Beyond Reality

Watch Beyond Reality

  • TV-G
  • 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.

Beyond Reality
Filter by Source
No sources available
Seasons
Bloodstone
44. Bloodstone
January 1, 2012
Sinclair, leader of a cult called the Cabal of the First Circle, claims to possess magical powers.
Reunion
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.
The Box
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.
Keepsake
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.
Faceoff
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.
Forget Me Not
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.
The Passion
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.
The Loving Cup
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.
Let's Play House
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.
Dead Air
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.
Inner Ear
34. Inner Ear
January 1, 2012
Celia samples an experimental drug that gives the taker telepathic abilities.
Facing the Wall
33. Facing the Wall
January 1, 2012
Meek Alec Shore finds himself drifting more and more often into a strange, frightening dream world.
Final Flight
32. Final Flight
January 1, 2012
During a spacewalk, a shuttle astronaut apparently contracts some sort of alien virus that is slowly killing him.
A Mind of Their Own
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.
Demon in The Flame
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.
Where There's Smoke...
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.
Late for Dinner
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.
A Kiss is Just a Psi
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.
Dying of the Light
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.
Dancing with the Man
25. Dancing with the Man
January 1, 2012
Laura is critically injured in an automobile accident and has a near-death experience.
Nightfall
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.
Woman of His Dreams
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.
The Burning Judge
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.
Theatre of the Absurd
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.
Color of Mad
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.
The Fire Within
19. The Fire Within
January 1, 2012
Jimmy has recently joined a street gang...and become obsessed with Chinese mysticism.
Justice
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.
Siren Song
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.
Master of Darkness
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.
Nightmare Without End
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.
Sins of the Father
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.
Killer Instincts
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.
Asylum
12. Asylum
January 1, 2012
Mitchell, a geologist, has been taken over by the personality of Fountain Gibbs, a slave from 1858.
Enemy in Our Midst
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.
Black Magic
10. Black Magic
January 1, 2012
Eric, a young lawyer, is having bouts of extreme pain with no known cause.
The Cold
9. The Cold
January 1, 2012
Sharon's having terrifying visions of her dead ex-husband Paul trapped in a cave of ice.
Range of Motion
8. Range of Motion
January 1, 2012
Tom, a paraplegic, finds that his paralyzed limbs are moving...which is medically impossible.
Echoes of Evil
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.
Intimate Shadows
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.
Return Visit
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.
Miracle Worker
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.
The Doppelg¤nger
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.
Mirror, Mirror
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.
The Bridge
1. The Bridge
December 31, 1991
Michael, a troubled boy of twelve, is seeing the ghost of his father, Frank, who died in an auto accident on a bridge.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    December 31, 1991
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (124)