Ryan Murphy's 'The Beauty': Guts, Gore, and Gooey Transformations

Ryan Murphy's latest offering, "The Beauty," available on Disney+, presents a chilling narrative centered on a lethal STD that ravages the modeling industry. The series opens with FBI agents Cooper Madson and Jordan Bennett investigating the mysterious deaths of international supermodels, a plot that quickly escalates into a global conspiracy threatening humanity's future.

The initial episodes introduce a disturbing transformation: Jeremy, a character struggling with self-esteem, seeks a cure from a dubious doctor and becomes infected with an STD promising beauty but delivering grotesque physical changes. This STD causes recipients' bodies to combust or undergo horrific mutations.

Parallel to the FBI's investigation, which involves encounters with assassins unleashed by a mysterious corporation, the series showcases extreme gore and unsettling transformations. Ashton Kutcher portrays the enigmatic tech billionaire, "The Corporation," the mastermind behind "The Beauty" drug, encouraging introspection on the true meaning of beauty and personal sacrifice.

The show features vivid, shocking scenes, including Bella Hadid's violent demise and disturbing bodily transformations, making it a challenging watch for many. Kutcher stated the series prompts self-reflection on what defines beauty, suggesting it lies in imperfection and personal acceptance.