Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty Already Seems Controversial

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Ryan Murphy’s new horror series, based on a comic book, is already generating controversy, even before it airs.

As a big fan of TV, I’ve always been fascinated by Ryan Murphy’s work, but I have to admit, he’s definitely not afraid to push boundaries. His shows, like the Monster series on Netflix, often tackle really dark and unsettling subjects. With the latest season, focusing on Ed Gein, a lot of people, myself included, felt like some of the facts were stretched or exaggerated just for shock value. It felt less about telling a true story and more about sensationalizing some truly awful events.

Because his next project is a highly imaginative and fictional story, it could be a good fit for Ryan Murphy’s dramatic, visually striking style. Still, it’s already facing criticism, and there’s one main reason why.

Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty Is Based On A Comic Book Of The Same Name

Ryan Murphy is creating a horror series called The Beauty, based on the sci-fi comic book of the same name by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. The story is set in a world where a new STD unexpectedly makes people incredibly attractive.

But it quickly becomes clear that the disease has a horrifying consequence: everyone who catches it is a danger to others.

The new Ryan Murphy series appears to be staying true to the main themes of the original comic. The trailer hints at explorations of radical anti-beauty movements and the dangers of corporate greed. However, the show is already facing criticism, and there’s a specific reason why.

The Ryan Murphy Show Is Changing The Comic Book’s Story In 1 Major Way

The trailer for The Beauty makes it clear the show is taking the story in a new direction. Rather than focusing on a sexually transmitted disease, the plot now revolves around a manufactured drug promising perfect looks and lasting youth. While this isn’t necessarily a bad change, it does make the show feel somewhat predictable.

The comic book focuses on personal connections, the impact of actions, and societal judgment, but the show appears to be leaning towards a more familiar and straightforward story about cosmetic procedures and using technology to modify the body.

The show feels somewhat predictable, largely because a standout horror film from earlier this year explored similar territory and really raised the stakes.

The Beauty’s Comic Change Makes It Too Similar To One Of 2024’s Best Horror Movies

I’ve noticed a lot of people are saying The Beauty feels a little too close to this year’s The Substance with the changes they made to the original story. While I’m glad The Beauty still has that interesting police investigation aspect, which should help it stand out, it’s hard not to wonder if the creators were inspired by how well The Substance did with audiences and critics. It just feels a bit too similar, you know?

It’s still too early to know if Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty will be a success. Many are hoping the horror series will be a creative reimagining of its original story, rather than feeling like a copy of The Substance.

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2025-12-30 05:28