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‘The Beast in Me’ Becomes Netflix’s Latest Binge Hit After Debut

Critics single out the lead performances as the Gabe RotterHoward Gordon thriller surges in early viewership.

Overview

  • The eight-episode limited series premiered on November 13 and all episodes are now streaming on Netflix.
  • Early reception has been strong, with an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score and high placement on Netflix’s viewership charts.
  • Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys headline a psychological thriller centered on a charged, transactional power dynamic between a reclusive author and her enigmatic neighbor.
  • The series was created by Gabe Rotter with Howard Gordon as showrunner, directed across all episodes by Antonio Campos, and counts Jodie Foster and Conan O’Brien among its executive producers.
  • Showrunner Howard Gordon describes the core story as complete but indicates he could consider future installments if the right idea emerges.