Ryan Murphy’s new series, horror satire The Beauty, has the kind of ludicrous premise that’s hard to resist. Add an appealing cast into the mix, and there’s no wonder it’s drawing in viewers. Even Bella Hadid has a memorable cameo in the opening episode.
Available on Disney+, the show is gory, fun, and engaging – as long as you don’t think about it too deeply. But is that enough to secure a possible season 2?
The Beauty Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, The Beauty hasn’t been renewed for additional episodes. The first season is still ongoing. Depending on how this installment wraps up, we might gen an announcement sooner rather than later.
As long as the show gets picked up for more, The Beauty season 2 could arrive in early or mid-2027.
The Beauty Cast
- Evan Peters as Cooper Madsen
- Rebecca Hall as Jordan Bennett
- Anthony Ramos as the Assassin
- Jeremy Pope as Jeremy
- Ashton Kutcher as Byron Forst / the Corporation
- Isabella Rossellini as Franny Forst
- John Carroll Lynch as FBI Supervisor Meyer Williams
- Rob Yang as Dr. Ray Lee
- Bella Hadid as Ruby Rossdale
What Is The Beauty About?
A sci-fi body-horror thriller, The Beauty is created by Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson. It was inspired by the comic series of the same name.
The story is set in a near-future world where a sexually transmitted condition known as “The Beauty” spreads across society. Those infected become physically flawless. Their skin clears, bodies transform, and they reach impossible beauty standards. The dream! However, perfection comes at a cost. Ultimately, the disease is fatal, causing horrifying physical deterioration and explosive deaths.
As the epidemic escalates, two FBI agents investigate a string of supermodel deaths. Their search uncovers a vast conspiracy involving a corporate empire profiting from the virus. Turns out, the empire could reshape humanity itself.
If The Substance gave you nightmares, The Beauty might not be the perfect watch for you. But if you’re into body horror, satire, and the kind of dark comedy Murphy is known for, you’ll find the show to be a good time.
A follow-up would likely dig deeper into the origin of the virus. Whether The Beauty season 2 becomes reality or not, there are still a few episodes to go until the finale rolls around in early March. Is beauty worth a death sentence? You’ll have to tune in to find out.
Are There Other Shows Like The Beauty?
If you find The Beauty addictive, we recommend checking out American Horror Story, Grotesquerie, Black Mirror, The Fall of the House of Usher, Pluribus, and Nip/Tuck.
Alternatively, catch up with other titles currently trending on Disney+. The list includes Wonder Man, High Potential, and Tell Me Lies.
