{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68c2a2abaca3521c764f155c/69d25ad93a785fb94be1fa03?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Beauty s01e09 'Beautiful Evolution'","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68c2a2abaca3521c764f155c/1775392809247-70dc8c95-f695-4b62-96ee-b79a7bf31921.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome back to Solo Movie Dates, this week Natalie deep dives into the <strong>Episode 9 of 2026 FX/Hulu horror-thriller</strong>, <strong>The Beauty</strong>.</p><h2><br></h2><p>Directed by <strong>Ryan Murphy</strong> and written by <strong>Matthew Hodgson</strong>, <strong>The Beauty</strong> is a high-concept <strong>2026</strong> body-horror thriller that explores the lethal cost of physical perfection. The series follows a world obsessed with a transformative virus that grants users instant beauty and super-strength, but carries a hidden \"expiration date\" of 855 days. In Episode 9, the ensemble cast—led by <strong>Evan Peters</strong>, <strong>Jessica Alexander</strong>, <strong>Anthony Ramos</strong>, and <strong>Ashton Kutcher</strong>—navigates the fallout of a corporate conspiracy as they seek refuge with a reclusive robotics expert, <strong>Diana Starling</strong>, who believes the future of humanity lies in synthetic \"Deacons\" rather than organic flesh. Produced by <strong>20th Television</strong>, this stylized drama blends <strong>\"American Horror Story\"</strong> camp with gritty sci-fi, featuring a shocking transformation for the series lead that cements its status as a must-watch for fans of psychological horror and dark, satirical social commentaries.</p>","author_name":"Natalie"}