The third season of Beauty & the Beast (an American television series developed by Sherri Cooper-Landsman and Jennifer Levin and very loosely inspired by the 1987 CBS television series of the same name) consisted of 13 episodes. It aired in the United States on The CW starting June 11, 2015.
Plot
Following the events of the season two finale, Vincent and Catherine can finally expose their relationship to the world. Vincent and Catherine will be living as a couple, but the challenge this season will be whether they can keep outside forces from tearing them apart. Season three will have a stronger focus on family, with Heather Chandler being a more prominent character and the viewers being introduced to two of Catherine's aunts. The show's costume designer Catherine Ashton announced via Twitter that the third season will reportedly end with some closure and a big cliffhanger.
Cast
Main Kristin Kreuk as Catherine "Cat" Chandler Jay Ryan as Vincent Keller Austin Basis as J.T. Forbes Nina Lisandrello as Tess Vargas Nicole Gale Anderson as Heather Chandler
Recurring Jason Gedrick as Liam Cullen Brennan Brown as Captain Ward Zach Appelman as Alton Finn Gloria Votsis as Julianna Keaton Ted Whittall as Bob Reynolds Arnold Pinnock as Agent Jack Thomas Alan van Sprang as Bob Hall Natasha Henstridge as Carol Hall Wendy Crewson as Helen Ellingsworth Pat Mastroianni as Agent Russo Khaira Ledeyo as Dr. Vanessa Chandler
Production On May 8, 2014, Beauty & the Beast was renewed for a third season of 13 episodes. Filming on season three commenced on August 29, 2014, and ended on February 12, 2015. Season three was originally set to premiere on May 21, 2015, but the premiere date was later moved by The CW to June 11, 2015.
Casting Nicole Gale Anderson, who has been recurring as Heather Chandler for the past two seasons, was upgraded to series regular for season three. Alan Van Sprang and Natasha Henstridge played recurring characters this season Bob and Carol, married Professional Homeland Security Agents whose relationship mirrors that of Vincent and Catherine's. Charlotte Arnold guest starred in the season premiere as Marissa, a distraught Midwestern woman whose stockbroker husband suddenly begins displaying erratic, violent behavior. Jason Gedrick also appeared this season as Liam, who poses a threat to Catherine and Vincent. Brandon Gill guest starred as Detective Wesley Atchison in the 5th episode of the season when Cat was assigned a new partner.
Episodes
Reception
U.S. Nielsen ratings No. Title Air date Viewers(in millions) 18–49Rating/Share 1 "Beast of Wall Street" June 11, 2015 0.88 0.3/1 2 "Primal Fear" June 18, 2015 0.81 0.3/1 3 "Bob & Carol & Vincent & Cat" June 25, 2015 0.86 0.2/1 4 "Heart of the Matter" July 2, 2015 0.88 0.2/1 5 "The Most Dangerous Beast" July 9, 2015 0.86 0.2/1 6 "Chasing Ghosts" July 16, 2015 1.00 0.3/1 7 "Both Sides Now" July 23, 2015 0.95 0.2/1 8 "Shotgun Wedding" July 30, 2015 0.98 0.2/1 9 "Cat's Out of the Bag" August 6, 2015 0.79 0.2/1 10 "Patient X" August 13, 2015 0.92 0.3/1 11 "Unbreakable" August 20, 2015 0.82 0.2/1 12 "Sins of the Fathers" August 27, 2015 0.92 0.2/1 13 "Destined" September 10, 2015 0.76 0.2/1
DVD release Release datesEp #Additional informationRegion 1Region 2Region 4May 10, 2016March 14, 2016June 2, 201613 Features Deleted Scenes Season in Review: The Beast Strikes Again – featurette A Day In The Life Of The Writers' Room – featurette Gag Reel
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