Netflix’s newest psychological thriller, The Beast in Me follows Aggie Wiggs (played by American actress Claire Danes), a celebrated author whose life is in ruins after the tragic loss of her young son. Isolated and creatively blocked, Aggie’s life changes when her mysterious new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (played by Welsh actor Matthew Rhys), moves in next door.
Nile, a wealthy real estate developer, was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. What begins as curiosity on Aggie’s part spirals into a tense cat-and-mouse game, blurring the lines between fascination and fear.
When does The Beast in Me premiere on Netflix?
The release date for The Beast in Me has now been officially confirmed by Netflix as November 13, 2025, with all eight season 1 episodes set to drop globally the same day, giving Netflix subscribers around the world a binge-worthy dive into a story of grief, suspicion, and dangerous curiosity.
The Beast in Me – Netflix Cast List
- Claire Danes (Homeland, Romeo + Juliet) as Aggie Wiggs – grief-stricken author
- Matthew Rhys (The Americans, Perry Mason) as Nile Jarvis – enigmatic real estate mogul
- Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect, Hairspray) as Nina – Nile’s wife
- Natalie Morales (Dead to Me, Parks and Recreation) as Shelley – Aggie’s ex-wife
- David Lyons (Revolution, ER) as Brian Abbott – FBI agent investigating Nile
- Tim Guinee (Iron Man, Homeland) as Wrecking Ball – figure in Nile’s world
- Hettienne Park (Hannibal, Young Adult) as Agent Erika Breton – Abbott’s partner
- Jonathan Banks (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad) as Martin Jarvis – Nile’s father
- Deirdre O’Connell (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Affair) as Carol McGiddish – Aggie’s close friend and literary agent
- Aleyse Shannon (Black Christmas, Leverage: Redemption) as Olivia Benitez – council member opposing Nile’s business plans
- Will Brill (Fellow Travelers, The OA) as Chris Ingram – Nile’s missing wife’s brother
- Kate Burton (Grey’s Anatomy, Inventing Anna) as Mariah Ingram – Nile’s wife’s mother
- Bill Irwin (The Dropout, Legion) as James Ingram – Nile’s wife’s father
- Amir Arison (Sinking Spring, The Blacklist) as Frank Breton – Agent Erika Breton’s ex-husband
- Julie Ann Emery (Better Call Saul, Preacher) as Lila Jarvis – Martin Jarvis’ wife
Showrunner, Writer, and Executive Producer: Howard Gordon (Homeland, 24, The X-Files)
Creator, Writer, and Executive Producer: Gabe Rotter (The X-Files)
Release Date Recap
The Beast in Me will be available to stream globally on Netflix starting November 13, 2025 with all 8 episodes to be released simultaneously.