The Beast in Me — Key Facts (Netflix Limited Series)
- Genre: Psychological thriller / limited series
- Network: Netflix
- Premiere Date: November 13, 2025
- Episodes: 8 episodes (approx. 41–54 minutes each)
Cast
- Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs — a reclusive author grieving the loss of her young son
- Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis — a wealthy, mysterious neighbor with a dark past
- Brittany Snow as Nina Jarvis — Nile’s second wife
- Natalie Morales as Shelley Morris — Aggie’s ex-wife
- David Lyons as Brian Abbott — FBI agent
- Tim Guinee as Rick “Wrecking Ball” Jarvis — Nile’s uncle and security detail
- Additional supporting cast includes Deirdre O’Connell, Hettienne Park, and others
Premise
- After the tragic death of her son, celebrated novelist Aggie Wiggs isolates herself from public life.
- Her quiet existence is disrupted when Nile Jarvis, a charismatic but suspicious real-estate mogul, moves in next door.
- Drawn into his world, Aggie begins uncovering unsettling truths about his past and becomes entangled in a dangerous psychological game.
- The series explores themes of grief, obsession, mistrust, privilege, and moral ambiguity.
Creators & Production
- Creator: Gabe Rotter
- Showrunner: Howard Gordon
- Executive Producers: Howard Gordon, Gabe Rotter, Jodie Foster, Conan O’Brien, Jeff Ross, Caroline Baron, and others
- Filming Locations: Primarily shot in New Jersey, doubling for an upscale Long Island–style suburb
Additional Facts Fans Like
- Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys’ on-screen dynamic is a major highlight and frequently praised by critics.
- Though designed as a limited series, producers have suggested potential interest in continuing the story if audience response is strong.
- The tone is dark, atmospheric, and reminiscent of slow-burn thrillers like The Undoing and Sharp Objects.