holiday murder spirals into entanglement with crime and corruption.
Mad Dogs is a British black comedy and psychological thriller television series created by Cris Cole that began airing on Sky1 on 10 February 2011. It is produced by Left Bank Pictures, and co-produced by Palma Pictures. The series stars John Simm, Marc Warren, Max Beesley, and Philip Glenister as four long-time and middle-aged friends getting together in a villa in Majorca to celebrate the early retirement of their friend Alvo. However, after Alvo is murdered, the group find themselves caught up in the world of crime and police corruption.
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Like Mad Dogs
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mad Dogs
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mad Dogs, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mad Dogs, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mad Dogs, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
