Series synopsis
The Beast in Me is an American drama mystery television series that premiered on Netflix on November 13, 2025. It ended on November 13, 2025. It was created by Gabe Rotter. It stars Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow and Natalie Morales.
A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.
Premise
A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.
Premise: Pain needs a partner.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Claire Danes as Agatha 'Aggie' Wiggs
- Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis
- Brittany Snow as Nina Jarvis
- Natalie Morales as Shelley Morris
Guest cast
- Jonathan Banks as Martin Jarvis
- Tim Guinee as Rick 'Wrecking Ball' Jarvis
- David Lyons as Brian Abbott
- Bubba Weiler as Teddy Fenig
- Deirdre O'Connell as Carol McGiddish
- Susan Pourfar as Lorna Fenig
- Frank Harts as Colin
- Chip Zien as Stan
- Leonard Gerome as Cooper Morris-Wiggs
- Paul McCallion as Teddy's Friend #1
- Katie Claire McGrath as Hostess
- Colby Kipnes as Daughter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 13, 2025 | November 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sick Puppy Reclusive author Aggie Wiggs' life is upended by the arrival of wealthy, arrogant new neighbor Nile Jarvis — who quite possibly murdered his first wife. |
November 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Just Don't Want to Be Lonely Still reeling from shock over the news, Aggie shares her suspicions with Brian and approaches Nile with an intriguing proposal. |
November 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
Elephant in the Room As Aggie delves deeper into Nile's past, she pushes Brian to use the information she's getting. Nina takes an interest in Shelley's work. |
November 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 13, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 13, 2025 |
| Status | ended |