The Pat Kenny Show Boxed with John Fardy: "The Beast In Me"
Dec 4, 2025
John Fardy, a renowned broadcast critic and TV reviewer, discusses the gripping Netflix series The Beast in Me, starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. He delves into Danes' character, Aggie Wigs, and her tumultuous past. Fardy explores Matthew Rhys' Niall Jarvis, a charismatic real estate mogul with a dark mystery surrounding his missing wife. Their power dynamics create a thrilling cat-and-mouse game. He praises the show’s slow-burn tension and anticipates Emmy nominations for both leads, urging viewers to stick with it for the payoff.
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Powerful Slow-Burn At The Core
- The Beast in Me centres on two compelling, tense neighbours whose relationship darkens over time.
- Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys drive the series with layered, top-tier performances that elevate the slow-burn plot.
Aggie's Personal And Creative Crisis
- Aggie Wiggs, played by Claire Danes, is a successful memoirist battling writer's block and personal tragedy.
- She lives in Oyster Bay and faces financial and creative pressure while Jarvis moves into the neighbourhood.
Jarvis: Charming, Rumoured Killer
- Niall Jarvis, played by Matthew Rhys, is a real-estate figure rumoured to have murdered his missing wife.
- He proposes Aggie write about him, sparking a fraught cat-and-mouse dynamic between them.
