The Beast
Deep undercover. Who can you trust?
Created by Vincent Angell, William L. Rotko
On A&E
A tense, psychologically claustrophobic undercover drama where paranoia and moral compromise corrode the bond between mentor and rookie.
Unorthodox but effective FBI veteran agent Charles Barker takes on a rookie partner, Ellis Dove. Barker trains Dove in a hard-edged, psychologically driven approach towards undercover work, where a moment's hesitation can lead to death. As the job takes its toll on Dove, an Internal Affairs team tries to enlist the rookie as a double-agent in the bureau's investigation of his partner.
Questions people ask
Does The Beast leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Beast violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is The Beast scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is The Beast sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is The Beast easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Beast
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Beast
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Beast, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Beast, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Beast, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
