Everything you need to know about Netflix’s wild new teen drama ‘The Body’
Everything you need to know about Netflix’s wild new teen drama ‘The Body’
A Catholic school dance team, a ritual gone wrong, and mass hysteria take over a small town.
A Catholic school dance team. A ritual gone wrong. Prophetic visions. Mass hysteria. Yeah, you’ve got my attention. “The Body,” a new teen psychodrama coming to Netflix, definitely sounds wild, taking on that specific teenage intensity where everything feels crazy intense all the time. It’s created by Quinn Shephard, who also made “Under the Bridge,” and she’s calling this her most personal project yet. Here’s everything you need to know about “The Body.”
Everything you need to know about ‘The Body’
When will ‘The Body’ come out?
There’s no official release date yet for “The Body.” Netflix hasn’t announced when the eight-episode series will premiere, only that the cast and creative team are now fully in place and shooting started in September 2025. As soon as Netflix locks in a date, we’ll update this with the exact timing.
Can you watch ‘The Body’ for free?
No. Netflix doesn’t offer free trials anymore, so you’ll need an active subscription to watch “The Body.” The cheapest plan is $8 per month with ads (that’s what my wife and I have, and it works fine). If you want no ads, the Standard plan is $18 per month, and Premium is $25 per month if you want 4K and extra screens. Any of these plans will give you access to the full season once it drops.
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What is ‘The Body’ about?
“The Body” follows a group of badly behaved Catholic school girls whose dance team initiation goes very wrong. What starts as a ritual spirals into something much darker when the girls begin experiencing prophetic visions that spark mass hysteria throughout their town. The fallout doesn’t just affect the girls, either. It pulls in families, authority figures, and an entire community that starts to unravel under the weight of fear and belief.
Quinn Shephard describes the show as gritty camp, calling it “a raunchy teen psychodrama with a dash of Catholic horror.” She’s cited inspirations like “Carrie,” “Jennifer’s Body,” “Heavenly Creatures,” and even “Mean Girls.” There’s also a clear love for ’90s and Y2K teen movies, erotic thrillers, and the lingering influence of Salem witch trial paranoia. Expect cliffhangers, mounting dread, and a tone that lets you have fun with it even when things get uncomfortable.
Who stars in ‘The Body’?
The main cast of “The Body” mixes a few rising young actors with familiar faces. The series regulars include Kristina Bogic as Anya Butler, Sara Boustany as Elise Zakaria, Geena Meszaros as Lisbeth Anderson, Nnamdi Asomugha as Father Franklin, Louisa Krause as Catherine Anderson, Shirley Chen as Maddie Delaney, Jackson Kelly as Leo Anderson, and Sofia Wylie as Grace Franklin. The recurring cast is extensive and adds to the feeling of a town-wide story. That group includes Kyra Pierce, Phallon Pierce, Marcel Ruiz, Orlando Norman, Gabby Windey, Ashley Madekwe, Motell Foster, and many more.
Who are the creators of ‘The Body’?
“The Body” is created and showrun by Quinn Shephard, who also directs the premiere and select episodes. She previously made the Emmy-nominated series “Under the Bridge,” and this project reunites her with Riley Keough, who executive produces alongside Gina Gammell and Sacha Ben Harroche under the Felix Culpa banner.
Is ‘The Body’ based on a book?
Nope. “The Body” isn’t based on a book. It’s an original series from Quinn Shephard. She’s clearly pulling from teen movie energy, Catholic imagery, and Salem witch trial paranoia, but the story itself is completely her own. She’s also said this is her most personal project yet, which makes sense given how closely it taps into teenage fear and intensity.