Mad Dogs

Mad Dogs is a darkly comedic psychological thriller television series that originally premiered on Sky1 in February 2011. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Majorca, the show revolves around four long-time friends—Alvo, Woody, Quinn, and Lloyd—who reunite to celebrate Alvo's early retirement at a villa he owns on the island. However, their vacation turns into a living nightmare when Alvo is brutally murdered, plunging them into the treacherous world of crime and police corruption.The series was developed by Cris Cole and originally conceived as a story about a rock band before it evolved into this gripping narrative. It garnered attention from various terrestrial networks, ultimately being commissioned by British Sky Broadcasting. Filmed in the picturesque landscapes of Majorca, Mad Dogs was meticulously produced over 44 days and a budget of four million euros.The heart of the story lies in the themes of friendship and aging, as Philip Glenister, one of the lead actors, mentioned that it is about confronting death while navigating the complexities of relationships. The show's pilot episode debuted with 1.61 million viewers, placing it amongst Sky1's highest-rated programs. Critics applauded Mad Dogs for its engaging narrative and compared it to British gangster films such as Sexy Beast, but with a twist—the dark humor that keeps audiences hooked till the very end.