The Beauty starring Bella Hadid promises disturbing body horror

A provocative new thriller is set to push the boundaries of body horror on television. FX’s upcoming series The Beauty blends noir storytelling, shocking visuals, celebrity cast, and social commentary to explore how far society is willing to go in its obsession with perfection.

This was reported by Screenrant.

The Beauty — official teaser trailer

The Beauty explores a world in which a mysterious disease grants its victims flawless beauty — but only until they meet gruesome ends. The show stars Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Bella Hadid, and Ashton Kutcher. Early footage suggests a dark, noir-inspired tone that blends crime drama with disturbing visuals. 

The series is based on the provocative comic book by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. It centers on a mysterious sexually transmitted disease that grants flawless beauty to those infected — at a fatal cost. As hinted at in the trailer, two detectives investigate a series of gruesome deaths among supermodels and uncover a horrifying truth about the pursuit of perfection. With its shocking imagery, The Beauty explores society’s obsession with appearance and the darker side of the pharmaceutical industry, making it visually disturbing and thematically resonant.

The Beauty is set to premiere on Hulu on January 21, 2026.

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