Beauty and the Beast

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Beauty and the Beast is a story that tells just how powerful love is. The show takes place in New York. Catherine Chandler is a wealthy woman who thinks that her life has no meaning beyond anything superficial. She longs for something more.

Vincent is from a different world. He lives below the city in... more »

Beauty and the Beast is a story that tells just how powerful love is. The show takes place in New York. Catherine Chandler is a wealthy woman who thinks that her life has no meaning beyond anything superficial. She longs for something more.

Vincent is from a different world. He lives below the city in tunnels that have been forgotten. He must stay hidden because of his appearance. Though his appearance is different he has the heart of a man. He and Catherine share a bond that is stronger than friendship or love.

Somehow they want to make their love work. Neither one of them knows how, but they are determined and refuse to give up. After all love is stronger than anything thing else.

This is how the episodes started throughout the 1st and 2nd season:

Vincent: This is where the wealthy and the powerful rule. It is her world, a world apart from mine. Her name is Catherine. From the moment I saw her, she captured my heart with her beauty, her warmth, and her courage. I knew then, as I know now, she would change my life forever.

Catherine: He comes from secret place, far below the city streets, hiding his face from strangers, safe from hate and harm. He brought me there to save my life; and now wherever I go, he is with me in spirit. For we have a bond stronger than friendship or love...and although we cannot be together, we will never, ever be apart.

The beginning changed in the 3rd season on "Walk Slowly." This was the new one:

Vincent: In this city of night, in this city of millions, there are countless stories. This is one of two lovers who shared a bond that changed their lives forever. It is my story. Her compassion opened my heart to a world where goodness and truth were stronger than hate or fear. Then, one day, she was taken from me by the forces of evil she battled so bravely. And now, alone with her memory, yet armed with her courage, I have sworn to fight those who would kill or harm or destroy, in the hope that one day I will find what all men seek to find: my destiny.less «

• All 3 seasons on DVD

  Does anyone know where i can buy the full 3 seasons on DVD,i live in England and we cant get them over here, i have a multi-region player but have been scammed twice by ordering sets from USA and when they arrive they are cheap imports ,copies from china. Thanx in advance caz

  Does anyone know where i can buy the full 3 seasons on DVD,i live in England and we cant get them over here, i have a multi-region player but have been scammed twice by ordering sets from USA and when they arrive they are cheap imports ,copies from china. Thanx in advance caz less «

  waskalywabbit Last online May 30, 2009
  5 comments, last one 3 days ago + Add Comment

• Anyone else love Season 3?

  Every once in a while I bring this subject up to fellow fans to see if anyone else feels the same way.  I love B&B but hav...more »

  Every once in a while I bring this subject up to fellow fans to see if anyone else feels the same way.  I love B&B but have always been one of the few that felt the final (shortened) season really was OUTSTANDING.  I realize the writers had their backs up against the wall with Hamilton leaving the cast, but thought what they came up with was very strong and pulled me in - my interest was at it's peak for B&B in season 3.  It's such a shame it wasn't given more of a chance to succeed (and it truly wasn't). Anyone else? less «

  malicedoom Last online Jun 20, 2009
  70 comments, last one May 25, 2009 + Add Comment

• Repetitvie? No Development?

  I was looking at the page for Linda Hamilton, who played Catherine, here, wanting to know what she's up to today. And I saw ...more »

  I was looking at the page for Linda Hamilton, who played Catherine, here, wanting to know what she's up to today. And I saw this in the quotes: "(about why she left the show) I died doing that show - 48 mini-movies exactly the same. I wanted the characters to evolve, but the network always stuck with the formula. Besides, I had a baby and wanted to be a good mother, which I couldn't do working 16 hours a day. So, as valuable as the experience was, I needed to move on. Repetiton is really something in which I have no interest." I haven't seen the whole series yet. I'm still waiting for season three on DVD (they are going to release it, right?) But what does everybody think of that? No development? Is that true? Fair assessment? It seemed to me like there's been some development, but yeah, maybe not enough. It's still a pretty awesome show, though.less «

  agent_0042 Last online 1 hr, 20 mins ago
  25 comments, last one May 18, 2009 + Add Comment

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  10 Perfect

  Probably the best show of its kind in TV history! Preceded by no other and followed by no other! hide « show »

