Hulu's New 8-Episode Crime Drama Debuts to Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
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Key Points:
- Hulu's new crime drama, Furious, inspired by the 1987 film Black Widow, premiered on July 27 and has received critical acclaim, achieving a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 19 reviews.
- The series, created by Elizabeth Meriwether, has also been well-received by audiences, holding a 93% approval rating after its three-episode premiere.
- Critics praised the show's unflinching portrayal of complex characters and themes, with particular commendation for Emmy Rossum's performance and Brian Kirk's direction.
- Furious follows two women, an FBI agent and a serial killer, whose lives intersect as they pursue justice, blurring the lines between right and wrong; Rossum prepared for her role by shadowing law enforcement professionals.
- New episodes of Furious are released every Monday on Hulu, featuring a cast that includes Lola Petticrew, Scoot McNairy, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Jake Lacy.
