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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 James Croot The Post NZ 3d
At once a meditation on grief, a crime drama and a character study of two very distinct and full-rounded personalities, this hooks you early and might just be one of Netflix’s most binge-worthy offerings in years. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Mar 22
83/100
Tight and twisty, The Beast In me is likely enough to satisfy your appetite, buoyed by demanding and exemplary performances from Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. Go to Full Review Susan Granger SSG Syndicate Feb 3
6/10
Slick, suspenseful psychological thriller, delving into the assumptions we all make. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joseph L. @Josemite 6d Meh. There are heartfelt moments and emotional pacing at points that make this show have some depth, but overall it's enjoyable only to an extent. Could of been a few episodes shorter. See more Pooran S @Pooran Mar 12 A moody, astute , underplayed mystery series that shines because of it's tight writing & run-time & some incandescent performances by the lead stars. The mystery mid-way or thereabouts is exposed but instead of tapering off, the pace & suspense picks up with the back story after that , which is commendable. A chilling, nuanced performance by Matthew Rhys is well supported by actors Jonathan Banks as his father, David Lyons as agent Abbott, Brittany Snow as his 2nd wife Nina,Tim Guinee as uncle Rick & Claire Danes as Agatha Wiggs. I write Ms. Dane's name last as felt her acting to be repetitive & character too emotional for my liking . Watch it for it's superior writing,deft direction & for Matthew Rhys's magnetic performance. See more David F @dfulmer Mar 7 It’s a slick thriller with a lot of twists and good acting. Can be confusing, though, and it is very dark, perhaps too dark. See more Jamie H @Jamieelle2000 Feb 23 It was ok. Claire Danes was great in the role but all a bit predictable. Nothing new here. See more Jacob H. @jhubik Feb 16 The acting was top notch. The story was somewhat predictable. See more Jin I @BirdOfLetters Feb 6 I’ll stop watching The Beast in Me the second I find another Matthew Rhys vehicle. He is compelling as an uneasy, tightly wound presence, but the show keeps making college-film-project choices. Cringe #1 (Ep 2): the laptop photo setup that visually "merges" the leads, like the show is screaming symbolism. Cringe #2 (Ep 3): the download stuck at 99% as a bargain-bin tension button. Cringe #3 (Ep 4): Aggie opening with a Freud quote, then delivering faux-deep voiceover that sounds less like a Pulitzer winner and more like a smart teenager performing intelligence. Add the juvenile romanticism on top, and Rhys is carrying far more than the writing deserves. 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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