Plot Synopsis

DOGS is series of six, one-hour episodes that celebrate the unique ways that dogs -- from rescue animals to loyal companions -- bring out the best in people. From war-torn Syria to a restaurant in Italy, this series explores the unshakeable devotion between dogs and their owners, no matter the circumstances. Released on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT by Netflix, each 60-minute episode of the first season features a different dog story:

"The Kids with a Dog" (directed by Heidi Ewing): Corrine, an 11 year old girl who suffers from traumatic seizures, is forever changed when she meets Rory, a certified dog who has been trained to detect oncoming seizures. This episode highlights the depths of a closely formed friendship between a child and their dog, the unbreakable trust they have in each other and the incredible power of a dog's ability to assist humans in health and wellness.

"Bravo, Zeus" (directed by Amy Berg): Two years after fleeing his home in war-torn Syria, Ayham has made a new home for himself in Germany. He cannot feel at peace however, until he is reunited with his best friend, a Siberian Husky named Zeus. Ayham and his friends risk everything they have to bring Zeus across the border from Syria to Lebanon in the hopes of ultimately being reunited in Germany.

"Ice on the Water" (directed by Richard Hankin): In a picturesque town off of Lake Como, Italian fisherman Alessandro relies on his partner, Ice, a 10-year-old Labrador to help with the family business as they get ready for the busy tourist season. The fishermen in town struggle, but Ice continues to stand guard and do all he can, even in the coldest winter months.

"Scissors Down" (directed by Roger Ross Williams): In Japan, people's relationships with their dogs is on a whole new level. Dogs are dressed in clothing to match their owners and the craft of dog grooming is a true artform. This episode follows two of the world's most renowned dog groomers as they fly to California to compete in the ultimate dog grooming competition.

"Territorio De Zaguates" (directed by T.J. Martin and Daniel Lindsay): Territorio de Zeguates is a sanctuary deep in the Costa Rican rainforest that houses thousands of dogs and saves them from living on the streets. But with that many dogs, how long can the organization sustain without running out of resources? The people who run the shelter dedicate their lives to making these dogs lives better, even at their own expense.

"Second Chances" (directed by Amy Berg): New York City has a love affair with adopting dogs. There are more dogs in New York than there are people in the city of Cleveland - and thousands of them are rescues. This episode follows every step of this adoption ecosystem through the charity Hearts and Bones as they go on a rescue mission to bring dogs from a kill shelter in the south to the Big Apple for a better life.
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The four-episode second season of DOGS dropped on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 on Netflix. Whether it's the story of an astronaut, a Brazilian priest, a military contractor, or the handler of a legendary university mascot, DOGS reveals how these beautiful animals occupy the same place in all of our hearts -- one reserved not just for pets, but for family.