Furies is a French language action crime drama web series created by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and Jean-Yves Arnaud as well as Yoann Legave. Upon its release, the series met with critical acclaim. The film’s character-driven storyline as well as slick and stylized action was loved by the audiences.
Right after the series came out, people continued to wonder if Furies had been canceled or renewed for a new season. The success of this series has further hyped the anticipation. So if you are also wondering the same thing, keep reading.
What Is Furies All About?
Furies has been created by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Jean-Yves Arnaud, and Yoann Legave. The screenplays of the series have been written by Quoc Dang Tran. The first season consisted of eight episodes with every episode having a runtime of around 45 minutes. It premiered on Netflix on March 1st, 2024.
The action series tells the story of a young woman named Lyna Guerrab (played by Lina El Arabi) who is planning to avenge the death of her father. He was killed by the criminals. During that process, she goes into loggerheads with the Fury who is a part of the underworld of Paris, France. Fury is actually an assassin who works for Olympus who is an overlord of the Paris underworld.
What Happened In The Previous Season?
Furies starts from the birthday of Lyna who is a college student. On her special day, something really horrible happens as her family is attacked and her father is killed by the underworld people.
A female killer called Fury is responsible for their killings. To seek revenge for the killings, Lyna is given a task after she goes into Mama’s bordello.
Meanwhile, Fury tries to access a missing safe write before the ceremony related to writing. Lyna, on the other hand, finds out something about her dead parents.
Fury seeks the help of Fehim after Parques turns a blind eye. As Lyna is pushed to the corner, she realizes that she is on her own. After a visit to the prison, Lyna continues to put in the effort to find out the true identity of the masked attacker.
In the final and eighth episodes of the series titled Namaste Connard, we see a train ride going wrong. However, certain things are left unanswered.
Has It Been Renewed For A Second Season?
As of now, the makers and Netflix of Furies have not confirmed that a second season has been greenlit. But the maiden episode leaves certain questions without answering them. So we can expect that a follow-up season happens.
Luckily, it’s too soon to say anything because if the show gets good views, we won’t be surprised if the streamer greenlights it for a new season. This is a general practice to take a look at all the response metrics before pushing the story further.
What Can We Expect From The Second Season?
If the second season gets the go-ahead, we can expect to see characters like Selma as well as Lyna as they continue their endeavor. They will be working together in order to eliminate and defeat Damocles. They had taken down the Godfathers of the French underworld.
When it comes to a release date, so far, there is no information. However, we can expect that once the project is greenlit, the release date will be out. Fans have been waiting with bated breath.
Who Will Be In The Cast?
Lina El Arabi (who plays the role of Lyna Guerrab) will be returning for sure in the second season as she is the main anchor of the story. Marina Foïs (who is portraying the fierce and ruthless killer Selma, the Fury) is also expected to return in the follow-up season.
Mathieu Kassovitz (Driss), Steve Tientcheu (Simon), Quentin Faure as (Nico), Jeremy Nadeau (Elie), Sandor Funtek (Orso), Anne Azoulay (Mama), Eye Haïdara (Keïta) and Fatima Adoum (Amythis Guerrab) might also return.
Conclusion
Furies came out of nowhere and blew everyone’s mind. The French language series is filled with some really impressive action scenes as well as scenes that will keep you on the edge. Every episode ends on a strong cliffhanger and keeps everyone guessing what will happen next.
Backed by Daïmôn Films and Empreinte Digitale, Furies seems to be clearly inspired by the Hollywood action blockbuster franchise John Wick. Several action sequences perfectly showcase the talent of gunfighting with kung fu or fist fighting. The stylized action and thrills provided by the well-made and engaging show have made it a super success.
The French language series has been able to cut across the barrier of language as well as culture because of its strong content, and narrative. Furies consist of incredible acting from its star cast and a screenplay that is tight and keeps everyone scratching their head toward the end of every episode.
As the story progresses, more and more twists and turns come along and further elevate the experience of watching the story unfold. The cinematography is also top-notch as Furies is a visual treat to witness.
Every scene is well-lit according to its mood and is always appealing to the eyes. The credit also goes to its creators Cedric, and Arnaud, as well Legave for curating and creating such a universe that is so immersive in every single sense.
Furies is a must-watch for people who enjoy fast-paced stories that are filled with breathtaking visuals and action. In the coming months, the show will surely reach a wider audience via Netflix. Besides the action and the thrills, it is essentially a human story of a girl who is distraught by the loss of her father.
The girl then goes on to a lone journey to seek revenge and get a grip on her life. The series also touches upon many strong human emotions that make it a universal story hence it has appealed to everyone from people across the globe.
