Just Beyond

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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(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 8
Production
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Running time 25-34 minutes
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Distributor Disney Platform Distribution
Release
Original network Disney+
Original release October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

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

Episode 2 - Parents Are From Mars, Kids Are From Venus

Episode 3 - Which Witch

  • Rachel Marsh as Fiona
  • Jy Prishkulnik as Luna

Episode 4 - My Monster

Episode 5 - Unfiltered

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 Hudson
  • Henry Shepherd as Evan Burger

Episode 8 - The Treehouse

Episodes

No. Title [3] Directed by Written by Original release date Prod.
code
1 "Leave Them Kids Alone" Marc Webb Seth Grahame-Smith October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13) 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 (2021-10-13) 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 (2021-10-13) 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 (2021-10-13) 1DWE05
After moving into her mothers creepy childhood home, a teenager is haunted by a masked monster.
5 "Unfiltered" Patricia Cardoso Nneka Gerstle October 13, 2021 (2021-10-13) 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 (2021-10-13) 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 (2021-10-13) 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 (2021-10-13) 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

Critical response

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]

Joel Keller of Decider acclaimed the sets and the computer-generated imagery, stating they succeed to intensify the supernatural elements of the series, praised the performances of the cast and the humor, but claimed that the show lacks scary moments.[9] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media rated the series 4 out of 5 stars, found agreeable that the protagonists are positive role models, and complimented how the show approaches different themes such as dealing with grief.[10] Dayna Eileen of CGMagazine rated the series 7 out of 10, stated that the show succeeds to introduce the horror genre to unfamiliar viewers, complimented how the series approaches adolescence and spooky themes, but found some dialogues lacking interest.[11] Tara Bennett of IGN rated the series 6 out of 10, praised the performances of the cast, especially Rachel Marsh as a teen witch, but stated that the show focuses too much on morality than providing enough scary moments.[12]

Accolades

The series was nominated for Children’s Episodic, Long Form and Specials at the 2022 Writers Guild of America Awards.[13][14]

References

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External links

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