Like John Wick before it, Furies follows a vengeful and near-invincible (albeit rookie) assassin as she infiltrates the criminal underworld and avenges a murdered loved one. There are other similarities too, like the lofty codenames and the intricately choreographed action sequences, but otherwise, Furies is its own solid thing. Owing to its format, it has more melodrama and plot twists, and has a lot more room to flesh out its main character, Lyna. It’s also more of a team effort than a solo show since, as the name suggests, Furies is more of a team, a family even. It can get cliche at times, and my main gripe is that Lyna gets too good at her combat skills too fast, but if you can overlook those details, then Furies is wholly enjoyable: gritty, stylish, fast-paced, and most importantly, action-packed.
Synopsis
Seeking to avenge her father's death, a young woman becomes entangled in the web of the Fury, peacekeeper of the Paris criminal underworld.
Storyline
Seeking to avenge her slain father, Lyna (Lina El Arabi) enters the Parisian criminal underwolrd known as The Olympus, which is controlled by six mafia families and regulated by a female guard known as The Fury (Marina Foïs).
TLDR
Don’t overthink it: just watch and enjoy the sleek flurry of action sequences set in one of the most gorgeous cities in the world.
What stands out
It’s clear that the show is making the most of its on-location shooting: the Parisian backdrops are gorgeous. They’re the perfect contrast to the grittiness happening every other second.