The Beast in Me
2025
Synopsis
Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Sheldon, a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while fleeing her own – in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
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Viewers are captivated by 'The Beast in Me', praising its intense psychological drama and the strong performances by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. The series is lauded for its suspenseful narrative and the dynamic between the characters, though some find the pacing slow and the plot somewhat predictable. Overall, it's considered a gripping thriller that keeps audiences engaged, with a few noting it could benefit from tighter storytelling.
👍 Stellar performances and gripping suspense.
👎 Some find the pacing slow and plot predictable.
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14 reviews
Liked it, but not very much. Its slow. The twists aren't as good. Id rate it 5.5/10
This was a great who done it! “Claire Danes’s unbroken streak of playing women in emotional extremis just keeps growing. A bipolar spy who works better when she’s off her meds (“Homeland”). A victim of abuse confronting Victorian mores and a deadly sea monster (“The Essex Serpent”). A mother who has a drug-aided breakdown (“Fleishman Is in Trouble”) and a mother whose son is kidnapped (“Full Circle”).” https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-beast-in-me-claire-danes-netflix-tv-review-2025
Diabolically effective and thrilling.
Liked it, but not very much. Its slow. The twists aren't as good. Id rate it 5.5/10
This was a great who done it! “Claire Danes’s unbroken streak of playing women in emotional extremis just keeps growing. A bipolar spy who works better when she’s off her meds (“Homeland”). A victim of abuse confronting Victorian mores and a deadly sea monster (“The Essex Serpent”). A mother who has a drug-aided breakdown (“Fleishman Is in Trouble”) and a mother whose son is kidnapped (“Full Circle”).” https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-beast-in-me-claire-danes-netflix-tv-review-2025
Diabolically effective and thrilling.