The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster is a four-part limited docuseries by AMC+. It focuses on the shocking 2018 "Furry Zoosadist Leaks" within the furry fandom. The case of the hidden animal abuse was uncovered by vigilante insiders working with law enforcement. The true-crime show has a community-driven narrative aligning with the emotional stories of the survivors.
The show's streaming and TV debut is set to happen on Thursday, July 17, 2025, on Sundance TV. Read on to know more.
The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster Season 1- Release date and streaming schedule explored
The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster season 1's first two episodes premiered on June 10, 2025, at the Tribeca Festival. As mentioned, its TV and streaming debut is planned for Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 10:00 pm ET on Sundance TV. The show will be streaming concurrently on Sundance Now and AMC+, while the rest of the episodes will follow the weekly release schedule, dropping every Thursday.
The series shines the spotlight on a group of furry community members—nicknamed the “Furvengers”—who detected disturbing content, collaborated with police, and brought the violators to justice. Expect a narrative rich with real interviews, investigative footage, and a dramatic uncovering of a hidden criminal network.
Plot, cast details, and production team of The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster, explored

The official synopsis of The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster, as per IMDb, reads,
"The 2018 Furry Zoosadist Leaks exposed a chilling conspiracy of animal abuse within the Furry Fandom. Caught between amateur sleuthing and official investigation, a determined group fights for justice and to protect their community."
As this is a docuseries, it features real people while Aaron Groben appears as Mushroom. Theo Love, known for The Legend of Cocaine Island, is the director and executive producer, while other producers include Julia Lindau, Razan Ghalayini, Richard Perello, Taylor Rogers, alongside Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions.
Episode 1 is titled "Welcome to the Jungle." The case it features begins with Patch O’Furr being alerted to disturbing posts. In episode 2, as hinted at by Rotten Tomatoes, the authorities finally find a suspect, and the first arrest takes place, while in episode 3, the investigation reveals a broader abuse cycle, including human victims, not just animals.
Therefore, those interested in a gritty and heart-stopping true crime exploration must watch The Furry Detectives: Unmasking a Monster, as a community of members turned into investigators confront evils from within.
Moreover, the show is indeed promising even in production value, keeping in mind the big names backing it—Sundance TV, AMC+, and Jigsaw Productions, the team behind noted documentaries like Wise Guy and Tiger.