The Beast in Me
Seen it?2025 | 1 seasons | Drama, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Dexter or You, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience; spent 5 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 4.3 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Gabe Rotter
- Claire DanesAgatha 'Aggie' Wiggs
- Matthew RhysNile Jarvis
- Brittany SnowNina Jarvis
- Natalie MoralesShelley Morris