The Beyonder (episode)

This article is about the episode. For the character, see The Beyonder.

## The Beyonder

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"**The Beyonder**" is the sixth episode of the first season of *Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur*, and the sixth episode overall.

It premiered early on February 15, 2023 on Disney+, and officially premiered on February 25, 2023, alongside "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow".

## Synopsis

*The Beyonder gloms onto Lunella to learn about humanity, just as she’s struggling to win a big science competition*.

## Plot

As it turns out, the mysterious male voice which narrates the villain’s backstory is none other then the Beyonder, a mischievous, all-knowing cosmic entity who loves musical numbers and chaos. He has blue hair, black-and-orange skin, and can shape-shift, teleport, and create illusions. With his vast knowledge of the universe, he was sent by his species to study humans. He finds Lunella fascinating because of her intelligence and wants to learn more about humanity from her.

However, the timing of Beyonder’s arrival couldn’t be worse since Intermediate School 833 is hosting a science fair where the winner gets to visit the Wakanda Outreach Center. Lunella’s partner, Eduardo, is goofy and well-meaning, but he wants to make a sound machine, while Lunella wants to invent a fuel efficient energy source.

Lunella works on her science fair project, while Eduardo struggles with his sound machine. Lunella calls him useless, which gives Beyonder an idea. He reveals his true motive for studying humans, which is that he wants to see if humanity deserves to exist. Thanks to Lunella’s comment, he thinks she is the only valuable human and the rest are worthless. Lunella pleads with Beyonder to spare humanity, and he says he’ll reconsider if she wins the science fair with Eduardo.

Lunella wants to fix the situation by herself and works on her machine. Eduardo tries to help her, but he is shocked when he finds out she built her project without him. He feels rejected and decides to work on his own machine. Meanwhile, Beyonder warns Lunella that he knows what she is up to. Lunella regrets underestimating Eduardo and decides to help him with his sound machine. However, their invention falls apart in front of the judges. To make things worse, Beyonder destroys the Earth, leaving only Lunella and Devil Dinosaur behind.

However, the Beyonder reveals that it was all an illusion and admits he’s impressed by how creative and complex humans are. Lunella and Eduardo get honorable mentions, while two students who levitate themselves with giant magnets win the science fair and the trip to the Wakanda Outreach Center. The Earth is safe for now, but Beyonder says he may come back someday.

## Cast

* Diamond White as Lunella Lafayette
* Fred Tatasciore as Devil Dinosaur, Coach Hrbek (uncredited)
* Libe Barer as Casey
* Sasheer Zamata as Adria Lafayette
* Jermaine Fowler as James Lafayette Jr.
* Alfre Woodard as Mimi Lafayette
* Gary Anthony Williams as Pops Lafayette
* Laurence Fishburne as The Beyonder
* Michael Cimino as Eduardo
* Craig Robinson as Principal Nelson
* Indya Moore as Brooklyn
* Tajinae Turner as Geri
* Kari Wahlgren as Stiletto

## Song

* "The Beyonder" by The Beyonder (Laurence Fishburne)

## Trivia

* It is revealed that the "backstory man" from previous episodes is the Beyonder.
	+ This version of the Beyonder is different from the one in the comics. In the comics, he was fascinated with Earth’s superheroes and was responsible for the epic Secret Wars crossover.
	+ The subway car in Lunella’s lab has Beyonder’s name in graffiti on the side.
* Since "The Borough Bully", Backstory Man/Beyonder only speaks when he reveals a villain’s backstory.
	+ Moon Girl has hinted from the beginning that Beyonder would be a future antagonist in the series.
* This episode introduces a villainess named Stiletto. While there are two villains in the comic who operate under that name, both are men, and neither of their abilities utilize any shoe apparel. Rather, she shares similarities to Lady Stilt-Man, through she is based on the original Stilt-Man according to storyboard artist Samir Barrett.
* Wakanda is mentioned several times in the episode, with the silhouettes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe versions of T'Challa, Shuri and M'Baku making cameos.
	+ The "Wakanda Forever" arm cross is also seen.
* At one point, Beyonder makes a comment about remakes and adds that the "animated version is better". This is most likely a reference to the divisive reaction towards the Disney Remakes line.
* Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur at one point rescue people from a fire by rolling them in Devil's back, which is how thry saved Lunella's clasmmates in *Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Vol. 1 #3*.
* One of the things the Beyonder dosen't understand are bathrooms, an homage to how Spider-Man had to teach the Beyonder to use a bathroom in the *Secret Wars II* storyline.
* The Beyonder at one point takes on a female form, something he did at various points in the comics.
* When the Beyonder brings out his music sheet to delete humanity, the piece is labeled "Symphony No. 616 in B minor". The number is the designation for the Earth that the main Marvel comic book universe takes place in.
* After turning Devil into a Chibi version of him, the Beyonder turns him briefly into a card reminiscent of the ones from the *Marvel Snap* game, where Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur are playable characters.

## Production Notes

* Although this episode premiered in 2023, it was actually completed in 2022 according to the credits, like the rest of season 1.

## Videos

Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur - The Beyonder EXCLUSIVE CLIPThe Beyonder💥 - NEW SERIES - Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur - @disneychannelLaurence Fishburne - The Beyonder (From "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur")The Beyonder - Laurence Fishburne - Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur - @disneychannel
## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "February 2023 Programming Highlights". *Disney General Entertainment*. (January 20, 2023).
2. ↑ Samir Barrett on Twitter. February 19, 2023