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Season 1 – The Beast in Me

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Author Aggie Wiggs has receded from public life since the death of her young son, unable to write, a ghost of her former self; but she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis.
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Critics Consensus

A cut above the usual murder mystery, The Beast in Me stages a psychological duel that crackles with tension thanks to Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys' superb performances.

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Geordie Gray The Australian 6d
The whole thing is so outrageously assured – clever but unshowy dialogue, confident visual language. And that’s before you even get to the stonking performances from its leads... Go to Full Review Linda Holmes Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) Dec 3
My struggle with this was that it felt very, very, very familiar to me. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) Dec 2
The twists can be pulpy and a little melodramatic, but you’ll never tire of watching Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys face off against each other. Go to Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL Dec 6
You kind of wish Danes could give Aggie a little more restraint and depth, but it’s too late now. If nothing else, "Beast" could be a good palate cleanser if you’re overdosing on sticky-sweet holiday programming. Go to Full Review Ana Yorke PopMatters Dec 4
A metafictional narrative about narratives, written and oral, fictional and real, prepared for an audience or nested deep within oneself, The Beast in Me elegantly reveals some nasty truths about our most debased impulses. Go to Full Review James Delingpole The Spectator Dec 4
What keeps you enthralled above all is the riveting battle of wits between Aggie and Jarvis. It’s like watching a duel between a mongoose and a cobra, only one where you keep changing your mind as to which one is the real snake. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Marco L @decatur555 12h This miniseries doesn’t just "work" as a thriller—it bites. From the start it carries a tense, uneasy energy, like something is watching from the edge of the frame. The real engine is the face-off: Claire Danes plays a woman on the verge of cracking yet totally in control, and Matthew Rhys is genuinely unnerving—never cartoonish, just dangerous, charming one moment and chilling the next. The story gets deliciously twisted without relying only on cheap shocks, even if a few turns feel slightly stretched. The atmosphere does heavy lifting: nice homes that don’t feel safe, silences that invite the worst thoughts, and staging that slowly traps you with the characters. Not genre-reinventing, but highly bingeable and lingeringly tense. See more Tom G. @ibegugie14 1d Thought the story and acting matched phenomenally. Great cast and would highly recommend See more Reza E @pigivc 1d Magnificent, zeroing in on nuance humans behaviour and it's aftermath and how deeply they are intertwined. Well, what goes around, comes around, even past the generations! See more Billy B @Billyblack69 3d Absolutely mesmerising. Couldn’t wait to watch another episode each day. Amazing acting. Brought tears at the end See more First L. @DMA1234 5d Good movie recommended1111 See more Albert W 5d Pretty good. Wasn't sure I wanted to keep watching it but it got a lot better a few episodes in. Good performances for the most part. Some things I didn't like that weren't necessary so 3.5 stars overall. See more Read all reviews
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Gabe Rotter

Creator

Claire Danes

Aggie Wiggs

Matthew Rhys

Nile Jarvis

Brittany Snow

Nina Jarvis

Natalie Morales

Shelley

Jonathan Banks

Martin Jarvis

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Sick Puppy Reclusive author Aggie Wiggs' life is upended by the arrival of wealthy, arrogant new neighbor Nile Jarvis, who quite possibly murdered his first wife. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Just Don't Want to Be Lonely Still reeling from shock over the news, Aggie shares her suspicions with Brian and approaches Nile with an intriguing proposal. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Elephant in the Room As Aggie delves deeper into Nile's past, she pushes Brian to use the information she's getting; Nina takes an interest in Shelley's work. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Thanatos Aggie interviews Madison's parents about her disappearance; Nile and Martin take aim at the City Council; Brian enlists help to crack the hard drive. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Bacchanal Nile and Aggie cross boundaries with a drunken heart-to-heart, rousing Nina's suspicions; Martin and Rick conspire to make waves at Olivia's rally. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2025 The Beast and Me Anxious to share her latest discovery with Brian, Aggie unexpectedly uncovers an even darker truth; Nina receives surprising news. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Ghosts In 2019, a complex web of suspicion and betrayal forms between the Jarvises, Nina and Brian and the truth behind Madison's disappearance is revealed. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 13, 2025 The Last Word Backed into a corner, Aggie must use all her wits to keep her world from crashing down and place all her trust in an unlikely ally. Details
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Season Info

Director
Antonio Campos
Creator
Gabe Rotter
Executive Producer
Jodie Foster, Caroline Baron, Conan O'Brien, Jeff Ross, David Kissinger, Gabe Rotter, Claire Danes, Howard Gordon, Antonio Campos, Daniel Pearle
Screenwriter
Daniel Pearle
Network
Netflix
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 13, 2025
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