‘Beauty and the Beast’ season 2: A journey of discovery for Kristin Kreuk’s Cat
While “Beauty and the Beast” has done a number of things right, it has suffered as of late from a pretty gaping problem: For whatever reason, Cat seems to be completely fixated on Vincent, and it’s frustrating to see her not move on with her life given some of the things that he has done to her. He’s already shown that he cannot keep that beast part of him in check when it matters.
We said in our Midseason Report Card for the show that this needed to change and the good news coming out now is that it seemingly will. According to a report from TVLine, you are going to get the chance to see Kristin Kreuk’s character really try to the best of her ability to move forward and focus on someone else more important that even Vincent: Herself. She’s going to find some new hobbies to get herself into, and one of them will be cooking. But what happens when there are some sparks between her and a cooking class instructor? Well, there’s your Vincent alternative.
Of course, we are just as confident that Cat and Vincent being together at the end of the day as we are our own ability to bake a souffle on the first try without and problems. But, in order to have that story really mean something, you do have to watch the characters go through a few bumps in the road here and there. Not only that, but at least a few of them have to be tied together in some way to Cat; it can’t just be Vincent kissing other people all of the time.
“Beauty and the Beast” returns to The CW on Monday, January 13; while that may feel like a very long time to wait (probably because it is), don’t worry: We’re going to have much more in the way of scoop over the coming weeks.
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Cbarnes
January 7, 2014 @ 12:13 pm
At this point, my concern is that they round out this journey before they are put on a TBD hiatus in March. Don’t leave us hanging with an unexpected hold on the series.
adele naouli
December 9, 2013 @ 11:23 pm
Last season they came together, so we know they love each other deeply and are
meant to be, it’s destiny. The last episode of season 1 pulled them apart, vincent
has been re-wired by his new makers, so his beast at the start of season 2 is not
the same as he was in season 1. Even though they have been pulled apart, there
is always a connection between them. Vincent’s memory is not totally clear or
totally in focus, it’s always there underneath everything they do. He senses that
he does have a connection to her. Vincent’s connection to Tori is going to lead
him down a path to find out who he really is and what Muirfield did to him which will
open the door to Catherine’s deep connection to him. He will totally get his memory
back and will turn to Catherine and start to make amends with her. Catherine is
going to discover who she is apart from Vincent when the show comes back in
Jan. 2014. She defined herself through Vincent. Catherine will re-discover who
she is apart from Vincent. Vincent will re-discover who he really is apart from
Catherine. This self-discovery will lead them back to each other. We as huge
fans of BATB just have to be patient and let the writers tell the story. They will
be together because they are destined, but it’s going to take a little bit of time.
We can’t expect the romance 24/7, it doesn’t work that way in the real world.
Why would we expect it to work out that way on the show? People who love each other go through trials and tribulations, in the end they come out stronger
than they were before. Catherine and Vincent together will be stronger than
before when they find their way back to each other. They will also be stronger
individuals which will help them be a better couple together. It’s been a roller-
coaster ride this season, let’s enjoy it!
Jennifer
December 11, 2013 @ 1:38 am
I don’t think fans are saying there has to be romance 7/24 but rather let it really be about self discovery apart from each other and not frivolous story lines like Cat getting it on with her cooking instructor or worse a deepening romantic relationship with Gabe and likewise Vincent with the “she-beast”. We want it to be real and not silly teenage behaviour having flings with other people. Also, just more JT & Tess, the JT & Tess from last year; this year their characters are almost irrelevant this season and they were key to the show last year. I hope the writers will deliver this self-discovery in an authentic way and that these spoilers including the interview with Brad Kearn are exaggerating the exploration of Cat with Gabe/Chef and Vincent with Tori.
Christine
December 28, 2013 @ 9:58 am
Love your theory and thoughts. Totally agree.
Jarneen
December 9, 2013 @ 4:16 pm
OMG PEOPLE what is it about the memory flash being BEFORE Vincent ever met Catherine don’t you understand!!!!! Season 1 Vincent had the Alex arc 4 episodes. Catherine had the Evan arc 16 maybe 17 episodes. Now I am not even going to touch the Tori arc because her purpose isn’t a romantic one (yet……. though I think we have been told numerous times she is integral to a bigger storyline and not a romantic interest) can we just back off the whole blame everything on Vincent and Catherine thing. There was mention of ONE girl that got away in season 1 for Vincent, yet it was alluded to that Catherine had picked up random guys in bars and even in Insatiable Catherine said “if you were like many other guys I know………”
Now I am not interested in seeing Catherine with anyone other than Vincent and vice versa and I certainly don’t think tit for tat is the way to go either however, I do concede that sometimes you need to be with the wrong person to recognize the right one. But please let this be just a stupid tease for the “WTF factor” only and get into some serious self discovery on both parts and leave the freaking love triangles in the garbage where they belong
sinbella
December 10, 2013 @ 9:54 pm
Very true Janeen, despite the evidence, everyone continues to blame Vincent for everything. If everyone is watching the same show, then please explain to me how one is expected to act/be the same person after you’ve been kidnapped, your memory completely wiped out, not to mention what other torture they put him through? How can anyone expect him to be the same old Vincent? As for the memory flash he had of that girl, that was before he met Cat, so how can people judge him of his past actions prior to meeting Cat? Cat had past relationships as well, so why is he always the bad guy? He is the victim and continues to sufffer at the hands of terrible people, so why can’t people give him a break?
