Hulu’s new crime thriller Furious premiered on July 27, 2026, led by Emmy Rossum as rookie FBI agent Alice Black, alongside Lola Petticrew, Scoot McNairy, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Jake Lacy. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether and loosely inspired by the 1987 film Black Widow, the series follows Alice as she hunts a calculating serial killer whose path keeps crossing with her own.
From here on, this guide is dedicated entirely to the show’s music — its original score, its licensed soundtrack, and exactly what’s confirmed versus still pending.
Furious Soundtrack Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Furious |
| Creator | Elizabeth Meriwether |
| Director (Episodes 1–2) | Brian Kirk |
| Studio | 20th Television, Searchlight Television |
| Platform | Hulu |
| Premiere Date | July 27, 2026 |
| Composer | Ariel Marx |
| Score Album Label | Hollywood Records (released August 31, 2026) |
| Confirmed Needle Drops | 14 (Episodes 1–3) |
| Score Album Runtime | 21:55 (12 tracks) |
Furious Soundtrack Overview
Furious pairs an original score from Ariel Marx with a licensed soundtrack built from post-punk, classic R&B, alternative pop, and electronic club tracks. On August 31, 2026 — the same day as the Season 1 finale — Hollywood Records released Furious (Original Score), a 12-track digital album of Marx’s underscore, confirmed via Film Music Reporter and now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms. Hulu has also ordered a second season. The series’ tone is reflected in its music choices: needle drops lean into bar scenes, comedowns, and quietly tense confrontations rather than big set-piece cues, which tracks with the show’s grounded, character-driven approach to its central cat-and-mouse plot. For more from the platform, see our Hulu soundtrack guide.
Who Composed the Furious Soundtrack?
The original score for Furious was composed by Ariel Marx, an American composer and multi-instrumentalist known for blending orchestral and electronic textures. Marx studied ethnomusicology and plant biology as an undergraduate at Hampshire College before shifting focus to film composition, and has since earned Emmy, BAFTA, and World Soundtrack Award nominations across film and television work.
Marx’s breakthrough came with Emma Seligman’s 2020 film Shiva Baby, praised for its sparse, dissonant string work. She went on to score National Geographic’s A Small Light (2023 Emmy nomination) and Hulu’s Candy (2022), among other credits. Furious marks Marx’s second collaboration with creator Elizabeth Meriwether, following FX/Hulu’s Dying for Sex, for which both received Emmy nominations.
Furious Official Tracklist
Hollywood Records released Furious (Original Score) digitally on August 31, 2026, timed to the Season 1 finale. The 12-track album collects selections of Ariel Marx’s underscore, confirmed via Film Music Reporter’s official track list:
- Catherine (1:59)
- Tic Tac Toe (1:49)
- Medusa (2:45)
- Rainy Cigarette (1:34)
- A Loaded Gun, a Brick On Him (1:13)
- Dangerous Games (1:41)
- I’m Still Here (1:26)
- Memory Distortion (2:25)
- Red Little Flower (1:35)
- A Noise Like Feathers (2:14)
- Pick a Sticker (2:10)
- But I Love Your Smile (1:04)
Score Highlights
With the score album now released, a few cues stand out by name: opener “Catherine” (1:59) introduces the show’s central theme, “Medusa” (2:45) is the album’s longest cue, and closer “But I Love Your Smile” (1:04) is its shortest. Marx’s underscore runs throughout the series alongside the licensed needle drops below, following her established style of pairing organic and electronic textures to mirror a character’s internal state — an approach she’s used on prior Meriwether collaborations. A scene-by-scene cue sheet has not been published, so track-to-scene placement beyond these general notes remains unconfirmed.
Furious Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
The following needle drops are confirmed via episode-level tracking, with scene context and timestamps, for the first three episodes of Season 1. Episode 4 (“Flash Flood,” airing August 3, 2026) has no confirmed songs listed yet.
