An ‘extraordinary and compelling’ psychological thriller has climbed to the top of the Netflix charts for a notable reason.
Netflix offers a vast array of addictive TV shows, yet this particular series has captivated audiences, accumulating over 45.4 million hours of viewing, as reported by FlixPatrol.
As Stranger Things gains momentum in anticipation of its much-awaited fifth season, interest has shifted to another captivating mystery thriller featuring the talented Claire Danes, a multiple Emmy Award recipient.
In this series, Danes portrays Aggie Wiggs, a Pulitzer-winning writer who becomes a shadow of her former self following the tragic death of her young son.
Residing alone in the New York suburb of Oyster Bay, her life takes a turn when the charming real-estate heir Nile Jarvis, played by Rhys, moves in next door.
Jarvis is tormented by the mysterious disappearance of his wife and the surrounding rumors, yet Aggie is drawn to him, seeing him both as a neighbor and a potential muse for her forthcoming book.
As their lives intersect, Aggie becomes entangled in Jarvis’s troubles while attempting to escape her own, in what Netflix describes as ‘a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.’
Supporting the main cast are Brittany Snow from Pitch Perfect, Natalie Morales from Santa Clarita Diet, Jonathan Banks from Breaking Bad, and David Lyons from ER.
The series, titled The Beast in Me, has been praised by critics as ‘astonishing’ and ‘well paced.’
On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts a commendable 84 percent critics score, with the consensus noting it as ‘a cut above the usual murder mystery,’ highlighting: “The Beast in Me stages a psychological duel that crackles with tension thanks to Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys’ superb performances.”
The remarkable on-screen chemistry between Danes and Rhys seems to be a key factor in the show’s success on the streaming charts.
Audience reactions have been positive, with one viewer commenting: “Hard to watch but extraordinary, compelling acting by Matthew Rhys and Claire Danes made this series a ‘binger.'”
Another viewer, describing it as ‘one of the best’ series they’ve encountered recently, also praised the actors’ performances.
“Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys had a chemistry I have not seen in quite some time… It’s one of those series that you just can’t wait to watch the next episode,” they noted.
A third viewer added: “Absolutely riveting! The acting is superb! Highly recommend it!”
The Beast in Me is currently available for streaming on Netflix.