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The Beast in Me’ Climbs to No. 1 on Netflix as Showrunner Leaves Door Open for Season 2

The showrunner signals openness to a second season pending viewership results.

Overview

  • The eight-episode psychological thriller premiered November 13 on Netflix, led by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.
  • Early performance has been strong, with the series reaching No. 1 on Netflix’s Top 10, according to Forbes’ tracking.
  • Howard Gordon told People he is open to continuing the series if a compelling story presents itself, though no renewal has been announced.
  • Reviews widely praise the lead performances, with some critics expressing disappointment in the finale’s resolution without detailing plot specifics.
  • The series originated from creator Gabe Rotter and was brought to Netflix by Gordon, and coverage notes Leila George portrays Madison Jarvis.