Netflix’s “chilling” new thriller that leaves you “entertained the whole time” hits top of UK chart

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Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys star in “The Beast in Me,” the new thriller that‘s quickly become one of Netflix’s most popular movies. If you’re looking for a suspenseful watch with a great cast, here’s everything you should know about this latest hit.

This eight-episode show stars Rose Danes as Aggie Wiggs, a writer who can’t seem to write anything after losing her son. Her creative slump ends when a new neighbor, Nile Jarvis, played by Rhys, moves in next door.

Nile, the son of a wealthy property developer, arrives with his wife, Nina (Brittany Snow), but he’s carrying some baggage. He was previously suspected of killing his first wife, though he claims he had no involvement.

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The thriller, starring Natalie Morales and Deirdre O’Connell, came out on Netflix last week and quickly became a hit, reaching the top of the streaming service’s most-watched list.

In a four-star review, Digital Spy described the series as “absorbing” and “gripping.” We noted that it builds suspense gradually, prioritizing a chilling atmosphere before escalating into more intense danger.

If you choose to watch The Beast in Me, and I highly recommend you do, don’t go in expecting a lot of shocking twists and turns. It has a few surprises here and there, but the show isn’t built on relying on typical thriller tricks to keep you engaged.

Critics generally liked The Beast in Me, and it currently has an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 53 reviews. The site describes the series as consistently tense and exciting.

JoBlo praised The Beast in Me as a thrilling and impressive return to form for Danes and Rhys, saying they enjoyed it from start to finish. Sunshine State Cineplex added that audiences would be entertained throughout the entire film.

TV Guide also highly recommended the film, calling The Beast in Me excellent and genuinely suspenseful. They noted it was surprising enough to avoid falling into predictable patterns common in murder mysteries.

The Beast in Me is streaming now on Netflix.

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2025-11-20 23:50