Hulu renews Liz Meriwether thriller Furious for Season 2 ahead of Season 1 finale

Hulu has renewed Liz Meriwether’s thriller Furious for a second season ahead of the Season 1 finale, according to Deadline. The renewal arrives while the series is still rolling out on the streaming service, with the show’s first-season endgame set to air after the network has been steadily releasing episodes.

Furious stars Emmy Rossum, with Deadline reporting the series as a thriller led by Meriwether, who also wrote the Season 1 finale. Deadline said the finale is scheduled to premiere in August, though additional specifics were not included in the available report excerpt.

The pickup for a sophomore run is described by Deadline as unusually early for Hulu. The article notes that, like other streaming platforms, Hulu typically relies on longer-tail viewership performance data before making renewal decisions, making the timing of this order stand out.

Meriwether’s involvement in both the series and the finale underscores her creative footprint on the project. Deadline’s report frames her writing of the finale as a notable element, particularly because Hulu’s decision to extend the series came before that conclusion airs to audiences.

The renewal means Hulu will continue production and development toward Season 2 while the first season remains in its audience-building window. That can have practical implications for viewers, since streaming subscribers may need to wait longer for story resolution if the show’s early extension changes pacing or planning for subsequent episodes.

For Hulu and Disney’s broader television slate, the decision indicates confidence in Furious as part of its midseason-to-fall programming strategy, even without the full performance picture that platforms often seek before renewing. Early renewals can also affect downstream rights planning, marketing schedules, and how studios and talent structure their calendars.

Deadline’s report did not include details on Season 2 episode count, an anticipated premiere date, or whether additional cast or crew were added. Those items, along with any changes to the series’ release pattern, would typically follow in later announcements tied to production milestones.