The Beast in Me (TV series)
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Prepare yourself for a chilling descent into the human psyche. This November 13th, 2025, Netflix unleashes "The Beast in Me," a gripping American psychological thriller miniseries that will hold you captive. Starring the incomparable Claire Danes and the masterful Matthew Rhys, this is a production brought to you by the visionary minds of Jodie Foster and Conan O'Brien.
Get ready to meet the players in this intricate game of deception and survival. Claire Danes embodies Aggie Wiggs, a woman haunted by her past. Matthew Rhys is Nile Jarvis, a man caught in a web of secrets. Brittany Snow portrays Nina Jarvis, Nile's second wife, while Natalie Morales takes on the role of Shelley, Aggie's former partner.
The shadows deepen with a compelling supporting cast. David Lyons and Hettienne Park as FBI agents Brian Abbott and Erika Breton, respectively, are on the hunt for truth. Tim Guinee as Rick "Wrecking Ball" Jarvis, Nile's formidable uncle and security detail, adds a layer of brute force. Deirdre O'Connell shines as Carol McGiddish, Aggie's unwavering literary agent and confidante. Bubba Weiler portrays Teddy Fenig, the young drunk driver whose actions ripple with devastating consequences. Aleyse Shannon as Olivia Benitez, a city council member standing against Nile's ambitions, and Julie Ann Emery as Lila Jarvis, Martin Jarvis' wife, weave their own complex narratives. And the legendary Jonathan Banks as Martin Jarvis, Nile's father, looms large.
The guest stars bring their own intensity: Will Brill, Kate Burton, and Bill Irwin as the Ingram family, entangled in the mystery of Nile's missing wife.
From the fertile creative ground of Gabe Rotter, who penned the script years before its production, comes a story executive produced by Jodie Foster, Conan O'Brien, Daniel Pearle, Antonio Campos, Jeff Ross, David Kissinger, Howard Gordon, and starring Claire Danes herself.
The casting process brought these incredible talents together. Matthew Rhys joined the Netflix production in August 2024, followed by Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales, David Lyons, and Tim Guinee in October. November 2024 saw the arrival of Deirdre O'Connell, Jonathan Banks, Hettienne Park, Aleyse Shannon, Will Brill, Kate Burton, Bill Irwin, Amir Arison, and Julie Ann Emery.
Filming brought this dark world to life in Red Bank, New Jersey, in September 2024.
On November 13th, 2025, all eight episodes of "The Beast in Me" will be unleashed on Netflix, inviting you into a world where the lines between good and evil blur.
Critics are already hailing it as a triumph. Rotten Tomatoes reports an 85% approval rating, calling it "a cut above the usual murder mystery," a "psychological duel that crackles with tension thanks to Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys' superb performances." Metacritic echoes the praise with a score of 71 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
Prepare to be consumed. "The Beast in Me" awaits.
The Beast in Me is an American psychological thriller television miniseries for Netflix, starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. The producers on the series include Jodie Foster and Conan O'Brien. It premiered on November 13, 2025.
== Cast ==
=== Main ===
Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs
Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis
Brittany Snow as Nina Jarvis, Nile's second wife
Natalie Morales as Shelley, Aggie's ex-wife
=== Recurring ===
David Lyons as Brian Abbott, an FBI agent
Tim Guinee as Rick "Wrecking Ball" Jarvis, Nile's uncle who is also Nile's security detail
Deirdre O'Connell as Carol McGiddish, Aggie's literary agent and trusted friend
Bubba Weiler as Teddy Fenig, a young drunk driver who killed Aggie's son
Hettienne Park as Agent Erika Breton, an FBI agent who works with Abbott
Aleyse Shannon as Olivia Benitez, a city council member who opposes Nile's business plans
Julie Ann Emery as Lila Jarvis, Martin Jarvis' wife
Amir Arison as Frank Breton, FBI Agent Erika Breton's ex-husband
Jonathan Banks as Martin Jarvis, Nile's father
=== Guest starring ===
Will Brill as Chris Ingram, the brother of Nile's missing wife
Kate Burton as Mariah Ingram, the mother of Nile's missing wife
Bill Irwin as James Ingram, the father of Nile's missing wife
== Episodes ==
== Production ==
=== Development ===
The series is produced by 20th Television and created, written and executive produced by Gabe Rotter. Rotter initially wrote the script 6–7 years prior to production. It is executive produced by Jodie Foster, Conan O'Brien, Daniel Pearle, who also served as writer, Antonio Campos, who also directed, Jeff Ross and David Kissinger via Conaco, Howard Gordon, who served as showrunner and Claire Danes, who also stars.
=== Casting ===
Matthew Rhys joined the cast for the Netflix production in August 2024.
Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales, David Lyons and Tim Guinee joined the cast in October 2024.
Deirdre O'Connell, Jonathan Banks, Hettienne Park, Aleyse Shannon, Will Brill, Kate Burton, Bill Irwin, Amir Arison, and Julie Ann Emery joined the cast in November 2024.
=== Filming ===
Filming took place in Red Bank, New Jersey in September 2024.
== Release ==
The Beast in Me premiered on Netflix, with all eight episodes on November 13, 2025.
== Reception ==
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 85% approval rating based on 33 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "A cut above usual murder mystery, The Beast in Me stages a psychological duel that crackles with tension thanks to Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys' superb performances." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave a score of 71 out of 100 based on 26 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
== References ==
== External links ==
The Beast in Me on Netflix
The Beast in Me at IMDb
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