The newly released Hulu body-horror series The Beauty made an immediate and striking debut upon the release of its pilot episode on Wednesday night.
The series, co-created by Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson, opens with a high-impact introductory sequence featuring Bella Hadid in a brief but memorable role. Hadid portrays a fashion model who experiences severe and ultimately fatal consequences after being exposed to an experimental substance while participating in a runway show in Paris.
Shortly after the episode’s release, viewers took to social media to express astonishment at the intensity of the opening sequence, noting that Hadid’s character meets her demise within minutes of the series’ commencement. Many described the premiere as an unusually bold and provocative introduction to the show.
The Beauty stars Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall as FBI agents assigned to investigate a mysterious drug that grants users idealized physical appearances by altering their genetic makeup. The substance, developed by a corporation controlled by a reclusive billionaire character portrayed by Ashton Kutcher, is later revealed to carry severe and dangerous consequences. Notably, the drug is transmissible and produces unpredictable and catastrophic effects.
Hadid’s introductory appearance unfolds during a fashion presentation staged in an unconventional industrial setting. What initially appears to be a routine runway moment rapidly escalates as her character begins to display alarming behavioral changes, leading to a sequence of violent and erratic actions that draw the attention of authorities.
The episode culminates in a shocking conclusion to the character’s storyline, establishing the series’ dark thematic direction and unsettling tone.
The premiere prompted strong reactions from viewers, many of whom praised the show for its audacity and described the opening as one of the most intense introductions they had seen in recent television releases. Social media commentary reflected both surprise and enthusiasm for the series’ willingness to begin on such an extreme note.#newsafro_
