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FX's 'The Beauty': Intriguing Premise, Shallow Execution

2/5/2026

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The FX series The Beauty follows FBI agents investigating a sexually transmitted virus that transforms people into their ideal beauty with dire consequences.
It stars Rebecca Hall and Evan Peters, with Ashton Kutcher and Bella Hadid among the cast.
Critics say the premise is intriguing but the execution lacks depth, focusing on spectacle over thematic exploration.
New episodes air weekly.
The series streams on FuboTV and DIRECTV.

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Story summary

The FX series The Beauty follows FBI agents investigating a sexually transmitted virus that transforms people into their ideal beauty with dire consequences.
It stars Rebecca Hall and Evan Peters, with Ashton Kutcher and Bella Hadid among the cast.
Critics say the premise is intriguing but the execution lacks depth, focusing on spectacle over thematic exploration.
New episodes air weekly.
The series streams on FuboTV and DIRECTV.