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Netflix's 'The Beast in Me': Grief, Secrets, and Suspense

2/7/2026

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Netflix's The Beast in Me centers on Aggie Wiggs, a writer, who struggles after her son's death.
Nile Jarvis, portrayed by Matthew Rhys, moves in next door and asks Wiggs to tell his story.
He is a former prime suspect in his wife's disappearance and claims she took her own life.
The eight-episode series is praised for production and performances, though the finale is seen as too solvable.

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Story summary

Netflix's The Beast in Me centers on Aggie Wiggs, a writer, who struggles after her son's death.
Nile Jarvis, portrayed by Matthew Rhys, moves in next door and asks Wiggs to tell his story.
He is a former prime suspect in his wife's disappearance and claims she took her own life.
The eight-episode series is praised for production and performances, though the finale is seen as too solvable.