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TV series

Beauty and the Beast

1987–1990, English, on CBS. Created by Ron Koslow.

Savvy Assistant District Attorney Catherine Chandler is saved by a noble, beast-like man named Vincent, who lives in a secret, utopian community beneath New York City. They share a psychic bond, and he protects her from above.

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Seasons
3
Episodes
56
Episode length
47 min
Status
Ended in 1990

Worth the Hype

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7.4/10 from 294 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S3 E12: Legacies

Aired 4 August 1990

Seasons 3

Details

First aired
25 September 1987
Last aired
4 August 1990
Network
CBS
Language
English
Country
United States, France
Type
Scripted
Rated
U
new york citymonsterculture clashsubwaysecret societyoutcastsupernatural creaturenypdassistant district attorneybeastpsychotronicmanhattan, new york citydark fantasybased on fairy tale

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What Beauty and the Beast is based on

Beauty and the Beast is adapted from a fairy tale.

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Beauty and the Beast: quick answers

Is Beauty and the Beast worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 294 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Beauty and the Beast are there?

Beauty and the Beast has 3 seasons and 56 episodes, about 47 minutes each.

Is Beauty and the Beast finished?

Yes. Beauty and the Beast ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Beauty and the Beast on?

Beauty and the Beast isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

Beauty and the Beast parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Beauty and the Beast is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

What shows are like Beauty and the Beast?

If you liked Beauty and the Beast, try Minority Report, Forever Knight, Beauty and the Beast.

Who created Beauty and the Beast?

Beauty and the Beast was created by Ron Koslow and stars Ron Perlman, Roy Dotrice, Jay Acovone.

What is Beauty and the Beast based on?

Beauty and the Beast is adapted from a fairy tale.

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