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Sometimes the most powerful scenes aren't the loudest ones. That's why this scene from Furious on Hulu grabbed me. Because it tells you everything you need to know about FBI Agent Alice Black without needing to spell it out. I'm Agent Alice Black. How can I help you? Yes, I'm Agent Alice Black. Hi, I'm Agent Alice Black at FBI New York. Hi, I'm Agent Alice Black. Is there something you'd like to report? There's no one else available. Everyone around her underestimates her. She's expected to answer bizarre phone calls, the applicant pool, and even has to go grab snacks. Instead of being treated like the capable agent she is. As a woman, that definitely resonated with me because I've definitely had moments where people have underestimated what I'm capable of. But what I love about Alice is she never lets people's opinions shake her confidence. The moment that really sold me on her character is when she approaches the Halloween homicide. She doesn't rush to conclusions. She quietly observes, trust her instincts, and has the confidence to question what's in front of her, even when no one else is giving her credit. That's the kind of character I'm excited to keep watching, and it already has me wondering how that confidence will shape the psychological battle ahead. What was your first impression of Alice? Let me know in the comments. And if you're into smart, character-driven psychological thrillers, Furious is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.