Emmy Rossum Crime Drama ‘Furious’ Elevates Trauma Tropes Through Strong Performances: TV Review

Furious is a dark, engrossing crime thriller on Hulu starring Emmy Rossum. The series follows a female FBI agent tracking a female serial killer. While loosely inspired by the 1987 thriller Black Widow, the show focuses on a child trafficking victim who targets her former abusers. Critics highlight the series as a smart and insightful drama that elevates trauma tropes through strong performances, effectively shifting the narrative focus from wealth-seeking killers to victims seeking justice.