A Time for Female Monsters
The crime drama of the year is all about anger that has metastasized into something darker.
TL;DR
- The Hulu series *Furious* begins by depicting a woman committing a brutal murder, initially presenting her as a monster.
- The show explores the character's backstory and trauma, adding layers of humanity to her monstrous actions.
- It functions as a police procedural, following an ex-detective investigating the murders while also dealing with her own trauma.
- Themes of violence, transformation, and female rage are central to the series, with references to Medusa and the Furies.
- The article contrasts *Furious* with Imani Thompson's novel *Honey*, which also features a female serial killer whose acts are associated with sweetness and satiation.
- The piece suggests that cultural narratives about women's anger have evolved from hopeful to vengeful due to societal changes.