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Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:Tech Advisor explains how to watch Ryan Murphy’s new horror series “The Beauty,” which premiered January 21-22, 2026, exploring society’s obsession with physical perfection through a deadly virus storyline.US viewers can stream episodes on Hulu and FX Wednesdays at 9pm ET, while UK audiences access the show on Disney+ Thursdays at 8am GMT.The star-studded cast includes Evan Peters, Ashton Kutcher, and Rebecca Hall investigating deaths linked to a beauty-enhancing drug. Detailed instructions are provided below. After the disappointing reception of All’s Fair, a legal drama featuring Kim Kardashian among other stars, Ryan Murphy has returned to his roots by creating a stylized horror series. The Beauty, set in a world of celebrities and supermodels, delves into the societal fixation on physical appearance that is prevalent in today’s culture. Ryan Murphy first gained fame as the creator of the musical comedy Glee and the multi-season anthology American Horror Story that plays with popular horror themes. In between, he developed shows like Pose for FX and Ratched, Monster, and The Watcher for Netflix. The official trailer for The Beauty combines visually stunning scenes with dark characters and chilling body horror elements. To get a glimpse of what to expect from Murphy’s latest horror series, take a look at our spoiler-free review. When will The Beauty be released? In the US, the newest Ryan Murphy series premiered on FX and Hulu on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. UK viewers can enjoy The Beauty on Disney+ starting from Thursday, January 22, 2026. FX The Beauty episode release schedule The Beauty premiered with a three-episode special. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly except for the final four. US In the United States, The Beauty is being aired on Hulu and FX. Episode 1, 2 and 3: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 9pm ET / 12am PT Episode 4: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 9pm ET / 12am PT Episode 5: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 9pm ET / 12am PT Episode 6: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 9pm ET / 12am PT Episode 7: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9pm ET / 12am PT Episode 8 and 9: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 9pm ET / 12am PT Episode 10 and 11: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9pm ET / 12am PT UK In the United Kingdom, Ryan Murphy’s series can be streamed on Disney+. Episode 1, 2 and 3: Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 8am GMT Episode 4: Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 8am GMT Episode 5: Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 8am GMT Episode 6: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 8am GMT Episode 7: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 8am GMT Episode 8 and 9: Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 8am GMT Episode 10 and 11: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 8am GMT What’s the plot of The Beauty? The Beauty, adapted from the comic book by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, explores the theme of unrealistic beauty standards and society’s fixation on youth. The narrative follows two FBI agents, Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett, as they investigate the mysterious deaths of international supermodels. Their investigation leads them to Paris, where a sexually transmitted virus is spreading, causing its victims to become physically perfect but at the expense of their sanity. It becomes evident that these strange infections are not random occurrences — the agents suspect a connection to tech billionaire Byron Forst, also known as The Corporation. He has developed an extraordinary drug named The Beauty, marketed as a cure for all beauty imperfections. Murphy openly acknowledges that the series was inspired by the rise of Ozempic, a diabetes medication now popular for its weight loss properties (via Variety). It’s something I’ve never done before, which is a sci-fi medical show about a new virus that mutates and it’s sexually transmitted, that turns you into your absolute perfect self. And the question is, how far would you go to be beautiful? What would you sacrifice to that, and does that matter? That show was looking at, I call it the Ozempic culture. One little shot, and suddenly you’re going to look better and feel better, and all your problems are going to go away. But what are you really working on? What’s going on with you that you feel you need to do that? Sometimes it is health, sometimes it’s vanity. Who’s starring in The Beauty? In his latest project, Ryan Murphy has once again brought together an eclectic cast, including actors and actresses with whom he has collaborated on previous projects. Evan Peters as Cooper Madsen, an FBI agent investigating deaths caused by a new drug Rebecca Hall as Jordan Bennett, Madsen’s FBI partner Ashton Kutcher as Byron Forst / The Corporation, a tech billionaire behind a miracle drug called “The Beauty” Anthony Ramos as The Assassin, an enforcer working for Forst Jeremy Pope as Jeremy, an outsider entangled in a case involving “The Beauty” Additionally, the series features appearances by Isabella Rossellini, Amelia Gray Hamlin, Bella Hadid, Meghan Trainor, Lux Pascal, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ari Graynor, Ben Platt, Billy Eichner, Jaquel Spivey, Jessica Alexander, Jon Jon Briones, John Carroll Lynch, Julie Halston, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Peter Gallagher. Related articles

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