Just Beyond
Just Beyond | |
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Created by | Seth Grahame-Smith |
Based on | Just Beyond by R. L. Stine |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
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Executive producers |
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Running time | 25-34 minutes |
Production companies | |
Distributor | Disney Platform Distribution |
Release | |
Original network | Disney+ |
Original release | October 13, 2021 present | –
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Just Beyond is an American horror comedy anthology series created by Seth Grahame-Smith based on Boom! Studios' graphic novels of the same name by R. L. Stine for Disney+.[1] The series premiered on October 13, 2021, with all 8 episodes.[2]
Cast[]
Episode 1 - Leave Them Kids Alone[]
- Mckenna Grace as Veronica
- Leeann Ross as Claire
- Nasim Pedrad as Miss Genevieve
- Lauren Lindsey Donzis as Heather
Episode 2 - Parents Are From Mars, Kids Are From Venus[]
- Gabriel Bateman as Jack
- Arjun Athalye as Ronald
- Tim Heidecker as Dale
- Riki Lindhome as Bonnie
- Parvesh Cheena as Ron Sr.
- Henry Thomas as Crazy Chris
- William Tokarsky as Floating Head
- Rajani Nair as Gloria
Episode 3 - Which Witch[]
- Rachel Marsh as Fiona
- Jy Prishkulnik as Luna
Episode 4 - My Monster[]
- Megan Stott as Olivia
- Sally Pressman as Brook
- Elisha Henig as Graham
- Marcelle LeBlanc as Jade
- Camryn Jade as Chloe
- Max Bickelhaup as The Squeamber
Episode 5 - Unfiltered[]
- Izabela Vidovic as Lily
- Christine Ko as Ms. Fausse
- Jordan Sherley as Carmen
- Leela Owen as Harper
- Connor Christie as Ben
Episode 6 - We've Got Spirits, Yes We Do[]
- Lexi Underwood as Ella
- Kate Baldwin as Vivian
- Ben Gleib as Oscar
- Jackson Geach as Raymond
- Emily Marie Palmer as Rosie
- Claire Andres as Zoe
Episode 7 - Standing Up For Yourself[]
- Cyrus Arnold as Trevor
- Logan Gray as Little Trevor
- Smera Chandan as Maria
- Spencer Fitgerald as Bully Sidekick
- Henry Shepherd as Evan Burger
Episode 8 - The Treehouse[]
- Cedric Joe as Sam
- Christine Adams as Jenny
- Malcolm Barrett as Andy
- Jack Gore as Mason
Episodes[]
No. | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code |
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1 | "Leave Them Kids Alone" | Marc Webb | Seth Grahame-Smith | October 13, 2021 | 1DWE01 |
A young activist is sent to school for difficult girls, where manners mask a dark secret. | |||||
2 | "Parents Are From Mars, Kids Are From Venus" | Antonio Negret | Rob Rosell | October 13, 2021 | 1DWE08 |
Two besties make a bizarre discovery about their parents that causes them to fear for their lives. | |||||
3 | "Which Witch" | Ryan Zaragoza | Mitali Jahagirdar | October 13, 2021 | 1DWE03 |
A teen witch struggles to blend in at school after her 'fresh-off-the-broomstick' cousin arrives. | |||||
4 | "My Monster" | David Katzenberg | Courtney Perdue & Baindu Saidu | October 13, 2021 | 1DWE05 |
After moving into her husband's creepy childhood home, a teenager is haunted by a masked monster. | |||||
5 | "Unfiltered" | Patricia Cardoso | Nneka Gerstle | October 13, 2021 | 1DWE04 |
A gifted student transforms her appearance with a magic beauty app...but it comes with consequences. | |||||
6 | "We've Got Spirits, Yes We Do" | Marc Webb | David Walpert | October 13, 2021 | 1DWE02 |
On a field trip to a legendary theater, a 14-year-old student becomes trapped in a ghostly drama. | |||||
7 | "Standing Up for Yourself" | David Katzenberg | Seth Grahame-Smith | October 13, 2021 | 1DWE07 |
A 13 year old bully torments the residents of his idyllic town, until he picks the wrong target. | |||||
8 | "The Treehouse" | Anna Mastro | Sarah Wise | October 13, 2021 | 1DWE06 |
A mourning teen is transported to an alternate universe and presented with an excruciating choice. |
Production[]
In early May 2020, Disney+ ordered an eight-episode series based on R. L. Stine's graphic novels Just Beyond attaching Seth Grahame-Smith to write and serve as an executive producer. David Katzenberg, Stephen Christy and Ross Richie also attached to executive producers and Stine as co-executive producer with KatzSmith Productions and 20th Century Fox Television acting as studios behind the project as they have first look deal with Boom! Studios. That same month, the writer's room was assembled.[4]
Filming had begun in Atlanta by March 2021, with Marc Webb directing two episodes.[5] Mckenna Grace and Lexi Underwood were cast as the stars of one episode each in April 2021, with Nasim Pedrad to guest star in an episode.[6] Additional casting was announced in May, with Riki Lindhome, Tim Heidecker, Gabriel Bateman and Henry Thomas added.[7]
Release[]
The series debuted on Disney+ on October 13, 2021.[4]
Reception[]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 88% approval rating with an average rating of 6.7/10, based on 8 critic reviews.[8]
References[]
- ^ Otterson, Joe (May 7, 2020). "Disney Plus Orders Series Adaptation of R.L. Stine's 'Just Beyond' Graphic Novels". Variety. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ Newsdesk, Laughing Place Disney (2021-09-08). ""Just Beyond" Coming to Disney+ October 13". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ Palmer, Roger (September 9, 2021). ""Just Beyond" Disney+ Original Series Episode Descriptions Released". What's On Disney Plus?. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2020). "'Just Beyond': Disney+ Orders Series Based On BOOM! Studios Comic From Seth Grahame-Smith & 20th TV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ Kit, Borys (March 12, 2021). "Marc Webb Directing R. L. Stine's 'Just Beyond' for Disney+ (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (April 13, 2021). "'Just Beyond': Mckenna Grace & Lexi Underwood To Star In Disney+ Anthology Series, Nasim Pedrad Joins As Guest Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 26, 2021). "'Just Beyond': Christine Ko, Malcolm Barrett, Sally Pressman, Cedric Joe, Riki Lindhome, Tim Heidecker Among 17 Cast In Disney+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ "Just Beyond: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
External links[]
- Just Beyond at IMDb
- 2020s American anthology television series
- 2020s American horror comedy television series
- 2021 American television series debuts
- Boom! Studios adaptations
- Disney+ original programming
- English-language television shows
- Television shows based on comics
- Television series by 20th Century Fox Television