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Season 1 – Beauty and the Beast

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While investigating a murder, Detective Catherine Chandler, discovers a clue that leads her to Dr. Vincent Keller, a man who supposedly died in Afghanistan in 2002. She realizes that she has met him before, years earlier when he saved her from an assault that left her mother dead, and that he suffers from a condition that causes rage to turn him into a monster, which has forced him out of society. Catherine agrees to keep his identity secret in exchange for his help untangling the truth about her mother's murder. Their partnership turns out to be a dangerous one, as they battle a powerful attraction that threatens to destroy them both.
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Beauty and the Beast — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A thoroughly middling romantic fantasy series, Beauty and the Beast suffers from a silly premise, mediocre writing, and bland characterization.

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Daniel Fienberg Uproxx This is a show that was mis-developed from the very first seconds and that failure of vision carried into every aspect of its production. Jan 10, 2019 Full Review Matt Zoller Seitz New York Magazine/Vulture It's likely to be written off as minor network fluff, but it's got more on the ball than the mostly brutal reviews suggest. Oct 11, 2012 Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News It's such a natural it's downright devilish. Or, if you will, beastly. Rated: 3/5 Oct 11, 2012 Full Review Sarah Carlson Pajiba Vincent needs to be more dangerous; Catherine needs to be less easily swayed; and the stakes, overall, need to be higher. Nov 20, 2019 Full Review Price Peterson TV.com Jump in a dumpster, Beauty and the Beast. Nov 20, 2019 Full Review Dorothy Burk Vasquez PopMatters Though the relationship between Catherine and Vincent is central to the series, much of the action between the two was just too forced. Rated: 4/10 Nov 20, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Freedom T The first season was fine but not at all what I'm used to watching Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member When I first saw the tile on the web I was like what the heck is this show i didn't know they made a spin-off Beauty and the Beast show from 1987 to 2012 i can't wait to watch the entire series again when I get it on DVD with the Nancy Holder Books the first book is called Vendetta and the second book is called Some Gave All also Nancy Holder so i can't wait watch it over and over and over and over. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member We loved this show. Wish it was on for more seasons. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member It's an awesome show. I know the bad reviews from other people are probably because is a guy saving a girl constantly but its an awesome show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I LOVE season one. I don't care how hokey, how silly, or how whatever people think it is. It's my guilty pleasure! LOVE THESE TWO. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review steve d Kristin Kreuk makes it worth the watch but the first season is nothing new and the writing is often unintentionally hilarious. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 11, 2012 Pilot Police officer Cat Chandler investigates a case that leads her to Vincent, a man guarding a secret; as Cat is drawn closer to Vincent, she must keep their relationship secret. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 18, 2012 Proceed With Caution When a ballerina falls to her death, Vincent suspects her understudy is hiding something; Cat asks Vincent to help decipher a paper found in her mother's things; J.T. worries Cat's visits risk exposing Vincent. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 25, 2012 All In When a Bosnian immigrant, Iris, is arrested for the murder of a judge who deported her brother, Vincent insists that she is innocent; Cat works behind the scenes to prove Iris' innocence but ends up disrupting the investigation. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 1, 2012 Basic Instinct Vincent revives a teenage boy who was left in a dumpster and rushes him to the hospital; Silverfox and his agents offer Cat information about her mother in exchange for Vincent. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 8, 2012 Saturn Returns A convenience store surveillance camera captures footage of Vincent trying to prevent a robbery; Tess and Cat search for a doctor's missing fiancee; Heather plans a surprise birthday party for Cat. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 15, 2012 Worth Catherine wonders why Vincent seems to have stood her up; Vincent tries to figure out why he blacked out. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 29, 2012 Out of Control J.T. thinks Vincent might involved with a college student's brutal death; when Evan is kidnapped, Cat asks Vincent to help find him. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 6, 2012 Trapped J.T. thinks Catherine triggers Vincent's blackouts; Tess and Cat investigate when someone tries to murder a teenage pop star. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 13, 2012 Bridesmaid Up! Catherine learns that Evan received a research grant to study mutant DNA cells discovered at local crime scenes; despite Joe's martial status, he and Tess get romantically involved. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 24, 2013 Seeing Red Vincent is faced with repercussions of his past; Cat confronts her feelings for Vincent while she is in the hospital; J.T. receives an unexpected visit. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 31, 2013 On Thin Ice Vincent is torn between his memories of Alex and his feelings for Cat; Tess investigates the death of a rich adventurer's wife. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 7, 2013 Cold Turkey Cat is forced to interrupt Vincent's romantic getaway with Alex when she fears their lives may be in danger; Evan becomes even more suspicious of J.T. after finding a bug. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 14, 2013 Trust No One Vincent and Cat aren't sure if they can trust Alex; Evan realizes the woman he is dating is keeping secrets; Heather falls for Joe's younger brother. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 20, 2013 Tough Love Heather asks Tess for help staging an intervention; Evan considers a proposition; Vincent makes a difficult decision. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 14, 2013 Any Means Possible New ADA Gabe Lowan has suspicions that cases involving the vigilante are being mishandled; Cat threatens a witness in an attempt to protect Vincent. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 21, 2013 Insatiable A person seems to be framing the vigilante; Tess makes a discovery that will permanently change her relationship with Cat. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 28, 2013 Partners in Crime In an attempt to salvage her relationship with Tess, Cat is forced to reveal secrets; Evan witnesses something that changes his opinion of Cat and fuels his determination to find the beast. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 18, 2013 Heart of Darkness Evan confesses his feelings to Cat and admits to tipping off Muirfield; Gabe discovers evidence of a mole in the department. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 25, 2013 Playing With Fire Gabe tells Cat that he knows about Muirfield; Vincent's mistrust of Gabe causes tension between Vincent and Cat; J.T. and Vincent find another place to live. Details Episode 20 Aired May 2, 2013 Anniversary Vincent is jealous when Cat asks Gabe to attend a family remembrance of her mother; Cat uncovers information that makes her wonder if her mother is still alive; the mayor is shot at a public event. Details Episode 21 Aired May 9, 2013 Date Night Cat and Vincent go on a date in public; Gabe reveals information that makes Cat think they can find a cure for Vincent. Details Episode 22 Aired May 16, 2013 Never Turn Back Secrets about Cat's family are revealed; Vincent is faced with his demise; Gabe is determined to find answers. Details
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Season Info

Director
Rick Bota, Mike Rohl, Mairzee Almas, Bradley Walsh
Executive Producer
Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper-Landsman, Bill Haber, Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas, Ron Koslow, Gary Fleder
Screenwriter
Roger Grant, Sherri Cooper-Landsman, Kelly Souders, Brian Wayne Peterson, Don Whitehead, Emily Silver, Blair Singer, Jennifer Levin, Holly Henderson
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 11, 2012