Hunted had an interesting take on Beauty and the Beast, with a darker, more atmospheric vibe. The premise had a lot of potential, but the execution didn’t quite land for me.  

The biggest issue was the characters and their relationship. Beauty and Beast never really felt compelling, either as individuals or together. He needed her for a reason, and she… wanted something, but it was never really clear what. Their dynamic felt distant, lacking emotion and passion, and instead of seeing their relationship develop naturally, we were mostly told it had changed. It just didn’t feel organic. 

On top of that, the plot felt a little too neat, without much tension or real stakes. The writing itself was nice, with a lyrical quality, but that wasn’t enough to make up for the lack of strong character development.  

Overall, Hunted had potential but didn’t fully deliver. If you love Beauty and the Beast retellings with a moody, slow-burn style, you might still enjoy it. But if you’re looking for a really deep, emotional connection between the leads, this one might fall flat.