In the volatile world of streaming, it’s not always easy to predict the next big Netflix hit. For example, I certainly didn’t expect “KPop Demon Hunters” to become the platform’s biggest movie of all time. However, when it comes to the new mystery thriller “The Beast in Me,” I feel as confident as can be that this new eight-part show is going to rocket straight to the No. 1 spot.
The show reunites star Claire Danes with “Homeland” co-creator Howard Gordon, who acts as showrunner for this new Netflix original, which is an appealing pitch on its own. Throw in a twisted performance from Matthew Rhys as a real estate mogul who leaps between charismatic and creepy, and “The Beast in Me” certainly has the ingredients to draw plenty of attention. Plus, it’s a thriller series, and those are always popular with Netflix viewers.
