Following the adrenaline-fueled success of Mad Max: Fury Road, fans eagerly awaited its prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. True to expectations, the movie delivered a thrilling action-packed experience. For those insatiable for post-apocalyptic tales and empowered female protagonists, several compelling TV shows emerge as prime recommendations.
Snowpiercer paints a desolate picture of a frozen wasteland, exploring the gritty realities of class warfare and social injustices. Twisted Metal brings a high-octane car-centric action element to the post-apocalyptic terrain. Similarly, Into the Badlands offers a nuanced blend of martial arts, dystopian world-building, and complex character arcs.
Beyond action-driven narratives, shows like The Handmaid’s Tale resonate with Furiosa’s underlying themes. This thought-provoking series explores the oppression faced by women in a totalitarian society, mirroring the feminist undercurrents in Furiosa’s narrative. Fist of the North Star captures the gritty aesthetics and testosterone-infused action that echoes Mad Max’s influence.
A Still From The Handmaid’s Tale (Via IMDB)
Fallout offers a unique take on the post-apocalyptic genre, showcasing a nuclear-scorched Los Angeles. Blood Drive combines dark humor and relentless violence in a dystopian reality, while Blue Eye Samurai presents a compelling revenge tale led by a formidable female warrior.
The Last of Us explores the nuanced dynamic between two characters going a perilous post-apocalyptic world, mirroring Furiosa’s emphasis on character development and emotional journeys. Finally, Game of Thrones, with its epic action sequences, world-building, and nuanced characters, offers a compelling parallel to Furiosa’s cinematic universe.
