The Beast in Me is Netflix's latest psychological thriller miniseries starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in the lead roles. The entirety of this eight-part limited series arrived on the platform on November 13.Set in a fictional and wealthy suburb of Oyster Bay in New York, the show follows a struggling and recently divorced writer, Aggie Wiggs, who gets entangled in a web of secrets and lies after the real estate mogul Nile Jarvis moves into her neighbourhood. Nile is suspected of having killed his first wife, which both intrigues and disgusts Aggie. While Nile is dangerous, Aggie pitches to make him the subject of her next book.In addition to Danes and Rhys, The Beast in Me also stars Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales, David Lyons, Tim Guinee and Deirdre O'Connell.More on the show's setting in our story.Where does The Beast in Me take place?Netflix's latest series is set in Oyster Bay, a fictional town on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. For fans wondering if the place exists in real life, the answer is yes. Oyster Bay is an actual easternmost town in Nassau County but the series features a fictional version, which is more isolated and moodier than the real one.Danes' character Aggie lives in a wealthy suburban home occupying 4,700 square feet and containing five bedrooms. Since Aggie is a recently divorced and struggling writer who is also dealing with the death of her young son, the setting of this magnificent suburban house fits her character perfectly. Her house has a spacious yard ideal for walking your dogs, which is how she becomes intrigued by the lives of her recently moved neighbours.The setting of The Beast in Me is modern yet gives the narrative an old-time charm of classic psychological thrillers. The closed-knit suburban neighbourhood feels the perfect setting for an intense story and the surrounding lakes and enchanting forests add more intrigue.One of the defining features of Aggie's Oyster Bay neighbourhood is the rows of colonial and residential homes, passed down from generation to generation. The properly kept houses with their well-trimmed lawns create the perfect illusion of privacy and affluence but secretly highlight the characters' entrapment. Aggie finds a new purpose when Nile moves down the block from her. The setting plays a huge part in aiding Aggie to spy on her new neighbours and she eventually becomes entangled in Nile's life, while also looking for a way to write her next book.Is The Beast in Me actually shot in Oyster Bay? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhile The Beast in Me is set in a fictional Oyster Bay, the show was not filmed there. In fact, the production shot the series in a gated community 19 miles from New York City in West Orange, New Jersey. Other filming locations for the show include North Carolina and Connecticut. While the real town of Oyster Bay is not featured in the show, the production has done an impressive job of replicating its atmosphere and suburban neighbourhood.The fictitious Oyster Bay of The Beast in Me is made up of contrasting binaries that highlight the main conflict and themes of the narrative. The setting transcends to a psychological landscape that feels beautiful yet claustrophobic and serene yet tense.You can stream The Beast in Me on Netflix.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.