Albany, Oregon, U.S.A. – A new crime show called “Furious” has revolutionized the meaning of accessibility and is action packed with drama.
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Led by antagonist Catherine [Lola Petticrew], the show includes representation of people like me, individuals who are disabled on the severe side of the spectrum.
They don’t make the disabled person the entire story, but Steve Way still knocks it out of the park.
The best points of “Furious” are Way’s scenes as Alden, which showcase wit while displaying human vulnerability.
My favorite scene is in episode 6, when Alden gets confronted by the police for his connection to Catherine and he has the funniest colorful commentary, something not normally associated with disabled people.
I loved seeing this because some people think disabled individuals are infants and that’s totally false.
Serial killer Catherine, who got close to Alden as a caregiver, is the main antagonist. She is on the opposing side vs Alice [Emmy Rossum], the protagonist policewoman, who has had a lot happen to her, too.
Catherine is keen on targeting wealthy men in connection with her abuser. Her scenes feature enactments of mental health issues and interpersonal relationships, each involving trauma.
She becomes interconnected with Alice for the long haul, bonding over being abused by the same person.
Catherine starts leading Alice down a dangerous path of self-destruction, ultimately ends up rescuing Catherine and herself.
The complicated emotions and situations are what make the show the perfect mix of dramatic, relatable and interesting.
Creativity and work on the show is also displayed in the clothes. It’s based in modern New York but the costume choices give a sense of the ‘90s.
The actors’ wardrobes for “Furious” showed each character’s personality. One person had a memorable ‘90s jumpsuit throughout part of the show. Alice’s outfits showcase how serious she remains, refusing to relax.
Catherine’s clothes vary throughout the whole show as she takes on newly crafted personas by changing herself completely, as she targets a new person.
This show has the best disability representation I have seen in a while. I loved “Furious” and recommend it as a must watch.
McKenzie Andersen is a Reporter with Youth Journalism International.
