Emmy Rossum and Liz Meriwether have teamed up to create the new Hulu series "Furious," which explores themes of anger, trauma, and justice through a suspenseful narrative. Rossum stars as FBI Agent Alice Black, a former NYPD detective on the trail of a female serial killer played by Lola Petticrew. Petticrew’s character targets powerful men, driven by deep-seated rage, while Rossum’s character grapples with her own unresolved trauma that fuels her pursuit of the suspect.

The series delves into the complexities of rage, portraying it not simply as destructive but also as a motivating force. Rossum described rage as often misunderstood, emphasizing its potential to connect people and inspire action. She noted that her character, Alice, must manage her intense emotions carefully given the demands of her professional role, yet she gradually becomes more aware of how her own anger influences her decisions.

For Meriwether, known primarily for her comedic work on shows such as "New Girl" and "Single Parents," writing "Furious" marked a departure into more dramatic territory. She acknowledged the challenge of writing scenes centered on anger, stating that it compelled her to confront emotions she typically deflects through humor. According to Meriwether, this allowed her to explore a broader range of human experience beyond comedy.

Meriwether emphasized that while rage is a central theme in the series, it is not the sole focus. The show examines how anger can both empower and imprison individuals, and how unaddressed trauma might lead people down various difficult paths. She framed the story as more than a straightforward cat-and-mouse thriller, instead highlighting its engagement with the messy, complicated realities of victimhood and the quest for justice.

Rossum pointed to a nuanced dynamic between the two lead characters, describing an “invisible thread” of sisterhood that reveals their similarities despite opposing roles as hunter and hunted. This relationship invites viewers to consider the possibility that Alice’s pursuit of the killer may also awaken within her a desire for personal retribution tied to her own past.

The first three episodes of "Furious" have been released on Hulu, with new episodes scheduled to premiere weekly on Mondays. The series seeks to provoke reflection on the nature of anger and its role in personal and social justice.