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Season 1 – The Beauty

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The world of high fashion turns dark when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways. FBI Agents Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett are sent to Paris to uncover the truth. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a sexually transmitted virus that transforms ordinary people into visions of physical perfection, but with terrifying consequences. Their path leads them directly into the crosshairs of "The Corporation", a shadowy tech billionaire who has secretly engineered a miracle drug dubbed “The Beauty,” who will do anything to protect his trillion-dollar empire --including unleashing his lethal enforcer, “The Assassin”. As the epidemic spreads, Jeremy, a desperate outsider, is caught in the chaos, searching for purpose as the agents race across Paris, Venice, Rome and New York to stop a threat that could alter the future of humanity.
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The Beauty — Season 1

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Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 8h
The Beauty is not high art, and it’s certainly not searing commentary, but there’s enough here in its campy, maximalist and arch vibes, even if it is ultimately empty and ugly. Go to Full Review Kelly Lawler USA Today 19h
1.5/4
Murphy doesn't hit the nail on its zeitgeisty head. Go to Full Review Peter Travers The Travers Take 3d
3/4
Ryan Murphy’s deliciously demented new series zips past "The Substance" to deliver its own serial-killing take on body horror. It’s a dose of fresh hell for the Ozempic era. Go to Full Review Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) 1d
The show lacks subtlety -- every moment garish, overblown -- but bursts with energy, guest stars (from Meghan Trainor to Nicola Peltz Beckham) and spiky humour. Go to Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine 3d
6/10
Within Murphy's body of work, The Beauty occupies a predictable place: a horror satire that prioritizes surface over depth. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Dais Johnston Inverse 4d
Much like the medication at the center of the story, it's visually striking and stylish beyond belief. But effects vary wildly. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Karen B. @Obsidian254 12h So far I like the look and story. See more Slick R @SlickReviewer 13h Rip off of the movie The Substance but tries to be one up it with more gore and multiple exploding bodies instead. The acting is so so. It passes the time. See more Colin O @Cjpob 13h Ryan Murphy watched the Substance. See more ARNEZ C. @Arny6tearz 14h This is just crazy and insane I luv it , I've never seen anything like it call it the new obsession for everyone See more Jr H. 15h If you like American Horror Story or Black Mirror, this has kinda freaky weird vibes and I liked it See more Ed M. @EdM360 18h Boring. Ryan Murphy hits another foul. Not good at all. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ryan Murphy

Creator

Matthew Hodgson

Creator

Matt Hodgson

Creator

Evan Peters

Cooper Madsen

Anthony Ramos

The Assassin

Jeremy Pope

Jeremy

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 21, 2026 Beautiful Pilot FBI agents Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett are assigned to investigate a shocking incident at a fashion show in Paris. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 21, 2026 Beautiful Jordan The discovery of a gruesome crime scene sends Cooper and Jordan to Venice, Italy. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 2026 Beautiful Christopher Cross An unlikely partnership is formed after The Assassin is sent to clean up a messy situation. Details Episode 4 Airs Jan 28 Beautiful Chimp Face Cooper interviews an assistant editor following a disturbing event at the offices of a fashion magazine in New York City. Details Episode 5 Airs Feb 4 Beautiful Billionaires A group of billionaires gather to make history. Written by Ryan Murphy & Matthew Hodgson; directed by Alexis Martin Woodall. Details Episode 6 Airs Feb 11 Beautiful Patient Zero A team of scientists stumble upon a life-changing secret. Written by Ryan Murphy & Matthew Hodgson; directed by Michael Uppendahl. Details Episode 7 Airs Feb 18 Beautiful Living Rooms A desperate family is forced to make a difficult decision. Written by Ryan Murphy & Matthew Hodgson; directed by Michael Uppendahl. Details Episode 8 Airs Feb 25 Beautiful Brothers Partners Drew Foster and Kara Vaughn investigate the Beauty STD causing aesthetic effects but proving lethal; they try to evade corrupt officials and a mercenary targeting them amidst a suspected government conspiracy. Details Episode 9 Airs Feb 25 Beautiful Evolution Partners Drew Foster and Kara Vaughn investigate the Beauty STD causing aesthetic effects but proving lethal; they try to evade corrupt officials and a mercenary targeting them amidst a suspected government conspiracy. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Ryan Murphy, Matthew Hodgson, Matt Hodgson
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Eric Kovtun, Matthew Hodgson, Scott Robertson, Nissa Diederich, Evan Peters, Michael Uppendahl, Anthony Ramos, Alexis Martin Woodall, Jeremy Pope, Eric Gitter, Peter Schwerin, Jeremy Haun
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (S|V)
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 21, 2026