The Beauty, a Ryan Murphy science-fiction thriller for FX, premieres January 21 with the first three episodes airing on FX and Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally, followed by weekly new episodes every Wednesday, with two episodes in the final two weeks.

The guest cast includes Amelia Gray Hamlin, Ari Graynor, Bella Hadid, Ben Platt, Billy Eichner, Isabella Rossellini, Jaquel Spivey, Jessica Alexander, Jon Jon Briones, John Carroll Lynch, Julie Halston, Lux Pascal, Meghan Trainor, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Peter Gallagher, and Vincent D’Onofrio.

The series is described as a global thriller featuring Evan Peters as FBI agent Cooper Madsen, among a broader ensemble.

Creators Haun and Hurley say the adaptation is faithful and emotionally resonant, noting strong NYCC reactions that hint at a collaborative, high-impact project.

Fans are buzzing, with comparisons drawn to Murphy’s other hits like American Horror Story and The Watcher.

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The premise centers on themes of perfection and sacrifice as humanity faces a threat that could alter its future.

The Hollywood Reporter’s March coverage by Tony Maglio contextualizes the premiere and related industry dynamics.

Murphy describes the show as a sci-fi medical thriller about a virus that creates an ‘absolute perfect self,’ critiquing beauty standards akin to an Ozempic-inspired phenomenon.

The series further explores beauty culture and obsession with perfection, blending satire with thriller elements, as discussed by Murphy in a Variety interview.

The virus pulls investigators into the orbit of a secretive tech billionaire and his deadly inner circle.

Murphy and Hodgson create The Beauty, building on Murphy’s slate and producing with 20th Television, with ongoing connections to Murphy’s broader projects.