Vincent's makeup was designed by veteran Hollywood makeup artist Rick Baker, who had previously worked with Ron Perlman on prosthetics and fought hard to get him cast in the role, leading to a long-lasting friendship between the two.

Matt McColm served as a stunt double for Ron Perlman throughout the series.

Creator Ron Koslow's series updates the classic fairy tale with a twist: unlike the original story, Vincent the 'beast' never transforms into a conventionally beautiful man, and it is instead Catherine's life that is transformed by their relationship.

The show's premise, in addition to the classic fairy tale, draws some connection to Jean Cocteau's 1946 French film La Belle et la Bête.

George R. R. Martin, who later wrote the A Song of Ice and Fire novels adapted into Game of Thrones, worked as a writer and producer on the series.

Linda Hamilton left the show during its third season because she was pregnant at the time, a departure that, combined with the network's push to attract more male viewers, led to major changes in the show's direction and contributed to its cancellation.

An active and dedicated fan community, calling themselves 'Helpers' or 'the tunnel community', organized a petition drive that helped secure the show's third season.

Beauty and the Beast was ranked #14 in 2004 and #17 in 2007 on TV Guide's list of Top Cult Shows Ever.