  I am one of those fans of the tv series "Beauty and the Beast" that until someone finally gives this story the ending that it deserves, I will always be left with a huge and dark hole in my heart!
  In all of my years, 34 and counting, I have seen a lot of tv and even more movies....I have never seen a tv show or a film that captures and portrays TRUE LOVE, like this one!
  It is an absolute classic, the greatest love story ever presented! Everything on the show was magical. It had of course a few shortcomings, some times smaller some times bigger, but in all it was just magical. The love that Cathrine and Vincent shared and the way they did it was so amazing and so heartwarming that it was like they were both feeling and living all the love that could exist in the world!
  Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman had such an extraordinary chemistry and did such an exquisite job that it was like they "disappeared" as actors...From a point on the viewer was made by both of them to forget that they were actors playing their roles..They breathed life so gently and with so much respect and care into those wonderful two characters who became as real as they could ever get! Cathrine and Vincent really took life! Their story was true and happening right then and there and someone just happened to film while it was going on in real life!! I have never been so profoundly and lastingly touched in my life and I don't think I ever will be again!!!
  I am sure I speak on behalf of many when I say: Please give the story the ending that it truly and rightfully deserves!! The best case scenario would be somehow with the same cast, Mrs Hamilton and Mr Perlman in the leading roles.....If that is not possible then find another way...but please do so!!

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  JDANCER7 Added Apr 21, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Beauty and the Beast was a wonderful series of true love conquering all. It put life in prospective and gave me something to dream about. It never failed to capture my imagination from start to finish. Vincent's voice - well that turned my knees to jelly! hide « show »

  The characters were real and the storylines brilliant. It was a mixture of the real and the enchanted that blended so flawlessly. The love and bond between Vincent and Catherine was extremely well depicted and although I was desperate at times for them to kiss and fall into bed, somehow their deep commitment to each other and the long lingering looks and hugs were all that was needed - imagination did the rest. Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton were amazing together – but I would have swapped places with her any day!! - Well a girl can dream, can't she?

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  Pauline54 Added Sep 1, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  This show was absolutely wonderful! It was reminiscent of the movie Phantom of the Opera…another of my favorites. Yes I would love for it to be brought back to television and even with the original cast ; perhaps with the son of Vincent? hide « show »

  The story of unconditional love! Vincent's readings were and remain so sensual yet heart felt and touching.I only wish that this show would be brought back for in today's television series options there is something missing in that catagory. Bring back such devotion and compassion and caring; yes rarely do we see such a story on television anymore. This story will live on in the hearts of it fans just like "Phantom of the Opera" which is reminiscent to "Beauty and the Beast". For those of us who believe that such a love can exist it touches the heart and soul of that belief...

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  02bher Added Apr 17, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  This show is truly a classic for romantics like myself. It is about the love and connection between two people that cross paths due to a tragic crime. Vincent,a deformed man like beast. And Catherine, a well to do attorney who has not found happiness. hide « show »

  I truly believe this show was not given the oppurtunity it deserved to come back from a short third season. I think if it had been given a chance it would bring viewers back to see the romance between Diane and Vincent. The way I look at it Catherine's love gave Vincent the ability to love without fear of his physical appearance. I certainly was turned off by the prospect of Vincent loving another at the time. However, I am older now and realize that loosing someone through death does not mean you stop loving them. It just means that now you can transform that love. "Though lovers be lost love shall not and death shall have no dominion". By not allowing yourself to love again you would give in to death. This is one of my favourite fairy tale stories ever shown on television. It had class without all the sexually explicit television that we see today. I prefer when certain things are left to the imagination.

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  lacphanbbfan Added Mar 14, 2008 All my reviews
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  9.4 Superb

  I loved this show and still do. hide « show »

  It touched me from the first episode to the last. I felt that it was a loves story for the ages. Three seasons just wasn't enough. And killing off Catherine was the biggest mistake. We'll never know how things could have played out with Vincent, their child and her. But I guess that's what imaginations and fanfics are for. Vincent was my dream man. The idea of someone being so close to me that they could literally feel what I was feeling. To know I needed them before I even knew it myself was something that I always dreamt about.

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  CatherineV Added Feb 18, 2008 All my reviews