Netflix’s New Thriller Has Viewers Glued to Their Screens: ‘I Can’t Stop Watching It’
Netflix has released a new psychological thriller miniseries called The Beast in Me. The show stars Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys and is produced by big names including Jodie Foster and Conan O’Brien. It premiered on November 13.
The series follows Aggie Wiggs, a famous author who has stopped writing and retreated from public life after losing her young son. Her quiet life changes when Nile Jarvis, a powerful real estate mogul with a dark past, moves in next door. Nile was once the main suspect in his wife’s disappearance. Aggie becomes obsessed with him, trying to uncover the truth about Nile while facing her own personal demons. The story turns into a tense cat-and-mouse game that can get dangerous.
Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, and Natalie Morales in a cat-and-mouse thriller from the creators of Homeland. Who's ready???
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The Beast in Me premieres November 13. pic.twitter.com/mhLNqfnuzg
The cast also includes Brittany Snow as Nina Jarvis, Nile’s wife, and Natalie Morales as Shelley, Aggie’s ex-wife.
Viewers are already talking about the show online. One fan said, “The Beast in Me is 1 of the best shows of the year that’ll be forgotten by the end of this week cuz of Netflix’s binge model. Cast is very white but all of em are talented, so I can’t complain. Don’t wanna spoil anything, so, here’s Matthew Rhys dancing to compel you to watch it.”
Another viewer wrote, “Just started on The Beast in Me and I’m already so riled up! It’s tense off the bat but I also find Americans in their shows so incredibly rageful, passive aggressive…” A third fan predicted, “2 minutes in and I already know The Beast in Me is gonna win limited series at the Emmy’s next year.”
According to Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an average score of 84 percent. People seem to be drawn in by the suspense and the strong performances from the main actors.
Overall, The Beast in Me is getting attention for its drama and tension. The mix of suspense, mystery, and strong acting is keeping viewers glued to their screens.
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