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Monster in His Eyes
Updated
- 13free episodes
- 68episodes
- ~$33to finish with coins
- Dec 2025released
Where to watch Monster in His Eyes
- ReelShortCoins per episode, optional subscriptionChecked
- Free
- 13
- Episodes
- 68
- To finish
- ~$33
- YouTube Official ReelShort channel, no app needed
- Free
- 13
- Episodes
- 68
- Then
- ep 14+ in ReelShort
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What Monster in His Eyes is about
Adapted from J.M. Darhower's novel, Monster in His Eyes follows Karissa Reed, a 19-year-old boxed in by a controlling mother and an abusive ex named Tommy. Her life tilts when Naz Conti, an ex-con mafia boss with a dangerous reputation, steps in and rescues her. Instead of keeping her distance, Karissa is pulled toward the very danger everyone warns her about, and she dares him to let her be his.
The tone is steamy and intense, built on forbidden attraction, an age gap, and the question of whether she can survive the world he lives in. Told across 68 short episodes, it leans into charged kisses, bold choices, and taboo romance rather than a gentle love story, so expect dark edges alongside the heat.
Why watch it
- Adapted from J.M. Darhower's book, a natural draw for fans of the novel.
- A bold heroine who chases danger instead of running from it.
- Steamy, taboo mafia romance with an age gap and hidden-identity thread.
Who it's for
Viewers who enjoy dark, steamy mafia romances built on forbidden love and an age gap, along with readers of J.M. Darhower's book, will feel right at home here.
What viewers say
- Viewers praise the lead performances, especially Nicole's, and the strong chemistry between the couple.
- Viewers are charmed by Rhett Wellington, calling him cute and a wonderful addition to vertical dramas.
- Viewers joke about implausible moments, and one reader says the adaptation strays far from the book.
“Woah! This is a whole new level of Nicole”
“The chemistry between them is amazing”
From top comments on the official ReelShort YouTube video Monster in His Eyes EP1-13 | New Release | ReelShort (44K views), read .
Official synopsis
Based on the book MONSTER IN HIS EYES by J.M. Darhower! Karissa Reed, 19, is trapped by her controlling mother and abusive ex, Tommy, but her world shifts when Naz Conti, a dangerous ex-con mafia boss, rescues her. Drawn to his danger, she challenges him to let her be his, with every kiss and daring move, risking everything for desire, curiosity, and forbidden love. Can she survive his world, and dare to love the man everyone warns her to fear?
Cast
Nicole Mattox, Rhett Wellington
