Ryan Murphy’s FX thriller The Beauty, Season 1, has 11 episodes. The series is set to kick off on January 21, 2026, with a three-episode launch on FX and Hulu. Adapted from the comic by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, the series follows a story about a virus that promises physical perfection at a deadly cost.
The cast includes Evan Peters, Ashton Kutcher, Rebecca Hall, Anthony Ramos, and Jeremy Pope, alongside a lineup of celebrity guest stars such as Bella Hadid, Ben Platt, and Isabella Rossellini. With the premise of a dark body horror, the series is already making its position as one of the most anticipated shows of 2026. Here’s the episode schedule and what to expect.
The Beauty Episode Release Schedule and Streaming Guide
Season 1 of The Beauty will air a total of 11 episodes. FX will air the first three episodes on January 21, 2026, and the rest of the episodes will air weekly. Here is the detailed release schedule (via IMDb):
Episode NumberEpisode TitleEpisode Release Dates Episode 1Beautiful PilotJanuary 21, 2026Episode 2Beautiful JordanJanuary 21, 2026Episode 3Beautiful Christopher CrossJanuary 21, 2026Episode 4Beautiful Chimp FaceJanuary 28, 2026Episode 5Beautiful BillionairesFebruary 4, 2026Episode 6Beautiful Patient ZeroFebruary 11, 2026Episode 7Beautiful Living RoomsFebruary 18, 2026Episode 8Beautiful BrothersFebruary 25, 2026Episode 9TBAFebruary 25, 2026Episode 10Beautiful Beauty DayMarch 4, 2026Episode 11Beautiful BetrayalMarch 4, 2026
The final two weeks will feature two episodes each. All episodes will be available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. at the same time as FX airs the show. International viewers can watch on Disney+.
What to Expect From Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty?
Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall in The Beauty | Credit: FX
The Beauty follows FBI agents Cooper Madsen (Evan Peters) and Jordan Bennett (Rebecca Hall) as they investigate the gruesome and mysterious deaths of international supermodels. Their investigation leads to a shocking discovery: a s**ually transmitted virus that transforms ordinary people into perfect physical versions of themselves.
The trail leads to the powerful tech billionaire known as The Corporation (Ashton Kutcher), who secretly created the miracle drug called “The Beauty.” When the agents get too close to the truth, they face a deadly enforcer, The Assassin (Anthony Ramos).
Meanwhile, Jeremy (Jeremy Pope), a desperate outsider, gets caught in the chaos as the virus spreads across Paris, Venice, Rome, and New York. The series explores the question: What would you sacrifice for perfection?
The body horror promises suspense, mystery, and a critique of beauty culture. Viewers can expect intense performances from its ensemble cast.
The trailer, released on January 5, has already broken records with nearly 190 million views across social media in just seven days. According to Disney, it is FX’s most-viewed trailer ever (via Deadline). The impressive number is already setting the stage for an impressive run in the series.
Show NameThe BeautyCreatorRyan Murphy and Matt HodgsonRelease DateJanuary 21, 2026CastEvan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, and Rebecca HallNetworkFXStreaming NetworkHulu and Disney+
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The Beauty will premiere on January 21, 2026, on Hulu (US).
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