7 Psychological Thriller Shows Like The Beast in Me to Watch Next
Netflix’s latest bingeable series is the psychological thriller miniseries, The Beast in Me starring Claire Danes (Full Circle, Homeland) and Matthew Rhys (The Americans, Perry Mason). All 8 episodes launched on November 13 and the series has already gained an 89% Tomatometer score. From writer, showrunner, and executive producer Howard Gordon (Homeland, 24),
The Beast in Me follows a famous author (Danes) who is suddenly is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor (Rhys) who she suspects might be a murderer. The cast also includes Brittany Snow (The Hunting Wives, Pitch Perfect) and Natalie Morales (Dead to Me, Battle of the Sexes) with guest stars Jonathan Banks (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad), David Lyons (Truth Be Told, Revolution), Tim Guinee (The Staircase, Inventing Anne), and Hettienne Park (Black Rabbit, Hannibal).
If you’ve already binged the series and are looking for more twisty, psychological thrillers, here are 7 shows like The Beast in Me you can stream next.
7 shows like The Beast in Me:
Disclaimer (2024 miniseries)
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lesley Manville, Louis Partridge, Leila George, Indira Varma, Kodi Smit-McPhee
Synopsis: “Disclaimer is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Renée Knight. Acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett) built her reputation revealing the misdeeds and transgressions of others. When she receives a novel from an unknown author, she is horrified to realize she is now the main character in a story that exposes her darkest secrets.”
Where to watch: Apple TV
The Fall (2013-2016)
Cast: Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, John Lynch, Aisling Franciosi, Niamh McGrady, Bronagh Waugh, Bronagh Taggart, Sarah Beattie, Stuart Graham, Valene Kane, Emmett J Scanlan
Synopsis: “A detective superintendent battles her own personal demons as she tries to get inside the head of a serial killer hiding behind a family-man facade.”
Where to watch: Acorn TV, AMC+, BritBox, Peacock, Prime Video
Fool Me Once (2024 miniseries)
Cast: Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Joanna Lumley, Richard Armitage
Synopsis: “Maya Stern is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband, Joe. However, when Maya installs a nanny-cam to keep an eye on her young daughter, she is shocked to see her husband in her house.”
Where to watch: Netflix
The Girlfriend (2025 – )
Cast: Robin Wright, Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Karen Henthorn, Tanya Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Anna Chancellor
Synopsis: “Laura’s idyllic life is shattered when her son’s new girlfriend seems suspicious. Determined to protect him, Laura’s actions spiral out of control, raising the question: Is she justifiably cautious or consumed by paranoia?”
Where to watch: Prime Video
The Girl Before (2021 miniseries)
Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Jessica Plummer, Ben Hardy, Rakhee Thakrar, Mark Stanley
Synopsis: “The Girl Before follows the story of a smart and curious PR exec called Jane, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who gets the chance to move into a beautiful, minimalist home designed by a supremely self-confident and enigmatic architect named Edward Monkford, played by David Oyelowo. Jane must adhere to peculiar house rules as stipulated by David, but a shocking discovery about the prior tenant creates an unnerving atmosphere causing Jane to question her fate.”
Where to watch: HBO Max
The Patient (2022 miniseries)
Cast: Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, Linda Emond, Andrew Leeds, Laura Niemi, Alex Rich, Renata Friedman, David Alan Grier
Synopsis: “Featuring Steve Carell as therapist Alan Strauss, The Patient is a psychological thriller about a therapist who is held prisoner by patient Sam Fortner who reveals himself to be a serial killer. With time running out, Alan fights desperately to stop Sam before Alan becomes complicit in Sam’s murders or worse – becomes a target himself.”
Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu
Surface (2022 – )
Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ari Graynor, François Arnaud, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Stephan James, Millie Brady, Phil Dunster, Gavin Drea
Synopsis: “After suffering a traumatic head injury that leaves her with serious memory loss issues, Sophia embarks on a quest to piece her life back together. However, she realises that the people who are helping her may not have her best interests in mind.”
Where to watch: Apple TV
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