Cole (played by Richard J. Danum) is a protagonist in Beyond.
The protagonist and shopkeeper who witnesses a robbery, meets Maya, and navigates a strained relationship amid an impending asteroid threat. He opposes Maya's pregnancy, leads to their separation, gets shot at the hospital, and experiences delirious flashforwards of a post-apocalyptic reality that turn out to be imaginary. Maya (played by Gillian McGregor) is a protagonist in Beyond.
Cole's girlfriend and the house party host who reveals she was previously infertile but becomes pregnant. She insists on continuing the pregnancy despite Cole's opposition, leading to their separation. She ultimately gives birth to a daughter as the asteroid narrowly misses Earth. Michael (played by Paul Brannigan) appears in Beyond.
The shop cashier who is shot during a robbery. Later, he confronts Cole at the hospital, accusing him of moral cowardice and abandoning responsibility. Envious of Cole's perceived hope, Michael shoots Cole before being killed by Novac. Keith Novac (played by Kristian Hart) appears in Beyond.
A survivor Cole encounters in his delirious flashforwards, who theorizes about aliens cleansing Earth. He is later revealed to be a doctor who intervenes at the hospital, shoots Michael, and saves Cole's life, with his actions inspiring Cole's imagined apocalyptic scenarios.
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Characters
Cole
(played by Richard J. Danum) — protagonist
The protagonist and shopkeeper who witnesses a robbery, meets Maya, and navigates a strained relationship amid an impending asteroid threat. He opposes Maya's pregnancy, leads to their separation, get...
Maya
(played by Gillian McGregor) — protagonist
Cole's girlfriend and the house party host who reveals she was previously infertile but becomes pregnant. She insists on continuing the pregnancy despite Cole's opposition, leading to their separation...
Michael
(played by Paul Brannigan) — supporting
The shop cashier who is shot during a robbery. Later, he confronts Cole at the hospital, accusing him of moral cowardice and abandoning responsibility. Envious of Cole's perceived hope, Michael shoots...
Keith Novac
(played by Kristian Hart) — supporting
A survivor Cole encounters in his delirious flashforwards, who theorizes about aliens cleansing Earth. He is later revealed to be a doctor who intervenes at the hospital, shoots Michael, and saves Col...
Key Relationships
Keith Novac → Michael
(Conflict Enemies)
Cole → Keith Novac
(Conflict Hostiles)
Cole → Michael
(Professional Colleagues)
Cole → Maya
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A couple's relationship is tested by an impending asteroid and a surreal post-apocalyptic vision.
