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Just Beyond

Just Beyond is an American horror comedy anthology television series created by Seth Grahame-Smith for Disney+, based on the Boom! Studios graphic novel series by R.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Just Beyond is an American horror comedy anthology television series created by Seth Grahame-Smith for Disney+. It is based on the Boom! Studios graphic novel series by R.L. Stine. The series premiered on October 13, 2021, with all eight episodes released at once, and was removed from Disney+ in May 2023.

Premise

Just Beyond presents standalone supernatural stories involving witches, aliens, ghosts, parallel universes, and other fantasy elements. The episodes are connected by themes of self-discovery and coming-of-age challenges.

Production

The series was created by Seth Grahame-Smith and produced for Disney+ by 20th Television. R.L. Stine was attached as a co-executive producer, and the show was based on his graphic novel series.

Release

All eight episodes premiered on Disney+ on October 13, 2021. The series was later removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023.

Key facts

  • The series is an anthology, with each episode telling a separate story.
  • It was adapted from R.L. Stine's Boom! Studios graphic novel series of the same name.
  • Seth Grahame-Smith served as creator, writer, and showrunner.
  • The first season premiered with all eight episodes on October 13, 2021.
  • Disney+ removed the series from its service on May 26, 2023.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know the series through Disney+ availability in Canada while it was streaming, and through R. L. Stine's broader international popularity in children's and teen horror fiction.

Frequently asked questions

What is Just Beyond?
Just Beyond is a Disney+ anthology television series blending horror, comedy, drama, and science-fantasy elements.
Who created Just Beyond?
The series was created by Seth Grahame-Smith.
What is Just Beyond based on?
It is based on the Boom! Studios graphic novel series Just Beyond by R.L. Stine.
How many episodes does Just Beyond have?
The series has eight episodes in a single season.
When did Just Beyond premiere?
It premiered on October 13, 2021, with all episodes released at once.
Is Just Beyond still on Disney+?
No. Disney+ removed the series in May 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Beyond
    Supports: Created by Seth Grahame-Smith; based on R. L. Stine's graphic novel series; genre; country of origin; language; one season; eight episodes; premiere date; removal from Disney+.
  2. Disney+ Press — https://press.disneyplus.com/news/disney-plus-releases-rl-stine-just-beyond-trailer-
    Supports: Premiere date; eight-episode anthology format; basis on R. L. Stine's Boom! Studios graphic novels; executive production details; Disney+ release.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12286434/
    Supports: Series title; release date; creator; country of origin; language; runtime; removal from Disney+ note.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/just-beyond/1000677644/
    Supports: Anthology format; supernatural premise; standalone episodes; story themes.