'The Beast in Me' is the thriller to watch right now

WHEN you take two top-tier actors like Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys and pit them against each other in a taut psychological thriller, it’s going to attract eyeballs.

- DEBASHINE THANGEVELO

CLAIRE Danes as Aggie Wiggs and Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis in The Beast in Me.

(Netflix)

So, of course, I was drawn to The Beast in Me from the moment it dropped on Netflix.

I've been an ardent follower of Danes since she made waves in the award-winning series My So-Called Life. She continued impressing me with Homeland, which ran for several seasons.

Although she’s done an insane amount of work, especially in Hollywood movies, there’s an intensity and conviction that she brings to her characters in a series that, for me, remains unparalleled.

Then, there’s Rhys.

Showing my age here, again, but he landed his big TV break as Kevin Walker in Brothers & Sisters.

Since then, he’s been covering a wide gamut of roles on the big and small screen, squeezing in a stage show here and there.

As a phenomenal actor, he is truly deserving of high praise. His remarkable range, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment allow him to take on and flawlessly execute any role, which is a testament to his immense talent.

The casting is one of the reasons why the eight-part series works. Creator Gabe Rotter (The X-Files fame) has done an exceptional job with the story itself.

The premise is enveloped in unexpected twists, delving into the powerful realm of the affluent and the extent of their political leverage and involvement in cover-ups.