The Beast in Me
Pain needs a partner.
Created by Gabe Rotter
On Netflix
A dark psychological thriller about two women locked in a dangerous game of suspicion and manipulation, grounded in grief and the blurred line between reality and obsession.
A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Beast in Me scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is The Beast in Me sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does The Beast in Me leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Beast in Me one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of series.
Is The Beast in Me violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is The Beast in Me 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.
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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
Everything like The Beast in Me, and what each one shares →
Like The Beast in Me
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Beast in Me
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Beast in Me, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Beast in Me, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Beast in Me, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
