Hulu's 'Furious' Crime Drama Explores Vigilantism and Trafficking
Hulu's new crime drama 'Furious,' created by Elizabeth Meriwether, premiered this week. The series follows Catherine (Lola Petticrew), a survivor of child sex trafficking who murders the men involved in her abuse, including a wealthy lawyer (Rob Delaney). Parallel to her vigilante quest, two FBI agents—rookie Alice (Emmy Rossum) and veteran Nora (Quincy Tyler Bernstine)—investigate the murders and uncover a pedophilic network led by an Epstein-like billionaire. The show balances genre thrills with serious themes, exploring survival, complicity, and the limits of the legal system. Meriwether, known for 'New Girl' and 'The Dropout,' brings a dark, empathetic tone. The series features mordant humor and nuanced character dynamics, particularly between Alice and Nora. Catherine's character is portrayed as a complex, sometimes contrived, vigilante. The show critiques law enforcement's indifference to gendered violence and the difficulty of prosecuting trafficking cases.
Key facts
- Hulu's 'Furious' debuted in August 2026.
- Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, known for 'New Girl' and 'The Dropout.'
- Stars Lola Petticrew as Catherine, a trafficking survivor turned serial killer.
- Rob Delaney plays Oliver, a wealthy lawyer and Catherine's first victim.
- Emmy Rossum plays FBI rookie Alice; Quincy Tyler Bernstine plays veteran Nora.
- The series follows Catherine's murders and the FBI investigation into a pedophilic network.
- The network's ringleader is described as Epstein-like.
- The show explores themes of survival, complicity, and institutional failure.
Entities
Artists
- Elizabeth Meriwether
- Lola Petticrew
- Rob Delaney
- Emmy Rossum
- Quincy Tyler Bernstine
- Jake Lacy
- Scoot McNairy
Institutions
- Hulu
- FBI
- NYPD
Locations
- Manhattan
- New York City