The Beast in Me: Season 1
2025 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.0
What Season 1 of The Beast in Me
Aggie Wiggs is a writer living in Oyster Bay, on Long Island, who is grieving while trying to finish her next book. Her calm is shattered when Nile Jarvis, son of a powerful real estate tycoon, moves into the house next door with his second wife, Nina, to live a more secluded life. Nile is suspected of killing his first wife. Aggie decides to make her neighbor the subject of her new book, and the project pulls her into a psychological game with a man who could be dangerous. Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys star in this series created by Gabe Rotter for Netflix.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Sick Puppy
Reclusive author Aggie Wiggs' life is upended by the arrival of wealthy, arrogant new neighbor Nile Jarvis — who quite possibly murdered his first wife.
Directing: Antonio Campos · Writing: Gabe Rotter, Daniel Pearle · Starring: Tim Guinee, David Lyons, Bubba Weiler, Deirdre O'Connell
1x02 Just Don't Want to Be Lonely
Still reeling from shock over the news, Aggie shares her suspicions with Brian and approaches Nile with an intriguing proposal.
Directing: Antonio Campos · Writing: Gabe Rotter · Starring: Tim Guinee, David Lyons, Bubba Weiler, Deirdre O'Connell
1x03 Elephant in the Room
As Aggie delves deeper into Nile's past, she pushes Brian to use the information she's getting. Nina takes an interest in Shelley's work.
Directing: Tyne Rafaeli · Writing: Erika Sheffer · Starring: Jonathan Banks, Tim Guinee, David Lyons, Leonard Gerome
1x04 Thanatos
Aggie interviews Madison's parents about her disappearance. Nile and Martin take aim at the City Council. Brian enlists help to crack the hard drive.
Directing: Tyne Rafaeli · Writing: C.A. Johnson · Starring: Jonathan Banks, Tim Guinee, David Lyons, Bubba Weiler
1x05 Bacchanal
Nile and Aggie cross boundaries with a drunken heart-to-heart, rousing Nina's suspicions. Martin and Rick conspire to make waves at Olivia's rally.
Directing: Lila Neugebauer · Writing: Daniel Pearle · Starring: Jonathan Banks, Tim Guinee, Hettienne Park, Aleyse Shannon
1x06 The Beast and Me
Anxious to share her latest discovery with Brian, Aggie unexpectedly uncovers an even darker truth. Nina receives surprising news.
Directing: Lila Neugebauer · Writing: Ali Liebegott · Starring: Jonathan Banks, Tim Guinee, Bubba Weiler, Deirdre O'Connell
1x07 Ghosts
In 2019, a complex web of suspicion and betrayal forms between the Jarvises, Nina and Brian, and the truth behind Madison's disappearance is revealed.
Directing: Antonio Campos · Writing: Mike Skerrett · Starring: Jonathan Banks, Tim Guinee, David Lyons, Leonard Gerome
1x08 The Last Word Season Finale
Backed into a corner, Aggie must use all her wits to keep her world from crashing down — and place all her trust in an unlikely ally.
Directing: Antonio Campos · Writing: Daniel Pearle, Howard Gordon · Starring: Jonathan Banks, Tim Guinee, Bubba Weiler, Deirdre O'Connell
Season 1 Cast
Natalie MoralesShelley Morris8 episodes
Hettienne ParkErika Breton7 episodes
Jonathan BanksMartin Jarvis6 episodes
David LyonsBrian Abbott5 episodes
Bubba WeilerTeddy Fenig5 episodes
Leonard GeromeCooper Morris-Wiggs5 episodes
Aleyse ShannonOlivia Benitez5 episodes
Deirdre O'ConnellCarol McGiddish4 episodes
Peter GroszElijah Garrity3 episodes
Susan PourfarLorna Fenig2 episodes
Paul McCallionTeddy's Friend #12 episodes
Will BrillChris Ingram2 episodes
Frank HartsColinEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of The Beast in Me
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does season 1 of The Beast in Me have?
Season 1 of The Beast in Me has 8 episodes.
When did season 1 of The Beast in Me premiere?
Aired on November 12, 2025.
Where to watch season 1 of The Beast in Me?
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB user rating, episode 1x01, "Sick Puppy," with a 7.5.