This constant negative feedback about our beloved show &
particularly Vincent is really upsetting and its not fair to the genuine
fans of the show who appreciate and love all the cast members
particularly Vincent. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but people have to be fair and not always one sided. Can we please agree/disagree and concentrate on enjoying the show and spreading love and positivity instead?
AM
December 8, 2013 @ 11:26 pm
Finally someone said it! This review hits the nail on the head. I don’t think it is anti Vincent at all just states facts. He does seem to go to every girl that comes along. We need the stronger Cat back and her independent side. She does so much I want to see that flipped a little.
Buffy24Angel .
December 8, 2013 @ 11:10 pm
I agree to disagree with the review and the comments below! I agree that Vincent is not 100% guilty of the loss of Catherine in his life right now because of the horrible atrocities done to him, but we did get to see him remember whatever memories he has of Catherine now. For whatever reason, they didn’t stir up the old feelings he had for her (trust issues, come on!) . We were slowly seeing Vincent return to Catherine, but then Tori came along and Catherine’s trust went right out the window (can’t blame her in the least). We learned from Brad Kern that Tori is an integral part of Vincent’s journey back in Catherine’s direction, but then along comes the cooking instructor! It’s like a “who’s on first, what’s on second! I agree that these two should be apart, but not have anyone else in their lives to muddy up the water! I agree that the ratings took a dive the last two episodes before the hiatus, 800+K viewers to 700+K viewers, not good for a Season 3. Still campaigning will help hopefully, because I think both Jay and Kristin said in numerous interviews that they were excited for this new direction and have Vin/Cat “earn” their love. There is going to have to be a lot of earning because I can’t even find one bit of chemistry between them now, even when they were in the same room. (I will exclude the 1st 4 episodes because sparks did fly, but pushing Vincent away in #TurkeyTrauma to find cookbooks, sad! I am so addicted to #BatB that I will put up with whatever happens and will love everyone involved just as much, but if it weren’t for our #Beasties below this comment to listen, agree or not, I would be depressed right now!
fashionfootie
December 8, 2013 @ 11:15 pm
I respectfully disagree with you. To me the chemistry is there but in some instances it is different as it should be. I don’t expect it to be exactly the same when the circumstances have differed SO MUCH from last season. If they both hadn’t gone through all they’ve been through in the last three months, then I would be concerned that the chemistry has changed. But I still believe that is not the case.
Patty
December 8, 2013 @ 9:31 pm
Clearly this is Beauty and the Beast, right, Cat and Vincent need to get back together. First season was great and this season need to be save because is in danger. This season need help, Cat and Vincent need to be together.
Donna Philips
December 30, 2013 @ 2:44 am
Totally agree if the writers don’t bring VinCat together and bring back the fairy tale the show will keep losing viewers and be canceled. Hope the writers are reading these comments
sinbella
December 8, 2013 @ 8:52 pm
It never ceases to amaze me how Vincent is to blame for everything? How can he be expected to be the same after he was kidnapped and memory wiped out? He has been tortured and through hell, and yet everyone expects him to be the same sweet, kind old Vincent. This is not possible, he has been completely trained to be a killer, and at the moment, on the verge of losing his humanity. So I think people really need to give him a break and use their heads properly because from what we can see, its him that needs compassion and understanding. As for Cat, she is obviously struggling accepting the new Vincent, and keeps throwing about him losing his humanity all the time, which is not fair. He did not choose this, her dad and those awful people did this to him.
Personally, its a good for Vincent & Cat to be apart for a while, they both need to work things out individually, use the time to heal and just get to know themselves again.
Dating other people in my opinion is not a great idea, but sometimes, it does work that by meeting / seeing other people, you realize how much your ex means to you, and value them more.
Its going to be tough for Vincent & Cat after what happened, but in the end, they will find each other again.!! I just hope everyone gives Vincent a break and stop blaming him for everything. 13-Jan is just too long :( #BatB
Ina Wegerif
December 8, 2013 @ 10:38 pm
Sin Bella, I totally agree with you! I have nothing to add to this except that I love #BatB!
sinbella
December 9, 2013 @ 5:44 am
Totally Ina, our love for #BatB is unconditional and we are thoroughly enjoying S2. The last 8 episodes have been fantastic and and according to the teasers we are getting, its about it get even a lot better. 13 Jan is too far away:(
fashionfootie
December 8, 2013 @ 11:11 pm
Every word you spoke was the absolute truth! You know, if he actively chose to do all these things he is constantly blamed of, I would understand the hate but when someone else takes away these choices from you, then all the V hate makes no sense.
Anyway, time apart will do them both good. Hopefully Cat can truly deal with all her issues and not just her romantic ones.
