Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty: First Teaser Unveiled for FX/Hulu Global Thriller Series

FX on Hulu has released the first teaser for the upcoming Ryan Murphy series The Beauty, a gripping global thriller set to stream starting January 21, 2026. Inspired by the dark allure of high fashion, the series plunges audiences into a world where beauty has a deadly price.

The story follows FBI agents Cooper Madsen (Evan Peters) and Jordan Bennett (Rebecca Hall) as they travel to Paris to investigate a series of mysterious deaths among international supermodels. Their investigation uncovers a sexually transmitted virus that grants extreme aesthetic perfection but proves lethal, sparking a deadly race against time. The trail leads them into conflict with “The Corporation,” a shadowy organization led by tech billionaire Ashton Kutcher, who engineered the virus and will stop at nothing to protect his trillion-dollar empire. Anthony Ramos stars as the formidable enforcer, The Assassin, while Jeremy Pope plays a desperate outsider caught in the chaos.

Set across iconic global locations including Paris, Venice, Rome, and New York, The Beauty combines espionage, thriller, and dark sci-fi elements, exploring the question: what would you sacrifice for perfection? Guest appearances include Bella Hadid, Isabella Rossellini, Ben Platt, Jessica Alexander, and Vincent D’Onofrio, adding further glamour and intrigue to the series.

The Beauty is created and written by Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson, based on the comic book series by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, who also serves as a consultant. Directed by Murphy and a select team of directors, the series is produced by 20th Television, with executive producers including Murphy, Hodgson, Peters, Ramos, Pope, and Haun.

With its combination of high-stakes drama, stylish visuals, and a star-studded ensemble cast, The Beauty promises to be a thrilling ride for viewers, blending fashion, suspense, and dark science fiction into a uniquely chilling story.