Netflix just released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming thriller series, The Beast in Me. The series follows a writer, Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes), grieving the death of her son while uncovering the truth about her dangerous neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys). The show will also reunite Danes and Howard Gordon five years after the all-time great TV drama Homeland ended.
The Beast in Me is an eight-episode limited Netflix series. The protagonist, Aggie, is an author who is filled with guilt after her son dies. She has become a shell of the person she was and is no longer able to write due to the grief that comes with losing a child. However, her drive comes back when Nile, a mogul who was a prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance, moves in next door.
According to The Beast in Me’s creator, Gordon, it’s a nuanced story where the characters question their own judgments and force themselves to see things from another perspective. He also explained the inspiration behind the series title in a statement to Netflix. Check out his statement and the trailer below:
The title of the series comes from a Johnny Cash song — but it’s not as simple as it might initially seem. It really is about all of our complicity. Whether it’s Monica Lewinsky or Amanda Knox or Nile Jarvis or whatever, sometimes we are quick to make assumptions. But when we are forced to look at it from another angle, do we have the humility and the compassion to listen and to revise the narrative?
What The Trailer Means For The Beast In Me
The Beast in Me’s teaser revealed what appeared to be several snippets of intense scenes from the limited series. From anxiety-inducing stares and tragic breakdowns to police sirens and brutal attacks, the trailer promises to take viewers on a powerful journey with many twists and turns.
Similar to Claire Danes’ other great movies and shows, she deliveres a strong performance in the trailer. Her conflicted feelings about Rhys’ character and the heartbreaking moments of survivor’s guilt are incredibly convincing. The range of emotions she conveys in such a short period of time gives viewers a very clear idea of the tone of the upcoming series.
Our Take On The Beast In Me Trailer
The Beast in Me’s new teaser showcases a group of compelling characters portrayed by a talented cast. The tension between Danes and Rhys is depicted perfectly. The trailer reveals Aggie’s dangerous infatuation with Nile, as well as her fear of him. Based on the sneak peek alone, we can already tell that their relationship will go down a catastrophic path.
The intense sequences show audiences that a whirlwind of emotions is about to come their way. The teaser’s action-packed clips imply that there won’t be a single dull moment in the miniseries. While there still isn’t too much information out there about The Beast in Me at the moment, the trailer does take us one step closer to the full story and what’s to come.
The Beast in Me will premiere on Netflix on November 13, 2025.
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
