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TV-PG
2021
1 Season
6.2 (2,131)

Just Beyond is a brand new supernatural horror-comedy series that premiered on Disney+ in 2021. The show is based on the graphic novels by R.L. Stine and is helmed by writer and executive producer Seth Grahame-Smith. The series is an anthology with each episode featuring a different cast and storyline. The overarching theme, though, is that each character finds themselves in a reality that is beyond their imagination. Each episode centers on the struggles and fears of the characters who are thrust into extraordinary circumstances.

Mckenna Grace, who has previously appeared in Annabelle Comes Home and The Haunting of Hill House, is a standout and is featured in the first episode. She plays Eleanor, a thirteen-year-old girl who discovers a magical doorway in her family's backyard that leads to a mysterious alternate reality. Rachel Marsh, best known for her role in Stranger Things, plays Maya, a student who uncovers a sinister conspiracy at her school. Izabela Vidovic, who was featured in The Fosters and Wonder, portrays Sam, a teenager who has to deal with the opposite sex being transformed into monsters after her school's gender ratios become imbalanced.

Just Beyond is a mix of horror, humor, and heart, and each episode is filled with thrilling action scenes, creepy suspense, and relatable characters. The show does a great job of balancing its horror and comedy elements, without ever tipping too far into either.

The visual effects and production design are top-notch as well. The series is well-crafted with each episode featuring its own unique look and feel. The fantastical worlds that the characters inhabit are impressive, and the special effects used to bring them to life are impressive as well.

One of the reasons the show works so well is that it's not afraid to subvert the usual tropes of supernatural horror. The show cleverly twists and turns the stories, so even the most seasoned horror fan won't be able to predict what happens next. The series also features some strong female characters that are refreshing to see in a genre that is often dominated by male characters.

In conclusion, Just Beyond is a must-watch for fans of R.L. Stine's work, supernatural horror, and anthology television. The show is well-written, well-acted, and well-produced. Each episode offers a new and exciting adventure, and the overarching theme is thought-provoking and engaging. The series is perfect for viewers who want a spooky but fun Halloween binge-watch or for families who want to enjoy a spooky show together. Overall, Just Beyond is a fantastic addition to Disney's growing library of original content.

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Seasons

8. The Treehouse

October 13, 2021

It's been nearly a year since Sam's dad passed away, and after saving up his money, Sam just became the proud owner of his late father's favorite comic in mint condition. That is, until the neighborhood bully snatches it and tosses it in a puddle. Wrecked, Sam retreats to the treehouse he and his father built; but lightning from a fast-moving storm cracks a branch and sends him tumbling to the ground. He awakens in an alternate universe, where strange yet familiar encounters ultimately lead him to an excruciating choice.

7. Standing Up for Yourself

October 13, 2021

The idyllic town of Larkinville is tormented by 13-year-old Trevor Larkin, a bully with a menacing scar and massive build. Trevor is particularly pumped when a new student, aka an ideal target, arrives to school. Fourteen-year-old Evan Burger wears glasses, hand-me-down clothing and a prosthetic leg that makes him walk with a slight limp. But appearances can be deceiving and when Evan stands up for himself, Trevor's actions will change his life -- and Larkinville -- forever.

6. We've Got Spirits, Yes We Do

October 13, 2021

Fourteen-year old Ella should be excited about her class field trip to the legendary Fox Theatre. Unfortunately, her ex-best friend, Zoe, is also going. At the theatre, a tour guide tells the tale of a 1938 fire that claimed the lives of an acting troupe in rehearsal. Legend has it, the dead thespians are looking to pluck the living and drag them into their phantasmal acting troupe. When personal with Zoe sends her running off, Ella finds herself trapped in the theater after dark, and in the middle of a ghostly drama.

5. Unfiltered

October 13, 2021

Lily Renton, the smart yet plain star of her high school's Quiz Bowl team, often compares herself to celebrities and admires the popular girls at school. Just once, she wishes someone would think of her as beautiful, rather than smart. Her wish comes true when a substitute teacher introduces Lily to an invite-only beauty app that magically transforms her appearance. But all choices have consequences and Lily must decide, once and for all, if she truly values outer beauty over inner beauty.

4. My Monster

October 13, 2021

Outwardly, Olivia appears to be handling her parents' recent divorce quite well; but inside, she's anxious and overwhelmed. It doesn't help that her family's new place, her mother's childhood home, has squeaky floorboards, flickering lights and a seriously creepy vibe. Olivia's fears are validated when she comes face-toface with a masked, hulking humanoid who quickly vanishes. When the heartpounding hauntings continue, Olivia and her neighbor Graham set out to solve the mystery of the masked monster.

3. Which Witch?

October 13, 2021

As the only witch at her high school, Fiona has learned that the safest way to navigate her teen years is to blend in. She's over the moon that her secret crush, Emilio, has asked her to the homecoming dance. Then, her parents drop a bomb. Cousin Luna -- who Fiona loves but considers "fresh off the broomstick" -- is arriving from England and attending Fiona's school. Unlike Fiona, Luna is proud of being a witch and eager to show off her magical abilities. Fiona must decide if she'll continue to hide ... or let them see the witch.

2. Parents Are From Mars, Kids Are From Venus

October 13, 2021

Jack and Ronald, 14-year-old best friends, swear their parents get weirder every day. But their embarrassment turns to shock when boys stumble into the adults' game night and discover their parents dressed in ornate robes, chanting and levitating objects. Are they witches? In a cult? They seek help from the owner of a local curiosities shop, who suspects their parents are aliens. As the families hit the road for a shared trip to a remote lake house, Jack and Ronald fear for their lives.

1. Leave Them Kids Alone

October 13, 2021

When 14-year-old activist Veronica Vanderhall is suspended from school, her parents send her to Miss Genevieve's School for Difficult Girls, which claims to have an impeccable record for rehabilitating complicated girls with a "streak." Miss Genevieve and her students appear to be the picture of perfection, with impeccable manners and identical, immovable hairdos. However, Veronica soon discovers that those impeccable manners mask a dark secret, and hatches a plan to help the girls regain their voices.

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