"Furious" on Hulu: A Simple Guide to the Twisty New Crime Drama

What Is "Furious"?

Furious is a brand-new crime drama on Hulu created by Elizabeth Meriwether. Think of it like a cat-and-mouse game, but the "cat" is a mysterious female serial killer who targets men in their own homes. The show is dark, suspenseful, and—according to early reviews—totally addictive.

Key details to know:

• Stars: Lola Petticrew plays the killer (who uses many fake names).
• Vibe: "Savage, smart, and addictive" (Mashable’s review).
• Schedule: The first three episodes are out now; new ones drop every Monday through August 31.

Episode Breakdown: What Happens So Far?

Here’s the story in simple steps:

1. Episode 1 – The Introduction
   We meet the killer (Lola Petticrew). She picks men at random, goes into their homes, and kills them. She also mugs a young woman named Jinny and steals her identity.

2. Episode 2 – The Process
   The show pulls back the curtain. We see how she does it: manipulation, drugging her victims, and setting up a deadly hostage situation. It’s methodical and chilling.

3. Episode 3 – The Shelter & The Social Worker
   • The killer is now hiding at a domestic violence shelter under the stolen name "Jinny."
   • Enter Becky (played by Chloe Troast), a social worker at the shelter.
   • The killer (calling herself Catherine now) seduces Becky to get her to break shelter rules.
   • When seduction isn’t enough, Catherine switches to blackmail.
   • Becky eventually delivers a bag of supplies (cleaning products, a new wig) but says she’s done helping.
   • Catherine lures Becky into a wooded area of Central Park with the promise of weed and another hookup.
   • Becky’s body is later found there.

The Big Twist: Why Did Catherine Kill Becky?

Important Insight from the Actor (Lola Petticrew)

"Even though we (the audience) know Catherine is a stone-cold killer, Becky doesn’t know that. From Becky’s perspective, she’s just a social worker helping a vulnerable woman at a shelter. But Catherine sees it differently: Becky ‘took advantage’ of a vulnerable person (Catherine pretending to be Jinny). In Catherine’s twisted logic, **‘Becky, in a sense, is just as bad as any man.’ So—you gotta go.’"

In plain English: Catherine kills Becky not because Becky figured her out, but because Catherine resents the power dynamic. She views Becky’s "help" as exploitation, putting Becky on the same level as the men she usually targets.

Where to Watch

• Platform: Hulu
• Availability: Episodes 1–3 are streaming right now.
• Release Schedule: New episodes every Monday until August 31.

Summary

• Furious follows a female serial killer (Lola Petticrew) who assumes new identities to hunt men.
• By Episode 3, she’s hiding in a women’s shelter as "Jinny"/"Catherine."
• She manipulates and blackmails a social worker, Becky (Chloe Troast), then murders her in Central Park.
• The killer’s motive? A warped sense of justice: she believes Becky exploited her vulnerability, making her "just as bad as any man."
• New episodes drop weekly on Hulu through August.

FAQ

1. What is "Furious" about?
It’s a crime drama about a female serial killer who targets men in their homes, using manipulation, drugging, and stolen identities to avoid capture.

2. Who plays the killer?
Lola Petticrew plays the lead role (the killer goes by multiple names: Jinny, Vanessa, Catherine).

3. Why did the killer murder Becky the social worker?
The killer (Catherine) felt Becky was taking advantage of her while she was pretending to be a vulnerable shelter resident. In Catherine’s mind, that made Becky morally equivalent to the men she usually kills.

4. When do new episodes come out?
Every Monday on Hulu, through August 31.

5. Is it worth watching?
Early reviews call it "savage, smart, and addictive." If you like psychological thrillers with a twisty, morally gray lead, it’s a strong pick.