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1991
1 Season
7.3 (124)

Beyond Reality is a supernatural show that aired on Gaiam TV from 1991 to 1993. It follows the story of two paranormal investigators, Laura Wingate (Shari Belafonte) and Harrison Blackwood (Carl Marotte), as they explore and investigate various mysterious occurrences and supernatural events. The duo strives to uncover the truth behind these phenomena, working to uncover the mysteries of the afterlife and the unknown world.

The show is heavily focused on exploring various supernatural subjects, such as ghosts, demons, angels, and other paranormal phenomena. Each episode follows Laura and Harrison investigating and cracking cases that involve the supernatural. They would receive phone calls from people who needed help with their haunting problems, or they would be drawn to events that seemed strange and inexplicable. Their work would often lead them to confront evil entities or interact with other supernatural creatures.

The show also explores the personal lives of its protagonists, particularly their interesting backgrounds and experiences. Laura Wingate, for instance, is a former model and actress who has psychic abilities. She uses her psychic powers to gain insights and understanding about the supernatural issues she encounters. She's also trained in martial arts, which helps her defend herself and others in combat situations. On the other hand, Harrison Blackwood, is an ex-NASA scientist who has a doctorate in astrophysics. He's also a skeptic who initially didn't believe in the supernatural world. However, as he stumbled upon more and more unexplainable events, his skepticism slowly gave way to an acceptance of the supernatural.

Beyond Reality is a unique and intriguing exploration of the supernatural world. It's a blend of science fiction, horror, and fantasy, making it a one-of-a-kind show. Each episode stands alone as a separate case, but there would be some overarching storyline that tied things together across each season. While the show can be scary at times, it is not entirely gruesome or violent. Instead, it relies on suspense and tension to create a thrilling show that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

The show also features excellent writing, acting, and directing. Belafonte and Marotte are great as the paranormal investigators, and their chemistry is off the charts. The dialogue is witty and engaging, and the villains are fascinating and complex. The cinematography and visual effects are stunning, and they help to create a spooky and immersive environment. Although the production values are not as high as some modern shows, for its time, the quality was quite impressive, and it still holds up well today.

In a time where shows dealing with paranormal and supernatural events are rampant, Beyond Reality stands out as almost an early pioneer of its genre. Although its run was relatively short, the show manages to captivate its audience and leaves them clamoring for more. Each episode explores different supernatural themes, from possession to psychic powers to ghosts, making it a fresh and exciting watch.

Overall, the show offers an intriguing blend of action, suspense, and supernatural elements. Beyond Reality is an engaging and exciting show that explores supernatural phenomena beyond our imagination. With its excellent writing, well-developed characters, and fascinating themes, it continues to be a classic of its era.

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Seasons

44. Bloodstone

January 1, 2012

Sinclair, leader of a cult called the Cabal of the First Circle, claims to possess magical powers.

43. Reunion

January 1, 2012

In a sleep-deprivation-induced astral projection, J.J. finds himself in 1943 - occupying the dead body of "Harvard" Hansen, a WWII correspondent, on a submarine under attack.

42. The Box

January 1, 2012

Following a parapsychology conference, Laura, J.J., and Celia return to their guests: Andrew, an obnoxious grad student; Gregory, an anthropologist; and Diane, Gregory's wife and Laura's longtime friend.

41. Keepsake

January 1, 2012

It's 1968. The happiness of young, newly married Cassie and John Woodbridge is shattered when John dies of a cerebral hemorrhage.

40. Faceoff

January 1, 2012

Ed Novick wants his teenage son Bobby to be more aggressive on the hockey rink and emulate Ed's hero, pro-hockey player George Potter.

39. Forget Me Not

January 1, 2012

Dr. Monica Harris, a psychotherapist and former colleague of J.J.'s, has invented a form of electroshock therapy which can literally remove memories from patients' minds.

38. The Passion

January 1, 2012

A mysterious stranger brings J.J. the century old journal of Doctor Jeremiah Baker, J.J.'s great grandfather.

37. The Loving Cup

January 1, 2012

At an estate auction, Laura, J.J., Celia and Tom Fairbanks run into Swami Raku, who's planning to run a scam on rich, stuffy matron Margaret Dupar.

36. Let's Play House

January 1, 2012

Robert "Wally" Wallace loves the Fifties - so much so that whenever he hears the song "Sea of Love" he transports himself into an Ozzie and Harriet style Fifties world.

35. Dead Air

January 1, 2012

Celia, a fan of the scary, lights out-type radio stories told by campus DJ Mason Driscoll, begins to suspect that the Crusher, the maniacal killer in Driscoll's tales, is actually coming to life and murdering people.

34. Inner Ear

January 1, 2012

Celia samples an experimental drug that gives the taker telepathic abilities.

33. Facing the Wall

January 1, 2012

Meek Alec Shore finds himself drifting more and more often into a strange, frightening dream world.

32. Final Flight

January 1, 2012

During a spacewalk, a shuttle astronaut apparently contracts some sort of alien virus that is slowly killing him.

