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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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Critics Consensus

Caking on visceral splatter over an engaging takedown of modern beauty standards, Ryan Murphy's gonzo sci-fi horror is a disgustingly good time, even if its cultural commentary only goes skin deep.

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Nicholas Harris New Statesman 1d
The whole show looks so good – ironically, very conventionally cinematically beautiful – that it feels pointless to linger or ponder... This is face-lift TV, taut and tight and very smooth, even if you never really believe it’s real. Go to Full Review Graeme Blundell The Australian 3d
Murphy again revels in the juxtaposition of the beautiful and the ugly and violent, and the series is shot with his distinguishing sense of aesthetic fascination. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Jan 30
3/4
It might get tripped up by its own aspirations at time, but it’s one of Murphy’s better series. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Jan 29
2/5
Heart-racing action sequences are followed by long passages of exposition, in which characters explain the plot so pedantically that viewers can easily scroll through social media and post comments while watching it . . . which is, I suppose, the point. Go to Full Review Álvaro Onieva Fotogramas Jan 28
2/5
...'The Beauty' isn't terribly boring, though it doesn't surprise or stimulate either, but above all, it fails to stand on its own as a series with substance that raises interesting and well-developed questions. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Val S @Valscott 6h I can't say I'm a fan of Ryan murphy. Sometimes he's over the top and I find some of the seasons of American Horror Story is rather gross foul masochistic , lacking a good story due to the avenue of disgust. I really have to say I really enjoyed this show The Beauty , Very good story little over top with it f u c k word. it's just sad writers these days feel they have say that in every other word when they're writing . It takes away from the authenticity of what the story they're trying to tell I like the overview of the show about having to buy beauty and selling your soul for it literally. And surprisingly it shows that beauty comes from the inside and it's okay to have flaws. We are not meant to look perfect we are meant to look imperfect and find beauty in that. I love Evan Peters I think Rachel Hall. Shout out to Bella Hadid that opened the season episode excellent! So I've really enjoyed this show I will have to say and I hope it has a great ending! 5 stars See more Chris A. @raleighing 13h Worst TV show I’ve ever watched. I’m now dumber than I was when I started watching it. Don’t get me wrong, I love a farcical horror show / flick. But this was not that. Just stop Mr. Murphy. See more Diego H. @eusoudiego 14h Estou adorando a série. See more Paulo C @BaddieLove 19h Pra quem é fã e conhece o trabalho de Ryan Murphy sabe o que se esperar, a história é incrível, paisagem deslumbrante..mais parece um spin off do episodio de modelos da serie AHS Stories See more Shawna D 1d I love it!! Episode 5 just aired and is the best so far See more Sandra B @Sassypaulista 1d Terrible show. For me it's unwatchable! The sex scenes are so unnecessary and close to disgusting. See more Read all reviews
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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 Aired Jan 28, 2026 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 Aired Feb 4, 2026 Beautiful Billionaires A group of billionaires gather to make history. Details Episode 6 Airs Feb 11 Beautiful Patient Zero A team of scientists stumble upon a life-changing secret. 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 The Corporation's master plan intensifies. Details Episode 9 Airs Feb 25 Beautiful Evolution Cooper and Jordan form an alliance with a mysterious person. Details Episode 11 Airs Mar 4 Beautiful Betrayal 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