The Beauty Series: Episode Count and Release Dates Revealed
FX's provocative new series The Beauty, which follows a life-altering medical procedure that promises perfection but hides dangerous side effects, has fans eager to know just how many episodes to expect—and exactly when they’ll drop.
FX is rolling out a new series called 'The Beauty,' and let me tell you: this one isn’t your typical makeover show. The central hook? A miracle medical treatment promises the perfect body and all those Instagram-friendly upgrades — but, predictably, it comes with a monstrous catch. So if you’ve ever wondered what could possibly go wrong with chasing perfection, buckle up. There’s some sci-fi chaos incoming.
For everyone confused by the show’s slightly odd release strategy or just trying to track when they can actually watch it, I’ve got you covered. Here’s how 'The Beauty' hits your screen, who’s starring, when you need to tune in, and where to find it.
So, how many episodes are we actually getting?
FX isn’t skimping on this one. Season 1 will run for a total of 11 episodes. But they're not all dropping in one bingeable lump, and the rollout? Let's just say it has a few more twists than usual.
Here’s how the whole release schedule shakes out:
- Episodes 1-3: January 21, 2026 (Yep, you get a triple feature to kick things off.)
- Episode 4: January 28, 2026
- Episode 5: February 4, 2026
- Episode 6: February 11, 2026
- Episode 7: February 18, 2026
- Episodes 8-9: February 25, 2026 (Double feature week!)
- Episodes 10-11: March 4, 2026 (They’re wrapping it with another two-parter.)
New episodes drop every Wednesday night — to be precise, 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. So the schedule is both friendly to West Coasters who finish work early and perfect for East Coast night owls.
Where do you actually watch 'The Beauty'?
If you’re in the U.S., you’ll find it airing simultaneously on FX (good old cable) and streaming on Hulu. For everyone else in the world, it’s popping up on Disney+ (under the grown-up, not-for-kids section that also houses other FX/Hulu shows).
The cast is pretty stacked
There’s no shortage of star power: Ashton Kutcher, Evan Peters, Jeremy Pope, Rebecca Hall, Anthony Ramos, and a supporting roster packed with familiar faces. So even if the plot gets a little nutty (and it will), at least the acting should keep things interesting.
Wait, what’s this show actually about?
In short, it’s about the beauty industry going rogue. The official series description lays it out like this:
'The world of high fashion turns dark when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways. FBI Agents Cooper Madsen and Jordan Bennett are sent to Paris to uncover the truth. As they dig deeper, they stumble into a case involving a sexually transmitted virus that transforms ordinary people into visions of physical perfection — but with some pretty terrifying consequences.'
Yep, that sounds bonkers and very on-brand for FX. Supermodels, science fiction viruses, FBI agents in Paris, and at least a little horror. If nothing else, it sounds like a show with some swing-for-the-fences ambition.
Bottom line? If you like sci-fi cautionary tales with a splash of body horror and a parade of familiar faces, get ready for January 2026. Just don’t expect your Wednesdays to be normal for a while.