
The new series, The Beast in Me, doesn’t immediately grab your attention, and it doesn’t quite reach the heights of other shows like Adolescence or Untamed. Created by Gabe Rotter, it feels designed to blend in with the numerous miniseries released in 2025. However, that doesn’t make it a bad show. In fact, The Beast in Me can be surprisingly enjoyable if you accept that it’s fairly conventional. Claire Danes (Homeland) and Matthew Rhys (The Americans, Perry Mason) add a definite spark with their captivating chemistry as Aggie and Nile; their interactions are like a thrilling game of predator and prey. This is a show that delivers instant satisfaction. After the eighth and final episode, you can feel satisfied knowing you’ve enjoyed a tasty cat-and-mouse chase, and then easily move on to something else.