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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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Geordie Gray The Australian Dec 15
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 Tony Medley tonymedley.com 4d
8/10
A constantly tense tale that is highlighted by fine acting by Danes, Rhys, and the others that will keep the viewer in suspense until the ending, a denouement that is spoiled by an unnecessary epilogue. which I found danti-climactic and banal. Go to Full Review Alejandro Lingenti La Nación (Argentina) Jan 20
3/5
...[The Beast in Me] captivates from beginning to end with the most conventional foundations of the thriller measured with precision...[Full review in Spanish] 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 Read all reviews

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M R 3d One of the best series I've seen in a while. Acting was excellent especially the chemistry between Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. Well developed story with strong acting. The Talking Heads moment was probably one of the best scenes I've seen. See more Leondra R @Leondra 4d They should have chose another actress to play claire Danes part she did that character too much in homeland it was very distracting I basically skip and went to the end. Her nervous character took away from the others who did well. See more Osamah T. @OzziO 4d Worst ending ever. Such a ridiculously bad ending. So after all that, Nina just gets him in the end? What an unbelievably stupid conclusion. Can someone please invent a time machine and send me back three days? Or just electrocute my brain so I forget this show ever existed. PS: f Antonio Campos. See more Cj J. @cjames2397 5d Actress that portrayed Agatha was awful. Maybe one of the worst actresses I’ve ever witnessed. The guy was great but she was terrible See more Brendan S. @bps21 5d Niles Jarvis was perfectly cast and played by Matt Rhys See more randy k @Chuckman Jan 22 If psychological noir thrillers is your jam, then grab hold of this one. 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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