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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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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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Linda Holmes Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) 1d
My struggle with this was that it felt very, very, very familiar to me. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 3d
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 Melanie McFarland Salon.com Nov 20
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. Go to Full Review Ana Yorke PopMatters 19h
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 20h
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 Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 1d
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…starting well and falling flat fast has been the Netflix series problem, but The Beast in Me works by keeping the number of characters small and the twists unexaggerated…well performed by Clare Danes and Matthew Rhys... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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@Martine 1d I really enjoyed this series — it kept me hooked the entire time. The only thing I liked less was the ending, which felt too cliché and similar to many other shows. Still, I definitely recommend watching it. See more Jessica L @Jess80 1d Absolutely loved it. I had to rewind if I missed a few words. Very surprised to see negative reviews. I was even late to work to finish an eposide. Best series I've watched in a long time. See more Arash R @Arash75 1d Too many wrong decisions by actors... funny, ridiculous and stupid decisions. A movie just to promote far left ideologies in a very unprofessional way See more Kat Q 2d Clare Danes and Matthew Rhys are good as well as the other cast members. But Danes stuttering through each episode got really annoying. I'm sure it was her attempt to sound insecure and emotionally vulnerable. The acting by Rhys and the actor playing Brian Abbott were better. See more Thea C 2d this is beautifully written and beautifully made. seeing people is a super power See more Adam P 2d Excellent show, lots of twists. Told all my friends to watch it too. 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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