HULU ORDERS SECOND SEASON OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED THRILLER “FURIOUS,” FROM CREATOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ELIZABETH MERIWETHER, AND STAR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER EMMY ROSSUM

The Hulu Original drama series “Furious” has been renewed for a second season.

The series has been gaining momentum, with viewership growing week over week. Views for episode 7 were up 40% from the premiere (based on 1 day views).

The series was Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 100% on its day of launch, and has held strong at 98%.

“Furious” season one is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the US for bundle subscribers and on Disney+ internationally, with the season finale on Monday, August 31.

Season one logline: From creator and executive producer Elizabeth Meriwether, “Furious” follows an FBI agent, Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer (Lola Petticrew). Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur.

Season one credits: “Furious” was created, written and executive produced by Elizabeth Meriwether. Emmy Rossum executive produced for Composition 8, along with Ronald Bass, Matt Olmstead, and Sam Hoffman. Brian Kirk executive produced and directed episodes 101 and 102. The series is produced by 20th Television and Searchlight Television.

The series stars Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Scoot McNairy, along with guest stars Jake Lacy, Rob Delaney, Hope Davis, Rob Yang and Steve Way.