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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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The Beast in Me — Season 1

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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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Melanie McFarland Salon.com Improbable scenarios are part of this show’s bargain with viewers... But the series’ demonstration of what many of us are willing to excuse to rise on the wings of wrongdoing makes absolute sense. Nov 20, 2025 Full Review Phillip Maciak The New Republic The Beast in Me seems content to have its stars, and the vague outlines of its plot suggest these kinds of insights to us, to leave us viewers plenty of space on-screen to fill in our own complexity. Nov 19, 2025 Full Review Riese Bernard Autostraddle Danes, as always, delivers a masterclass in vacillating vulnerability; in moments where the mask falls and in those where smoothly puts it on. Nov 18, 2025 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk She’s still best remembered for her portrayal of Carrie Mathison in Homeland, but Claire Danes is an actor with plenty of moves up her sleeve. Rated: 4/5 Dec 1, 2025 Full Review Ricky Valero FandomWire Each week you have ample options to watch on TV, but The Beast in Me is a can't-miss crime thriller. Matthew Rhys gives one of the most terrifying performances of the year. Rated: 9/10 Nov 22, 2025 Full Review Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media The Beast in Me is dark, unsettling, and well-paced in its story. The performances from the cast elevate this otherwise simple (on the surface) mystery. Rated: 4/5 Nov 20, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member What a waste. The most cliche and predictable last episode. Lazy writing and just a waste of 7 episodes. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/25 Full Review Carla F One of the best psycho thrillers Ive seen in a while on Netflix. The film was well written, the plot was easy to follow and although predictable, it was the mind play that kept me watching till the end. Yes, I binged watched it and I can say it was worth my time. The characters, especially Nile was diabolical and a narcissist without saying too much, which made his character dark yet I emphasized with him a few times. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/01/25 Full Review Nancy F Only writing this bad could make watching these two great actors embarrassing. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/25 Full Review Kimberly C I was sicken by the unnecessary blatant blasphemous language. The storyline could have stood on it’s on. Christians like a healthy suspenseful story, but the derogatory use of the name of Jesus Christ was disgraceful and disrespectful! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/01/25 Full Review Heidi O Excruciating to watch. Claire Danes is horrible. Story could have been told in 5 episodes. Edit Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/25 Full Review Joe C I really enjoyed the acting of Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in this, they did an excellent job at portraying the personality traits that make the characters they are playing real people and not just a 2D version. These story overall was generally well thought through and executed, the only thing I felt let it down was the ending which seemed rushed without the tension building as seen through earlier episodes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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

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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