The Beast (2009) puts the Crime vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Patrick Swayze, Travis Fimmel, and Kevin J. O'Connor, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.7/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
The Beast (2009)
First aired: January 15, 2009
Runtime: 43 min
Networks: A&E
Cast: Patrick Swayze, Travis Fimmel, Kevin J. O'Connor, Lindsay Pulsipher, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Dion Strowhorn Sr.
Unorthodox but effective FBI veteran agent Charles Barker takes on a rookie partner, Ellis Dove. Barker trains Dove in a hard-edged, psychologically driven approach towards undercover work, where a moment's hesitation can lead to death. As the job takes its toll on Dove, an Internal Affairs team tries to enlist the rookie as a double-agent in the bureau's investigation of his partner.
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