Hulu's New 100%-Rated Series With 'Shameless' Star Is One of the Best Crime Dramas of 2026
The show explores two divergent paths following the trauma of violence, presenting the detective and the criminal as mirror images of one another.
Summer isn't the perfect time to launch a potential hit series, but Hulu took a chance and released a project that has already earned a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Furious is a crime drama from showrunner Elizabeth Meriwether that follows an investigation into a series of brutal murders – it's a timely and aggressive response to revelations about sex trafficking.
What Is 'Furious' About?
The series opens with the cold-blooded murder of a prominent dynasty's scion, which is committed by a young woman. FBI agent Alice Black is dispatched to investigate the death of a prominent family's heir.
Black has a troubled past marked by romantic entanglements with colleagues, alcoholism, and domestic abuse.
Although Furious is billed as a remake of the thriller Black Widow, it retains the howcatchem formula: the culprit is revealed in the opening scene, and the suspense hinges on how the killer will be brought to justice.
Emmy Rossum and Lola Petticrew Carry 'Furious' on Their Shoulders
Emmy Rossum, best known for Shameless, hasn't played a truly broken, multidimensional character in a while. Her role as an FBI agent feels like a welcome outlet – the actress' total commitment is palpable.
Lola Petticrew, who was memorable in the series Say Nothing, crafts the persona of a sophisticated avenger here, blending cold-blooded cruelty with a stubborn, childlike quality.
Her character pursues a cold-blooded vendetta against wealthy, privileged criminals. Their confrontation mirrors two sides of the same trauma.
'Furious' Provides Timely and Insightful Social Commentary
Furious isn't afraid to tackle difficult subjects – the series feels like a timely and aggressive response to the revelations surrounding Epstein's island and the sex trafficking of minors.
Meriwether explores the mechanics of PTSD and the archetype of the abuse victim with boldness and sensitivity. However, at times, the dialogue lapses into heavy-handed didacticism, spelling out things that require no explanation.
Yet beneath the pop-psychology cliches, an intriguing dynamic emerges, driven by a desire to give voice to justified rage – in recent years, female rage has become explosive fuel for cinema.
Furious is clearly just gaining momentum and is poised to make a significant mark on the cultural conversation.
What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Furious'?
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Furious has 100% from critics and 87% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
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On IMDb, the series has a score of 7.5/10.
Where to Watch 'Furious'?
Furious is available to stream on Hulu.
