Full Breakdown
Hulu’s Serial-Killer Drama “Furious” Premieres
7/28/2026, 8:11:13 AM
Series Overview & Release Schedule
The streaming guide lists subsequent episodes slated for weekly release on August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, and August 31. The eight-part series stars Emmy Rossum as former NYPD detective Alice Black, alongside Lola Petticrew, Scoot McNairy, Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Jake Lacy.
Premise and Main Characters
According to the Los Angeles Times, the show follows Alice Black, now working for the FBI after being ostracized by the NYPD for exposing her boyfriend’s role in her hospitalization. She is drawn into a homicide investigation requested by former colleague Danny Kelly (McNairy). The murder is committed by Catherine (Petticrew), a petite woman who adopts multiple wigs and aliases to conceal her identity. Catherine’s killings are portrayed as a mission rather than a compulsion, echoing the 1987 film “Black Widow.” Alice’s pursuit brings her into contact with Nora Washington (Bernstine), the head of the FBI unit handling sex-trafficking and child-abuse cases, who challenges Alice’s motives with a pointed question about self-hatred.
Creative Background
The series is created by Elizabeth Meriwether, known for “New Girl” and “Dying for Sex.” The Los Angeles Times notes that “Furious” acknowledges an inspirational debt to “Black Widow” but retains only the concept of a female serial killer and the relational dynamic between hunter and hunted.
Critical Reception
The Los Angeles Times review characterizes the show as a blend of procedural thriller and relationship drama, highlighting strong performances that explore themes of abuse, exploitation, and love. While the serial-killer premise is familiar, the review argues the series transcends “low-form fiction” by offering nuanced character studies—particularly the morally ambiguous portrayal of Catherine, who is presented as both manipulative predator and wounded victim.
