Culture news Keanu Reeves has competition with this French John Wick series. Furies is a hit on Netflix
Coming out of nowhere, the Netflix series Furies starts off very well. An immersive dive into the heart of organized crime.
As always, Netflix tries to surprise us with its productions. This time, it’s France that is in the spotlight, in a series that goes off the beaten track. With an assumed John Wick atmosphere, impressive choreography and very convincing acting performances, Furies tries and hits the mark.
Furies, what is that about?
Released on Netflix on March 1, Furies is therefore an 8-episode series created by Jean-Yves Arnaud and Yoann Legave. The story follows young Lyna who witnesses a tragic event, the assassination of her father, who was considered a notorious criminal. As a result, she will be drawn into the world of organized crime and only the crazy Selma will be there to help her. Called Furie by many people in the profession, she will teach Lyna all the ins and outs of Parisian crime and together they will try to thwart the Machiavellian plans of the dangerous Driss. In addition to breathtaking action scenes, Furies also has a great cast. In addition to Lina El Arabi recently seen in the series Family Business, we find the fantastic Mathieu Kassovitz and Marina Foïs, to which is added the former YouTuber and new rising star of cinema, Jeremy Nadeau.
What does the press think?
Contrary to what many may fear, the series has received fairly good reviews. Even if some media like The world have fun saying that we must “ignore all IQ points above 70 that one may have” to appreciate the scenario, the general opinion admits that the story holds up and offers a lot of suspense. The media Seriously speaks of a “first burst of breathtaking adventures which ends in apotheosis with a major twist”, and for his part, UnificationFrance evokes a “very well constructed story” and “absolutely spectacular fight scenes”. Obviously, nothing is perfect, and the series would suffer from some script shortcuts and performances from secondary actors which spoil the viewing experience a little.. However, for the majority of critics, it remains a good piece of action entertainment that promises “fighting, twists and turns, two strong heroines and a Paris as dangerous as it is photogenic”.
Press notes
- The Parisian: 4/5
- West France: 4/5
- Le Dauphiné Libéré: 3.5/5
- Widescreen: 2.5/5
- Geek Journal: 1/5