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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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
Aaron Pruner CNET May 15, 2026
5/5
The Beast in Me feels like something Alfred Hitchcock may do if he were alive today. Everything from the camera work and episodic direction to the set design and musical score works together harmoniously. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ Apr 1, 2026
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, 2026
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
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Sal D @JustTheLaw 3 days ago This limited series left me torn. The performances were consistently good perhaps at times better than good, particularly from Matthew Rhys, who seems to outshine Clare Danes. And, despite an 8 part series, the pacing was consistent. The series shortcoming lies with the script. I kept waiting for something novel, something not, at least in part, cliche. Alas, my impressions were proven correct by the time credits started rolling. I have a lot of respect for Ms. Danes, and she did a very good job in this series - unfortunately, the script did not serve her or her character with the level required for her to shine. The same could perhaps be said about Matthew Rhys, but his character was more fleshed out and played to his dynamic range. See more Marjorie H @Marjo1987 Sep 3, 2026 The Beast In Me - The plot had more holes than Swiss cheese. Many of the characters actions made absolutely no sense. Decisions were oftentimes there to serve the plot rather than being organic. Claire Danes was channeling her character from Homeland, just slightly less over the top. Mathew Rhys was pretty compelling though as Niles Jarvis. Scary character. This was entertaining but in the end just alright. See more S A @Moviepopcornjoy Aug 30, 2026 Intense gripping storyline. Exceptional acting. See more Latonya L @Latonya Aug 19, 2026 Staring Clare Danes, Mike from Breaking bad and that guy from The Americans, I was looking forward to this. However it ended up being an ok rather than a must watch. Clare Danes seems to act every scene with angst. It's like she can only play the same character that she did in the excellent Homeland. However her character in Homeland was bi-polar and she was often off her meds. In this she just comes across as annoying. That aside the whole thing gets wrapped up a bit too easily and quickly at the end. See more J H @UpstateNYThriller Aug 17, 2026 7.4/10 Thriller, Suspense Suburbia, Decent, underwhelming woke type "girl power" ending Love Matthew Ryhs from the Americans He plays a notorious murderous Pyscho who lives next to lesbian author who is creeped out by him See more Nettie W @Nettie66 Jul 29, 2026 It was really good, especially after watching Rhys in Widows Bay. Anyways - highly recommend, not sure why I never watched when it came out. See more 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
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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
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 13, 2025
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