When it comes to the idea of pets, there will be more empathy and love, especially with dogs. It is a documentary series that shows the interconnectedness of dogs and humans in one place and the extent of deep emotional bonds between dogs and humans. This series begins with a Syrian refugee who longs for reunion, looking to develop dangerous plans with a loyal friend to smuggle him to Zeus.
It will make you cry. You don't really have a say in the matter. This is a series that can feel almost algorithmically designed to turn everybody it comes into contact with into a sobbing wreck, over and over again.
Yes, it is moving, and, yes, the featured canines are often adorable, loyal and always lovable, but the story of each dog is used to unlock something more intricate and intense.
Yes, lolling tongues, floppy ears, and wagging tails abound, but in the end, it's the people's stories that resonate the most in "Dogs." Dogs are easy to love, and through their example, we can relearn to love our fellow man.
Avoids silliness and schmaltz by telling the stories of dog owners, giving us a sense of their vulnerabilities and their dreams, before showing us how their dogs have taken up such a crucial position in their lives. The show is more touching as a result.
