Dogs (TV series)
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Genre | Documentary |
Created by | Glen Zipper |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 10 |
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Executive producers | |
Producer | Paul McGuire |
Running time | 44–54 minutes |
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Network | Netflix |
Release | November 16, 2018 July 7, 2021 | –
Dogs is a 2018 American documentary television series which premiered on Netflix.[1] The series, created by Glen Zipper,[2] was released on November 16, 2018.
The first season contains six episodes, roughly 50 minutes apiece. Each episode examines a facet of life in which dogs and humans interconnect, showcasing the relationship between dogs and humans for different countries, cultures and people.[3][4]
In June 2019 it was announced that the show would return for a second season.[5] The second season was released on July 7, 2021.[6]
Premise
Dogs primarily explores the bond between dogs and humans throughout the world.[7]
Episodes
Season 1 (2018)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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1 | 1 | "The Kid with a Dog" | November 16, 2018 | |
Corrine, a young American girl with service dog, a Goldendoodle named Rory, who can help Corrine detect seizures before they occur. The family then adjusts to Rory's presence. | ||||
2 | 2 | "Bravo, Zeus" | November 16, 2018 | |
A Syrian refugee named Ayham attempts to smuggle his dog, Zeus, out of Damascus, Syria to Berlin, Germany, where he is living, with the help of an animal welfare group. | ||||
3 | 3 | "Ice on the Water" | November 16, 2018 | |
An elderly labrador, a family dog named Ice, helps his owner, Italian fisherman and restaurant owner Alessandro, living on the coast of Lake Como , as his livelihood is threatened. | ||||
4 | 4 | "Scissors Down" | November 16, 2018 | |
Japanese dog groomers Miki and Kenichi travel to the United States for a dog grooming competition, where their style clashes with their American competitors. | ||||
5 | 5 | "Territorio de Zaguates" | November 16, 2018 | |
free-range animal shelter called Territorio de Zaguates . Operating mostly on volunteer donations, they face problems with Costa Rican animal welfare authorities and other animal attacks on the dogs. | ||||
6 | 6 | "Second Chances" | November 16, 2018 | |
no-kill shelters , or placed in foster care. |
Season 2 (2021)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date [8] | |
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7 | 1 | "Much Ado About Blue" | July 7, 2021 | |
Butler University's beloved mascot — an aging English bulldog named Trip — faces retirement just as his longtime handler must undergo a risky surgery. | ||||
8 | 2 | "Space for Dogs" | July 7, 2021 | |
A former astronaut, Leland D. Melvin, hits the road with his Rhodesian ridgebacks on an emotional trip to honor his friends, the deceased crew of space shuttle Columbia. | ||||
9 | 3 | "It Takes a Village Dog" | July 7, 2021 | |
Dog lovers reach across borders to help a returning American veteran get a stray puppy from Iraq to the US, where they both face new difficulties. | ||||
10 | 4 | "The Protectors" | July 7, 2021 | |
A Brazilian priest's abiding compassion for unwanted strays inspires a grassroots network devoted to finding them homes, one dog at a time. |
Reception
The series has received positive reviews from critics.[9][10] On Rotten Tomatoes, the series' first season has a 92% approval rating with an average score of 9.17 out of 10 based on 12 critic reviews. The site's critical consensus states, "Dogs is a kindhearted series that offers viewers a glimpse of several extraordinary canines and the people they orbit, resulting in a hopeful celebration of humanity and its best friend."[11] Laura Bradley of Vanity Fair stated that "its primary draw is its earnest storytelling—never manipulative, never syrupy. Yes, there’s fluff on the surface—but at its core, Dogs is good."[12]
References
- ^ Italie, Leanne (21 November 2018). "Netflix docu-series 'Dogs' lovingly serves up the human bond". Associated Press. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ Harnick, Chris (16 November 2018). "The Story Behind Netflix's Dogs Documentary Series". E! Online. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "We Watched the 'Dogs' Netflix Series with Our Dogs". Outside Online. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ Kirkland, Justin (21 November 2018). "Netflix's 'Dogs' Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity". Esquire. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ Bender, Kelli (9 June 2021). "Netflix Is Going to the Cats and the Dogs this Summer with Shows Designed to Delight Pet Lovers". People. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Tuchiano, Danielle (12 June 2019). "Netflix Renews Dogs Docuseries for Season 2". Variety. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
- ^ Gonzalez, Sandra (16 November 2018). "Team behind Netflix's 'Dogs' seeks to breed unity". CNN. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Dogs – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Foreman, Alison (16 November 2018). "Netflix's 'Dogs' is so much more than another funny pet video". Mashable. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- Vulture.com. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Dogs: Season 1 (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ Bradley, Laura. "Netflix's Dogs Could Melt Even a Cat Person's Heart". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2 December 2018.