Dogs, their love is unconditional, their videos instant viral hits, and thinking about them dying brings even the toughest man to his knees. Netflix’s newest documentary, titled Dogs, takes cheap shots at giving viewers all the feels—and it’s working.
Like you don’t cry every time a sad dog story appears on your Facebook timeline already, the six-part series follows stories about what bonds us and dogs. And not just any stories, the most heart-twisting ones Netflix could find.
For example, one episode follows the story of Zeus, a beautiful husky stuck in war-torn Syria after his owner had to flee. They detail his owner’s journey to getting back his pal.
Netflix describes the series as “an elegant, engaging, and cinematic vérité documentary series celebrating the deep emotional bonds between people and their beloved four-legged best friends.”
“Dogs takes us on an inspirational journey exploring the remarkable, perhaps even magical qualities that have given these animals such a special place in all of our hearts,” the streaming giant said in a press release.
And of course, people are buying into this and loving every second of it.
i really started the dogs nextflix documentary like i’m not gonna combust into tears within mINUTES
— deven (@Devenn16) November 17, 2018
Twitter has exploded with viewers whose emotions have gone awry.
https://twitter.com/MeganWood19/status/1063807064869400581
If you have a stuffy nose just watch the Dogs documentary on Netflix and soon you'll have snot and tears all over your face, poof no more stuffy nose
— Jason (@Bruncleson) November 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/ohstrawberry_/status/1063809585046155264
Just sobbed my eyes out with Jill and Alaina to episode 2 of ‘DOGS’ the documentary pic.twitter.com/KxrFLuCApI
— abbey !! (@ruthlesslovers) November 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/annadbruce/status/1063568552148590594
What did we do to deserve dogs?
@NetflixUK you are killing me with your new documentary on dogs. What did we do to deserve such beautiful creatures?! pic.twitter.com/hyfYmAbDM4
— Rosanna Pillajo (@RosieLiz88) November 17, 2018
Some are unsure if they are mentally ready to embark on such an emotional journey.
https://twitter.com/raaachel_O/status/1063806621459992576
I wanna watch the dog documentary on Netflix but idk if I’m mentally or emotionally prepared bc FOR SURE I’m gonna cry.
— P. (@paolaim5) November 16, 2018
Last time I watched a dog movie I cried during and after bc I miss Banksy so much. pic.twitter.com/5Cl4NqegOi
And others are sending warnings.
https://twitter.com/praisegerardgay/status/1063779000064053248
https://twitter.com/LjdubAAL/status/1063526587419652096
If you want to ease in slowly here’s the trailer. Go ahead, grab some tissues because you will need them.
Oh, and when you’re finished, here’s a picture of my friend’s dog Olive to make you feel better.
