Hulu Renewed for a Second Season Hulu has officially renewed the serial killer thriller Furious for a second season, marking a significant milestone for the Disney-owned streamer. The decision comes just days before the first season finale, which is set to premiere on August 31. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether and loosely inspired by the 1987 film Black Widow, the series stars Emmy Rossum as Alice Black, an FBI agent investigating a serial killer portrayed by Lola Petticrew. The show’s logline describes a tense dynamic between the two characters, as their paths converge and the moral boundaries of justice become increasingly blurred. The second season is expected to follow Alice Black as she takes on a new case, though the development process is still in its early stages. The first season has already garnered critical acclaim, with The Hollywood Reporter’s Daniel Fienberg praising the series for its “complex, well-acted and even funny” exploration of trauma, revenge, and the psychological toll of anger. Industry sources suggest the show is poised to rank among Nielsen’s top 10 streaming titles for its premiere week, with official data set to be released later in the week. The cast of Furious includes Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Scoot McNairy as key supporting characters, while Jake Lacy, Rob Delaney, Hope Davis, Rob Yang, and Steve Way appear in recurring roles. Meriwether, who also serves as showrunner, has spoken about her inspiration for the series. She noted her fascination with female serial killers, a topic she explored after learning that many such individuals had histories of being victims of violence. “The more I learned about female serial killers, the more I was drawn in,” she said on THR’s podcast I’m Having an Episode.#hulu #20th_television #furious #elizabeth_meriwether #emmy_rossum
ABC Renewals for 2026-27 Season: All Scripted Series Stay, Including R.J. Decker ABC has finalized its scripted renewal decisions for the 2026-27 season, continuing a trend of keeping all its current scripted series — both returning and new — for the upcoming season. This marks the tenth consecutive renewal of the same pattern, with the network opting to pick up all its shows rather than cancel any. The decision brings back a total of 10 scripted series, including seven dramas and three comedies, with no cancellations. This achievement is notable, as it contrasts with previous years when networks often canceled a significant portion of their programming. The renewal sweep was anticipated, with ABC’s returning scripted series and the new fall entry 9-1-1: Nashville already positioned for continuation by February. By March, the network had premiered its Scrubs reboot and R.J. Decker, both of which contributed to the renewal momentum. While the Scrubs reboot performed strongly in ratings, R.J. Decker faced a more challenging path. Despite an impressive debut that outperformed some of ABC’s other new series, the show’s ratings in linear viewing lagged behind its lead-in programs, such as Will Trent and High Potential. However, R.J. Decker maintained a solid presence on Hulu, regularly entering the Daily Top 10 across multiplatform viewing. The renewal of R.J. Decker was not guaranteed. The series, which stars Scott Speedman, initially struggled with a pilot that underwent reshoots after a recasting. However, the show’s progression over its first season, combined with Speedman’s star power, secured internal support for its continuation. A promising sign came when Speedman attended Disney’s TV awards season party alongside cast members of already-renewed ABC series, indicating confidence in the show’s future. R.J.#abc #the_rookie_north #r_j_decker #scotts_speedman #20th_television