Ruth Cassidy
December 8, 2013 @ 4:00 pm
Happy to see Vincent & Catherine develop as their own people learn more about them as individuals.
Claudia Keller
December 8, 2013 @ 1:45 pm
I love it, and one thing Im starting to not like about certain beasties is the double standards showing their fixation over Vincent rather than Cat… I loved Vincent season 1 up to episode 9, after that I seemed to like Cat character more being the strongest character in the VinCat relationship so I agree 100% with this review. Bring it on!!!! Because honestly I was getting bored with Vincent bipolar behavior and all the women thrown at him up to now and Catherine fighting over their relationship not in one time Ive seen Vincent struggling to get Cat back or something like this, its about time, I think, I dont mind seeing Cat with other people if I have seen Vincent with 3 different women already.
Jennifer
December 9, 2013 @ 2:35 am
I respectfully disagree, with it now being Catherine’s turn to have romances with other people. I also would like to remind folks that it isn’t just Vincent having all these other women and Cat having no one and eyes only for Vincent. If you remember Cat had another love interest last season in Evan Marks that lasted until he died saving her – remember Vincent watching as she kissed Evan (didn’t push him away did she). Even there was somethign starting up with Gabe right from the get go, when she meets him in a towel. Further I saw a deleted since from AMP at the masquerade ball where she “accidently” holds hands with Gabe – there was clearly some flirting happening before she found out he was a beast (Vincent was quite devasted as he saw Gabe could offer her “normal” things he couldn’t, Lest we forget that she went and invited Gabe to her Mother’s Anniversary night with her family, when clearly Vincent could not go which again, not exactly sensitive of her. So I’m just saying we’ve done this angle to death for both Vincent and Cat – time to get away from these tired plots and get to something deeper so that they can both really learn about who they are as people independent of who they may sleep with. From what I’m seeing, people generally agree enough is enough with other people, that Vincent and Catherine do need a real time out and that we want the show to continue. Fans are worried that the ratings are telling the story about the current direction of the show and we just want it back on track so that the story won’t end either before this season is over, and that a 3rd season will happen.
fashionfootie
December 8, 2013 @ 11:10 am
Clearly this person is part of the anti-V faction, you didn’t even try to hide it. Whatever, but I have to agree with the commentor below. People are all up in arms about V kissing another person and also wanting Cat to be with Gabe, which frankly makes no sense but I digress. Either way, Catherine (and for that matter Vincent) shouldn’t be with anyone during this time. This time is for self-discovery and healing and adding another distraction just takes away from all of this. It’s such a trite plot I can’t even begin. What does jumping in another relationship or whatever they are going to do, actually help with Cat discovering who she is APART from Vincent or apart from defining herself in a relationship? That seems like a giant step backwards and totally unnecessary.
As much as I love VinCat I am 100% behind a PROPER separation for the pair and not one compromised by a string of suitors.
And for the record, Cat isn’t ‘fixated’ on V. That’s a poor choice of words in and of itself. She’s still in love with the man he used to be before all this craziness and she is still clinging on to that. Rather than adding another complication, she should be alone and doing what’s best for her and reconnecting with her friends Tess and JT.
Jennifer
December 8, 2013 @ 6:32 am
Completely disagree re Cat needing to find other love connections. This season was supposed to answer the question “who am I”; if this was a show featuring teenagers as the main characters then you might expect “who am I” would include trying on someone else(s) for size, however these are mature characters in their 30’s. IMO the writers are taking Vincent and Cat on an unauthentic journey. Truly finding oneself isn’t about getting it on with someone new, but rather learning to stand on your own two feet so you can bring that strength into a relationship. The writers could still have them “earn” their relationship and put challenges to their relationship without this frankly lame and often used plot that really are very tired and the ratings demonstrate this. I hope they don’t go there but the spoilers to date seem to indicate that they’re going for lowest common demoninator and very cliched story lines. Further, the 4 main characters of season 1 that we got behind seem to be all around absent in season 2 to date. I don’t want the show to be cancelled but if Jennifer & Sherry don’t get back to why fans fought to have season 2, I’m afraid it will be. The actors are doing the best they can with what they’ve been given but they have nothing this season compared to the stories of year 1. I mean, how Cat and Tess seemed to have completely forgotten that Gabe was the reason Vincent was capture and changed by Daddy Dearest – suddenly he’s a hero? Don’t buy it and the Cat from season 1 wouldn’t forgive this – after all she can’t forgive Vincent who was somehow altered (beyond his control) because the actions of Gabe that led to his capture – yeah remember he was the guy that was going to kill Vincent to save himself – a true hero for sure.
Donna Philips
December 27, 2013 @ 11:58 pm
So true every word. Vincent has always been the victim and Gabe is just creepy and unbelievable but is getting more screen time than even Vincent. Gabe is also taking away from JT and Tess,
This show is supposed to be a Fairly Tale love story and the writers have killed the heart of the show. There is nothing good left, they turned BATB into a cheesy soap opera show. They still have a chance to save it before it gets canceled, I hope they will.