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The Beast

1996Show1 season2 episodesTV-PG

Sci-Fi & Fantasy
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A tense, thrilling series.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 6.9

Episodes

6.8

Story

They said it was safe to go back in the water. They were wrong.

Mysterious deaths and unexplained disappearances begin to occur in the small seaport village of Graves Point. When a large, strange claw is discovered on an empty raft washing up on the shore, marine biologist Dr. Herbert Talley identifies it as belonging to a rare giant squid.

Feels like

  • Creature Feature
  • Ocean Horror
  • Mystery Thriller
  • Small Town Under Siege
  • Suspenseful
  • Action-Oriented
  • Monster Movie
  • 90s Aesthetic
  • Survival Story
  • Marine Biology

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeff Bleckner
Written by
Peter Benchley
Music by
Don Davis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 28, 1996 · April 29, 1996 · Ended

First aired
April 28, 1996
Last aired
April 29, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Beast worth watching?"

Questions about The Beast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Beast worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Beast okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Beast?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 88 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1996.

Can I half-watch The Beast?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Beast plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.