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Ryan Murphy's 'The Beauty': Dark Comedy Meets Body Horror

1/24/2026

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Ryan Murphy's Premiere

Ryan Murphy's The Beauty premiered on FX and Hulu, featuring Evan Peters and Ashton Kutcher.
The show centers on a biological superdrug that enhances beauty but causes horrific transformations and deaths.
Critics have given mixed reviews, noting its blend of body horror and dark comedy.
Rebecca Hall's FBI agent Jordan Bennett undergoes a shocking early transformation reminiscent of Psycho.
The first three episodes are available for streaming.

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Ryan Murphy's Decline

Ryan Murphy's production quality has declined since his 2018 Netflix deal.
Recent shows such as The Politician and All's Fair have drawn mixed to negative responses after earlier positive reviews.
Critics attribute burnout to Murphy's increased output, impacting the consistency of his work.
Questions persist about Murphy's ability to sustain compelling television in the streaming era.

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Ryan Murphy's Premiere

Ryan Murphy's The Beauty premiered on FX and Hulu, featuring Evan Peters and Ashton Kutcher.
The show centers on a biological superdrug that enhances beauty but causes horrific transformations and deaths.
Critics have given mixed reviews, noting its blend of body horror and dark comedy.
Rebecca Hall's FBI agent Jordan Bennett undergoes a shocking early transformation reminiscent of Psycho.
The first three episodes are available for streaming.

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