31. A Mind of Their Own

January 1, 2012

Laura enters her office one night to find three teenagers ransacking her files for information on telepathy.

30. Demon in The Flame

January 1, 2012

Young female firefighter Becky Fullman has the psychic ability to detect a fire even far across town.

29. Where There's Smoke...

January 1, 2012

Laura and J.J. journey to a remote forest to investigate the disappearance of an archaeologist who'd been searching for hidden gold reputedly being guarded by an evil spirit.

28. Late for Dinner

January 1, 2012

Laura and J.J. investigate suspected poltergeist activity in the house of the MacAstors, and upper-class family whose bitter infighting is taking its toll on twelve-year-old son Luke.

27. A Kiss is Just a Psi

January 1, 2012

Dozing off in class, student Tom Fairbanks has a precognitive dream in which his teacher Laura is murdered in a hotel.

26. Dying of the Light

January 1, 2012

Nolan Randolph, a distinguished, fifty-ish professor of philosophy, is having violent, life threatening seizures which appear to be demonic possession.

25. Dancing with the Man

January 1, 2012

Laura is critically injured in an automobile accident and has a near-death experience.

24. Nightfall

January 1, 2012

Miranda, an eight year old girl has the telepathic ability to pull J.J. - against his will - into her own mental universe.

23. Woman of His Dreams

January 1, 2012

Richard DeVries, a surgeon (and former flame of Laura's) is stealing psychic energy from his patients in order to buy the sexual favours of an astral spirit.

22. The Burning Judge

January 1, 2012

Roxanne, a fraudulent "psychic and reader" has nightmare of being burned at the stake by a grim 17th Century zealot.

21. Theatre of the Absurd

January 1, 2012

Celia, Laura and J.J's spunky young teaching assistant, is dying to escape her mundane duties and do some paranormal field research.

20. Color of Mad

January 1, 2012

While walking by a showing of paintings by Dan Barker - all blurry details of a single monstrous creature - Elizabeth Wade is horrified to see the pictures moving, a clawed hand reaching out of the canvas.

19. The Fire Within

January 1, 2012

Jimmy has recently joined a street gang...and become obsessed with Chinese mysticism.

18. Justice

January 1, 2012

After experiencing astral projection during a beating from a sadistic prison guard, death row convict Stan Ortega invites Laura and J.J. to study the phenomenon.

17. Siren Song

January 1, 2012

J.J. falls for Emma Moreland, a visiting British professor using Laura and J.J.'s database of the paranormal to study siren myths through the ages.

16. Master of Darkness

January 1, 2012

High-achiever Jennifer lets slip to Laura that her grades have been dropping lately due to the time she's spending in a role-playing game she's involved in with some other students.

15. Nightmare Without End

January 1, 2012

After raping his coworker Sheila, Ryan finds that, by returning to the scene of the crime and meditating, he can psychically force Sheila to repeatedly relive the attack.

14. Sins of the Father

January 1, 2012

When ten-year-old Tina starts having frightening, recurring visions of a woman apparently being murdered, her mother Kris seeks Laura and J.J.'s help.

13. Killer Instincts

January 1, 2012

Cindy, a doctoral student of Laura and J.J.'s, is doing an experiment which attempts to link human minds with animal minds through hypnosis.

12. Asylum

January 1, 2012

Mitchell, a geologist, has been taken over by the personality of Fountain Gibbs, a slave from 1858.

11. Enemy in Our Midst

January 1, 2012

Cody, sixteen, is having frightening prophetic visions of his mother Diana being killed by her new husband John.

10. Black Magic

January 1, 2012

Eric, a young lawyer, is having bouts of extreme pain with no known cause.

9. The Cold

January 1, 2012

Sharon's having terrifying visions of her dead ex-husband Paul trapped in a cave of ice.

8. Range of Motion

January 1, 2012

Tom, a paraplegic, finds that his paralyzed limbs are moving...which is medically impossible.

7. Echoes of Evil

January 1, 2012

Laura and J.J. discover that Dave, a thirty-year-old man, believes he is the reincarnation of Otto Leider, a WWII concentration camp commandant - and is carrying out a perverted mission of killing camp survivors.

6. Intimate Shadows

January 1, 2012

Miriam, a librarian, is being haunted by a ghost. Laura and J.J. discover the apparition is Frederic - Miriam's husband - who left her years ago.

5. Return Visit

January 1, 2012

Jenny, a teenage runaway, has had a vision of her long-lost mother, Barbara, in which Barbara told Jenny she was returning.

4. Miracle Worker

January 1, 2012

Anthony is a psychic healer whose "gift" is fading; he's been taking on the illnesses of those he cures.

3. The Doppelg¤nger

January 1, 2012

Joe Revere is being terrified by horrible, violent nightmares. Laura and J.J. discover that Revere's got a double, an exact twin who is a cop on the graveyard shift.

2. Mirror, Mirror

January 1, 2012

Anna, a student of J.J.'s, has learned how to enter another etheric plane - by crossing through her bedroom mirror into an alternate world where her romantic fantasies about J.J. are real.