Wait, the creator of New Girl made a cop show?
Summary
Hosts Alan Sepinwall and Catherine Van Arsdale review Hulu’s new thriller *Furious*, created by Liz Merriweather, praising its feminist take on the cop genre and strong performances. They also revisit the classic *New Girl* episode "Cooler," analyzing its ensemble dynamics and humor. The episode includes a brief discussion of *Gilmore Girls* and a poll for future topics.
Topics discussed
Intro, Patreon poll, and Amy Sherman-Palladino impression
Gilmore Girls: Dense dialogue and low stakes
Furious: Premise, cast, and Black Widow adaptation
Furious: Feminist themes and cop genre tropes
Emmy Rossum's performance and transformation
Comparisons to Unbelievable and Deadlock
Supporting cast: Scoot McNary, Jake Lacey, and Lola Pettigrew
Liz Merriweather's evolution from New Girl to Furious
New Girl Season 2: The Cooler episode analysis
New Girl: Will-they-won't-they dynamics and Jake Johnson
New Girl: Ensemble chemistry and character quirks
Conclusion and preview of Ted Lasso episode
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