Furious Season 2 Confirmed: Hulu Renews Emmy Rossum’s Hit Crime Thriller

Hulu has officially greenlit Furious for Season 2, and the news could not have come at a better time. Ahead of its Season 1 finale, Hulu’s Furious — starring Emmy Rossum and Lola Petticrew — has been renewed for Season 2. It is an unusually early pickup by the Disney streamer, which like other platforms usually waits for long-tail viewership data before making a renewal decision.

What Is Furious About?

Furious comes from Elizabeth Meriwether — the mind behind New Girl, The Dropout, and Dying for Sex — and follows an FBI agent named Alice Black (Rossum), who is chasing down a mysterious and calculating female serial killer (Lola Petticrew). The series is loosely inspired by the 1987 psychological thriller film Black Widow from director Bob Rafelson.

Co-starring Lola Petticrew as a serial killer who winds up in a cat-and-mouse game with Rossum’s dysfunctional FBI agent, the series has earned strong reviews for its ability to blend standard crime show tropes with a more nuanced and focused look at the way violence against women creates a sort of murderous domino effect.

As the official logline puts it: “Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur.”

Furious Season 2: At a Glance

Cast & Crew

Furious stars Emmy Rossum as Alice Black, an FBI agent on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer played by Lola Petticrew, who was crowned TVLine’s Performer of the Week for her work in the show’s fifth episode.

The cast also includes Quincy Tyler Bernstine as Alice’s FBI colleague Nora Washington, and Scoot McNairy as NYPD homicide detective Danny Kelly, along with recurring guest stars Jake Lacy, Rob Delaney, Hope Davis, Rob Yang, and Steve Way.

Emmy Rossum: The Force Behind Furious

Emmy Rossum is not just the lead actress of Furious — she is also one of the show’s driving forces behind the scenes. Hulu has renewed the Emmy Rossum-led thriller for Season 2, with creator Elizabeth Meriwether and Rossum both returning as executive producers.

Meriwether executive produces alongside Rossum through her Composition 8 banner, as well as Ronald Bass, Matt Olmstead, and Sam Hoffman. Rossum, best known for her long-running role as Fiona Gallagher in Shameless, delivers a critically acclaimed performance as the relentless and complex Alice Black.

Why Did Hulu Renew So Early?

The early renewal is a direct result of remarkable viewership momentum. The series appears to have gained viewers as its run progressed rather than peaking with its premiere. According to the streamer, one-day views for Episode 7 were up 40% compared with the premiere.

For Furious, Hulu opted for the hybrid release model — with three episodes dropping at once and then one episode per week — proving to be a successful method.

Viewership increased week on week, and it is believed to be the No. 1 show on Disney+ and Hulu around the world in August, as well as the No. 2 freshman show on Hulu in the United States throughout the whole year.

Critical Reception

Critics say that the show is great, with a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score. TVLine named it one of the best shows of 2026 so far, and audience response has been consistently enthusiastic throughout the season.

Creator Elizabeth Meriwether shared her motivation for the show: “I love serial killer shows, but I’d never seen one with a female serial killer other than Killing Eve. I wanted to dive into that character and Black Widow seemed like a good framework.”

What to Expect from Season 2

Hulu has not yet revealed story details, additional casting, an episode count, or a production timeline for Season 2. However, given the explosive momentum of Season 1, expectations are sky-high. The announcement gives Furious some momentum heading into its first-season finale.

Where to Watch Furious

Furious is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the US for bundle subscribers and on Disney+ internationally.

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