Episode 1: “The Gorgon” (July 27, 2026)
| Timestamp | Song | Artist | Scene Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:16:08 | Blue Disco | Arlo Parks | Playing in the restaurant |
| 00:28:10 | All My Life | K-Ci, JoJo | Singing along on the car radio |
| 00:35:28 | Wonderful Illusions | Eartha Kitt | Unconfirmed scene detail |
| 00:38:12 | Au Pays du Cocaine | Geese | Drug use in the apartment |
| 00:40:23 | Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood | Elvis Costello | Contract-signing scene between Marshall and Catherine |
Episode 2: “My Life Had Stood a Loaded Gun” (July 27, 2026)
| Timestamp | Song | Artist | Scene Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:16:57 | Boys in the Better Land | Fontaines D.C. | Playing in the bar |
| 00:28:52 | ily (i love you baby) [feat. Emilee] | Surf Mesa | Pop dance music in the bar |
| 00:32:51 | Never Change | Amor Amor | Unconfirmed scene detail |
| 00:36:25 | Homie Don’t Shake | Fcukers | Alice Black drinking at the bar |
| 00:47:07 | We Found Love | Rihanna, Calvin Harris | Cleaning the apartment |
Episode 3: “They Make a Noise Like Feathers” (July 27, 2026)
| Timestamp | Song | Artist | Scene Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:06:37 | It’s Getting Better | Cass Elliot | Conversation in the park |
| 00:18:36 | We Found Love | Rihanna, Calvin Harris | Unconfirmed scene detail (repeat placement) |
| 00:19:59 | That’s What I Want | AKOSIA | Livestream scene |
| 00:27:18 | No Flockin | Kodak Black | Motel room scene |
Note: Trailer music has not been separately verified in this pass and is excluded from the table above to keep it strictly to confirmed in-episode placements.
Ariel Marx Composer Filmography
| Year | Title | Type | Platform/Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Tale | Film | HBO |
| 2020 | Shiva Baby | Film | Utopia |
| 2020 | Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer | Docuseries | Amazon |
| 2022 | Candy | Miniseries | Hulu |
| 2023 | A Small Light | Miniseries | National Geographic |
| 2023 | Sanctuary | Film | Neon |
| 2023 | Birth/Rebirth | Film | Shudder |
| 2025 | A Friend of the Family | Series | Peacock |
| 2025 | The Hand That Rocks the Cradle | Film | — |
| 2025 | The Last Frontier | Series | Apple TV+ |
| 2025 | Murdaugh: Death in the Family | Series | — |
| 2025 | Dying for Sex | Limited Series | FX/Hulu |
| 2026 | Victorian Psycho | Film | Bleecker Street (theatrical Sept. 25) |
| 2026 | Two Weeks in August | Series | Hulu |
Where to Listen to the Furious Soundtrack?
Furious (Original Score) by Ariel Marx is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major digital platforms via Hollywood Records, released August 31, 2026. There is still no official compilation of the show’s licensed needle drops — those individual songs can be found by searching each title and artist directly on Spotify or Apple Music.
FAQs
Who composed the music for Furious (2026)?
The original score was composed by Ariel Marx.
Has an official Furious soundtrack album been released?
Yes. Hollywood Records released Furious (Original Score), a 12-track digital album of Ariel Marx’s underscore, on August 31, 2026 — the same day as the Season 1 finale.
How many confirmed needle drops are in Furious so far?
14 confirmed licensed songs across the first three episodes, spanning artists like Elvis Costello, Fontaines D.C., Rihanna, and Cass Elliot.
What inspired Furious?
The series is loosely inspired by the 1987 film Black Widow, directed by Bob Rafelson and scored by Michael Small.
When did Furious premiere?
Furious premiered on Hulu on July 27, 2026, with three episodes; new episodes release weekly.
Has Ariel Marx worked with creator Elizabeth Meriwether before?
Yes. The two previously collaborated on FX/Hulu’s Dying for Sex, for which both received Emmy Award nominations.
Where can I watch Furious?
Furious streams on Hulu (and Hulu content via Disney+ in bundled subscriptions).
Has Furious been renewed for a second season?
Yes. Hulu ordered a second season, confirmed via Film Music Reporter’s August 30, 2026 coverage of the soundtrack release.