Overview
- The Beast in Me is an eight-episode Netflix psychological thriller starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.
- Viewers praised Rhys for an "absolutely chilling" performance that fans say departs from his usual "good guy" roles.
- The series holds an 84% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics highlighting the lead performances.
- CBR reports 6.9 million viewers in the first four days and a No. 1 ranking on Netflix’s English TV list.
- The story centers on a grieving author and her wealthy neighbor, whose first wife's death ruled a suicide is viewed by some with suspicion.