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Netflix’s ‘The Beast in Me’ Wins Praise for Danes and Rhys as Closed-Ended Thriller Streams

Critics single out the leads’ performances as the thriller probes power, complicity, narrative control.

Overview

  • All eight episodes premiered November 13 on Netflix, positioning the psychological mystery for a full-weekend binge.
  • The series follows grieving author Aggie Wiggs and enigmatic neighbor Nile Jarvis in a tense, performance-driven cat-and-mouse setup.
  • Showrunner Howard Gordon says the central story is complete, noting the team would only revisit the world if a compelling idea emerges.
  • Creator Gabe Rotter teams with director Antonio Campos on all episodes, with executive producers including Jodie Foster and Conan O’Brien.
  • Early coverage highlights standout turns by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, with some outlets noting uneven plotting even as audience buzz grows.