The Beast in Me Soundtrack Season 1 (2025) Guide
The Beast in Me is a Netflix psychological thriller that follows Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes), an acclaimed author who has isolated herself from public life while deeply grieving the tragic death of her young son. Struggling with severe writer's block, her stagnant world shifts dramatically when Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a wealthy and powerful real estate mogul, moves in next door. Nile happens to be the prime suspect in the mysterious disappearance and alleged murder of his first wife. Intrigued and seeking inspiration for a new book, Aggie begins to closely investigate her enigmatic neighbor, only to find herself entangled in an unsettling cat-and-mouse mind game that forces her to confront her own dark urges as she uncovers just how dangerous he truly is.
Netflix’s 2025 psychological thriller series The Beast in Me stars Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs, a reclusive author who gets drawn into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with her enigmatic new neighbor Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), a man suspected of murdering his wife. Reflecting the show's dark obsession and psychological tension, the soundtrack balances 70s post-punk, classic rock, and vintage pop.
The series sets its suspenseful tone through iconic rock needle drops across key episodes. Wings’ classic hit 'Let 'Em In' closes the premiere episode, while standout moments feature post-punk favorites like Talking Heads’ 'Psycho Killer' and 'Pulled Up', alongside David Bowie’s 'Let's Dance' and Pixies 'Wave of Mutilation'.
Episode 1: Sick Puppy (Nov 13, 2025)
Reclusive author Aggie Wiggs' life is upended by the arrival of wealthy, arrogant new neighbor Nile Jarvis, who quite possibly murdered his first wife.
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Scene Context: Ending Credits Music
Episode 2: Just Don't Want to Be Lonely (Nov 13, 2025)
Still reeling from shock over the news, Aggie shares her suspicions with Brian and approaches Nile with an intriguing proposal.
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Wave of Mutilation
Episode 3: Elephant in the Room (Nov 13, 2025)
As Aggie delves deeper into Nile's past, she pushes Brian to use the information she's getting. Nina takes an interest in Shelley's work.
Episode 4: Thanatos (Nov 13, 2025)
Aggie interviews Madison's parents about her disappearance. Nile and Martin take aim at the City Council. Brian enlists help to crack the hard drive.
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Tonight You Belong to Me
Patience & Prudence
Episode 5: Bacchanal (Nov 13, 2025)
Nile and Aggie cross boundaries with a drunken heart-to-heart, rousing Nina's suspicions. Martin and Rick conspire to make waves at Olivia's rally.
Episode 6: The Beast and Me (Nov 13, 2025)
Anxious to share her latest discovery with Brian, Aggie unexpectedly uncovers an even darker truth. Nina receives surprising news.
Episode 7: Ghosts (Nov 13, 2025)
In 2019, a complex web of suspicion and betrayal forms between the Jarvises, Nina and Brian, and the truth behind Madison's disappearance is revealed.
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Holiday Dreaming
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Funky Little Drummer Boy
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I'll Be Home for Christmas
Scene Context: Closing Credits Music
Episode 8: The Last Word (Nov 13, 2025)
Backed into a corner, Aggie must use all her wits to keep her world from crashing down, and place all her trust in an unlikely ally.
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Death of a Clown
Blending eerie vintage pop with holiday classics during pivotal flashback sequences, the tracklist highlights Patience & Prudence’s 'Tonight You Belong to Me', The Tokens’ 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight', and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings’ 'Funky Little Drummer Boy'. The season culminates with The Kinks’ 'Death of a Clown' framing the finale.
Main Cast
- Claire Danes Aggie Wiggs
- Matthew Rhys Nile Jarvis
- Brittany Snow Nina
- Natalie Morales Shelley
Official Trailer
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Let 'Em In | Wings |
| E2 | Wave of Mutilation | Pixies |
| E3 | The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) | The Tokens |
| E4 | Tonight You Belong to Me | Patience & Prudence |
| E5 | Psycho Killer | Talking Heads |
| E5 | Pulled Up | Talking Heads |
| E5 | Let's Dance | David Bowie |
| E7 | Feliz Navidad | José Feliciano |
| E7 | Holiday Dreaming | Molly Burch |
| E7 | Funky Little Drummer Boy | Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings |
| E7 | I'll Be Home for Christmas | Doris Day |
| E8 | Death of a Clown | The Kinks |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for The Beast in Me: Season 1?
The score for The Beast in Me: Season 1 was composed by Tim Callobre, Sean Callery, Sara Barone.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for The Beast in Me: Season 1?
There are 12 songs featured in the soundtrack for The Beast in Me: Season 1. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of The Beast in Me: Season 1?
The main genres for The Beast in Me: Season 1 include Mystery, Drama.
How many seasons does The Beast in Me have?
The TV show The Beast in Me currently has 1 season.