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Claire Danes Drawn to Sinister Matthew Rhys in 'Beast in Me'
The limited series explores themes of grief and suspicion as author Aggie Wiggs investigates her enigmatic neighbor, a former prime suspect, in a story produced by notable industry figures.
- Netflix premieres the thriller limited series The Beast in Me starring Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs and Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis on November 13, 2024.
- The series centers on Aggie, a withdrawn author grappling with the loss of her young son, who becomes intrigued by her new neighbor Nile, a powerful real estate businessman once under suspicion in his wife's unexplained disappearance.
- Aggie pursues the truth about Nile in a tense game of cat and mouse, simultaneously chasing his demons while confronting her own, with showrunner Howard Gordon highlighting themes of complicity and challenging assumptions.
- The teaser includes Aggie's voiceover reflecting on humanity’s fascination with monsters, while showrunner Howard Gordon explains that Aggie and Nile see a rare and solitary brilliance in one another.
- The Beast in Me suggests complex character dynamics and darker themes, implying potential fatal consequences in Aggie and Nile’s relationship while reflecting on personal and public reckonings with narrative and identity.
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Netflix has dropped the first trailer for 'The Beast In Me', its upcoming mystery thriller limited series starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys.
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