'The Beast in Me' Trailer: Claire Danes' New Netflix Thriller Will Hold You Over Until 'Dept. Q' Season 2

What is the plot of The Beast in Me?

In The Beast In Me, Claire Danes will be exchanging her CIA badge for a typewriter, as she’s playing a well-established author who's dealing with a serious case of writer’s block. Yet in Danes’s case, her character’s inability to write has a pretty solid excuse — her son has recently passed away, and she doesn’t have it within herself to go back to the art form that once made her so happy.

Everything changes when a new man moves next door, aka Matthew Rhys’s character, Nile Jarvis. Jarvis is no ordinary neighbor. He is described by The Hollywood Reporter as “a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.”

Instead of Danes’s character running for the hills, she can’t help but find herself leaning in to Jarvis, with a desperate desire to uncover his mysterious past. Despite his allegedly dangerous ways, Danes has finally found a muse for her artwork. Now, she is able to write again, with her suspicious neighbor as the inspiration for her literary prose.

But despite her newfound interest in the murder-suspect mogul, she’s playing a dangerous game, and she knows it. Her twisted relationship (if you could call it that) with Nile Jarvis morphs into the ultimate “cat and mouse” scenario, where lives are at stake. How much peril is she willing to put herself through for the sake of her artistry? And just why is she so very drawn to a potential killer?

Where can I watch The Beast in Me?

The Beast in Me is coming to Netflix.

When can I see The Beast in Me on Netflix?

Homeland fans can anticipate the new thriller series The Beast In Me, premiering on the streaming platform on November 13th.

I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve already marked my calendar and plan to do nothing else on November 13th but binge this entire mini-series in one sitting. Who else is dying to see this startling new thriller?

How many episodes are in The Beast in Me?

The Netflix show will have 8 episodes. Here's the full release schedule:

1. Season 1, Episode 1 premieres on Netflix November 13, 2025
2. Season 1, Episode 2 premieres on Netflix November 13, 2025
3. Season 1, Episode 3 premieres on Netflix November 13, 2025
4. Season 1, Episode 4 premieres on Netflix November 13, 2025
5. Season 1, Episode 5 premieres on Netflix November 13, 2025
6. Season 1, Episode 6 premieres on Netflix November 13, 2025
7. Season 1, Episode 7 premieres on Netflix November 13, 2025
8. Season 1, Episode 8 premieres on Netflix November 13, 2025

Who's in The Beast in Me cast?

Along with Matt Rhys and Claire Danes, the high-stakes thriller series will star a number of familiar faces. The Beast in Me cast includes:

• Matthew Rhys
• Claire Danes
• Brittany Snow
• Natalie Morales
• Jonathan Banks
• Hettienne Park

Where did The Beast in Me film?

The Beast in Me filmed around the east coast, including New Jersey and North Carolina. What's on Netflix reports the show filmed from September 2024 until January 2025.

Is Beast in Me based on a true story?

No, The Beast in Me is a totally original story — so we can be even more surprised by what's coming ;).