‘Furious’ series review: Emmy Rossum powers this tale of feminine rage
The series 'Furious' follows an FBI agent investigating a conspiracy involving sex trafficking and the deaths of wealthy men. The review highlights the show's exploration of systemic societal issues and the protagonist's personal struggles within law enforcement.
Why it matters
The show reflects a growing trend in media that uses crime drama to critique institutional corruption and gender-based violence.
What a thrilling ride Furious turned out to be! While the premise of a driven FBI agent hunting down a serial killer might seem familiar, Elizabeth Meriwether has dissected the story to show a cross-section of the good, bad and ugly aspects of society.
Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) is a former NYPD homicide detective who has joined the FBI and is banished to answer the tip line. On the other side of town, it is Halloween and a young woman, Catherine (Lola Petticrew) offers candy to a child dressed as Dracula, while inside, a man struggles to find his feet as he crawls on the floor.
Alice finds a connection between the deaths of wealthy men from fentanyl overdoses and a young woman who seems to know how to enter and exit a building without being captured on camera.
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