Furious Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu Before Season 1 Finale

Hulu announced on August 28 that the Emmy Rossum thriller Furious had been renewed for Season 2, four days before its Season 1 finale. That finale has since arrived, and all eight Season 1 episodes are now available on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

What the early renewal established

Disney said viewership on Furious had grown week over week since the show’s July 27 premiere, and identified one specific data point: one-day views for Episode 7 were up 40% compared with the premiere. The announcement did not disclose total viewing figures. Furious streams on Hulu in the U.S., with Disney+ carrying it internationally.

Why the show has caught on

Furious follows FBI agent Alice Black, played by Rossum, as she tracks a calculating female serial killer played by Lola Petticrew. Elizabeth Meriwether created, wrote and executive produced the series alongside Rossum, whose Composition 8 banner is attached; 20th Television and Searchlight Television produce. Season 1 runs eight episodes.

What we know about Season 2

Not much yet. There is no release date, production start, episode count or story information for Season 2. The renewal announcement also did not identify returning cast members, so any specific Season 2 casting claims should remain unconfirmed until Hulu or Disney announces them.

What the announcement does establish is simple: Hulu committed to a second season before Season 1 concluded. It does not establish a Season 2 timetable or creative direction.