Beauty and the Beast
How brave is your love?
Created by Ron Koslow, Sherri Cooper-Landsman, Jennifer Levin
On The CW
A romantic procedural that pairs a detective's investigation with an intimate, protective relationship between two people bound by trauma and a dangerous secret.
Detective Catherine Chandler is a smart, no-nonsense homicide detective. When she was a teenager, she witnessed the murder of her mother at the hands of two gunmen and herself was saved by someone – or something. Years have passed and while investigating a murder, Catherine discovers a clue that leads her to Vincent Keller, who was reportedly killed in 2002. Catherine learns that Vincent is actually still alive and that it was he who saved her many years before. For mysterious reasons that have forced him to live outside of traditional society, Vincent has been in hiding for the past 10 years to guard his secret – when he is enraged, he becomes a terrifying beast, unable to control his super-strength and heightened senses.
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Is Beauty and the Beast sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Beauty and the Beast violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Does Beauty and the Beast leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Beauty and the Beast easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Beauty and the Beast scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Beauty and the Beast
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Beauty and the Beast
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Beauty and the Beast, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Beauty and the Beast, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Beauty and the Beast, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
