The Beast 2009
“Deep undercover. Who can you trust?”
What is The Beast?
The television series "The Beast" is a crime and drama show that features an unorthodox but effective FBI veteran agent who takes on a rookie partner. This agent trains the rookie in a hard-edged, psychologically driven approach towards undercover work.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 15, 2009
- Last aired
- Apr 23, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- A&E
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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The television series "The Beast" is a crime and drama show that features an unorthodox but effective FBI veteran agent who takes on a rookie partner. This agent trains the rookie in a hard-edged, psychologically driven approach towards undercover work. The job takes its toll on the rookie, and an Internal Affairs team tries to enlist him as a double-agent in the bureau's investigation of his partner. The series received largely positive reviews from critics, but it garnered low Nielsen ratings and was cancelled. It was created by Kario Salem and premiered on a television network, although the specific network and exact date of premiere are not specified.
Should you watch it?
“A veteran FBI agent pushes his rookie partner into lethal, high‑stakes undercover work.”
- Compelling mentor‑rookie dynamic
- High‑stakes tension in undercover missions
- Cancelled after one season due to low ratings
- Limited episode count
Watch it if you enjoy gritty, psychological crime dramas with intense undercover tension.
Rated 13+, the series contains intense violence and psychological stress, suited for mature teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Jan 15, 2009
- E2 Two Choices Core Jan 22, 2009
- E3 Nadia Core Jan 31, 2009
- E4 Infected Core Feb 5, 2009
- E5 Bitsy Big-Boy Core Feb 12, 2009
- E6 Hothead Core Feb 19, 2009
- E7 Capone Mytharc Feb 26, 2009
- E8 Mercy Core Mar 5, 2009
- E9 The Walk In Core Mar 19, 2009
- E10 Tilt Core Mar 26, 2009
- E11 My Brother's Keeper Core Apr 9, 2009
- E12 Counterfeit Mytharc Apr 16, 2009
- E13 No Turning Back Mytharc Apr 23, 2009
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes were produced?
The series ran for 13 episodes before its cancellation in 2009.
Why was the show cancelled?
It was cancelled early June 2009 after receiving low Nielsen ratings.
Which network aired the series?
It aired on A&E in the United States.
What is the basic premise?
Veteran FBI agent Charles Barker mentors rookie Ellis Dove in a hard‑edged, psychologically driven undercover approach while Internal Affairs pressures the rookie.
What is the series' rating and tone?
It is a crime drama rated 13+, featuring intense and gritty content.