The Netflix miniseries "The Beast in Me" is a psychological thriller that explores themes of obsession, grief, and the search for truth, starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. According to the Argentine News Agency, it is one of the streaming service's latest titles, yet it has garnered the most views in recent days. What is "The Beast in Me" about? The series centers on Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes), a successful writer who lives in seclusion and is consumed by grief following the tragic death of her son. Her life and creative block are abruptly interrupted when Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a powerful real estate magnate with a murky past, moves in next door. Nile Jarvis is a notorious figure in the public eye, as he was the prime suspect in the disappearance of his first wife years ago, although he was acquitted. Aggie, who is initially struggling with writer's block, feels both horrified and fascinated by the mystery surrounding her new neighbor. Aggie's obsession with Nile leads her to propose writing a book about him, a project he accepts in order to clean up his public image. As their relationship progresses, the line between the observer (Aggie) and the subject of the study (Nile) blurs. The plot turns into a dangerous psychological game of cat and mouse, forcing Aggie to confront her own demons and pain while trying to discover whether Nile is a killer or not.
Netflix Miniseries 'The Beast in Me' Explores Obsession and Grief
Psychological thriller 'The Beast in Me' starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys follows a writer obsessed with her new neighbor, a murder suspect. The show became one of Netflix's most-watched.