The Beauty, a science-fiction body-horror series from Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson that premiered on Hulu and FX in January 2026. The series is based on the comic by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. 

Plot

The story centers around a mysterious sexually transmitted treatment known as “The Beauty.” People who contract it become physically perfect—young, attractive, and seemingly flawless. However, the treatment comes with horrifying and often deadly side effects. As mysterious deaths begin to rise, investigators race to uncover the truth behind the drug and the powerful people responsible for creating it. 

Creators

  • Ryan Murphy

  • Matthew Hodgson

Main Cast

  • Evan Peters

  • Anthony Ramos

  • Jeremy Pope

  • Rebecca Hall

  • Ashton Kutcher 

Guest Stars

Guest appearances include:

  • Bella Hadid

  • Ben Platt

  • Billy Eichner

  • Isabella Rossellini

  • Meghan Trainor

  • Vincent D’Onofrio

  • Peter Gallagher 

Episodes

Season 1 consists of 11 episodes. 

Review

I really enjoyed the show. The cast was excellent, and the different actors who portrayed characters before and after their transformations did a fantastic job bringing the concept to life.

When I first heard about the series, I thought it might be similar to the The Substance starring Demi Moore, since both stories involve transformations and beauty. However, the show turned out to be very different and had its own unique style and story.

The series blends horror, mystery, and satire about society’s obsession with beauty, and it definitely feels like a classic Ryan Murphy production—stylish, strange, and sometimes shocking.

I’m also really looking forward to the next season of American Horror Story later this year. Ryan Murphy continues to prove that he’s an incredibly creative showrunner who has made many memorable series.

Hopefully The Beauty gets renewed for a second season because the story and world definitely have more potential to explore.

⭐ Rating: 9/10