AceShowbiz - While The Beauty has generated a staggering 190 million views for its trailer in just a week, the FX horror series still has significant hurdles to clear for it to achieve lasting success. Renowned producer Ryan Murphy is known for creating buzz, but his projects often struggle to match their sensationalism with quality. In 2025, for instance, Murphy’s legal drama All’s Fair was widely criticized and labeled one of the worst television shows ever, while the third season of his Netflix true crime series, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, received the lowest ratings in the franchise's history. Yet, despite these negative reviews, both series enjoyed streaming popularity.

Now, The Beauty is poised to be another topic of controversy. With a star-studded cast including Ashton Kutcher, Isabella Rossellini, Rebecca Hall, Anthony Ramos, Evan Peters, Ari Graynor, and Bella Hadid, the show is already making headlines. The trailer's unprecedented success indicates that it may not require favorable critical reception to gain attention. The series revolves around a unique treatment that enhances physical beauty in its recipients, but this comes with horrifying and murderous side effects.

The trailer for The Beauty has set a record as FX's most viewed promotional material ever, racking up 37 million views on YouTube alone from January 5 to January 13. However, the overwhelming interest has not come without scrutiny. While high viewership often translates to success in the entertainment industry, the critical responses to the trailer have been mixed. Many comments have accused The Beauty of borrowing heavily from other works, raising questions about originality.

Despite the wave of views, the reception highlights a crucial challenge for Ryan Murphy and his latest project: can The Beauty overcome the potential backlash tied to its perceived lack of originality? In an industry where public perception can make or break a show, the path ahead remains uncertain, making the upcoming release all the more intriguing.