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Netflix’s The Beast in Me Surges in Viewership as Finale Fuels Season 2 Talk

Strong engagement meets praise for performances with questions about the plotting.

Overview

  • The eight-episode psychological thriller, starring Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys and Brittany Snow, premiered on November 13 on Netflix.
  • ComicBook.com reports the series has logged more than 45 million hours viewed so far, signaling a fast-rising hit on the platform.
  • The show holds an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes per ComicBook.com, with critics lauding the lead performances and the moody atmosphere.
  • Viewers are binge-watching and calling it a must watch on social media, according to Liverpool Echo’s roundup of reactions.
  • Speculation about a second season is growing after an unresolved finale, with FandomWire noting multiple open threads, and no renewal has been announced.