StarBeam facts for kids

StarBeam is an exciting superhero animated show. It was made for Netflix by Loris Lunsford and Jason Netter. The story is about a young girl named Zoey. She has a secret identity as the superhero StarBeam! Nahanni Mitchell provides the voice for Zoey.

The first season of StarBeam came out on Netflix on April 3, 2020. A second season followed on September 8, 2020. The third season was released on March 9, 2021. Season 4 started on June 29, 2021. It even brought a new style to some of the later episodes.

There are also two special episodes. StarBeam: Halloween Hero was released on October 6, 2020. A New Year's special, StarBeam: Beaming in the New Year, came out on December 14, 2021.

What is StarBeam About?

The show follows Zoey, a second-grade student. Zoey has a secret superhero identity called StarBeam. StarBeam has amazing powers! These include super-speed, super-strength, and the ability to fly. She can also breathe out strong winds. Plus, she can create force fields using bubbles!

When it's time to save the day, Zoey says her catchphrase: "It's time to shine!" Then, she transforms into StarBeam. Zoey got her superpowers from her mom, WonderBeam. This means being a superhero runs in their family!

Only a few people know Zoey's secret. Her grandfather, "Gramps," knows, even though he doesn't have powers. Her best friend, Henry, also knows. Henry is a superhero called "Boost." He invents cool gadgets to help with his powers. Their seagull friend, "Kipper," also knows. Kipper gives them moral support. Gramps, Boost, and Kipper always help Zoey save the day!

Meet the Characters

Here are the main characters you'll meet in StarBeam:

• Zoey/StarBeam: She is the main hero of the show. Zoey is usually full of energy and very determined. She loves to play and gets excited easily. As StarBeam, her powers are often bubble-based. She also has super breath, can fly, and has super strength and speed. StarBeam's suit can even change! It might become a spacesuit or a mermaid tail for underwater missions.

• Henry Blumenshine/Boost: Henry is Zoey's best friend. He is the second main character. Henry's mom is Mayor Blumenshine. She doesn't know about his superhero identity, just like she doesn't know about Zoey's. Henry is more scientific and practical than Zoey. But he still enjoys many of the same fun things she does. Unlike StarBeam, Boost doesn't have natural superpowers. He uses many high-tech gadgets and inventions. These help him assist StarBeam in any way he can.

• Gramps: He is Zoey's grandfather and her mom's father. Gramps is the fourth main character. He doesn't have superpowers like Zoey and her mom. But he plays a very important role! He works in Beam Control at the lighthouse. From there, he watches for villains and emergencies. Gramps is calm and gives Zoey wise advice during tough missions. In his free time, he enjoys fishing. Even without powers, he uses a high-tech suit as a superhero. He first wore it in the New Year's special.

• Kipper: Kipper is the third main character. He is a seagull who loves to eat! He hangs around the lighthouse and is like a pet to Zoey's family. Like Gramps, he doesn't have superpowers. But he goes with StarBeam on her missions. Kipper is always thinking about food. His main goal, besides helping StarBeam, is to snack. This can sometimes cause trouble for him or the mission!

• Zoey's Mom/WonderBeam: She is the fifth main character. She is Zoey's mother and Gramps' daughter. Zoey's mom cares a lot about her family. But like Zoey, she is also a dedicated superheroine. She has the same powers as StarBeam: super strength, super speed, and flight. However, WonderBeam uses more laser-based powers. For example, she can create a laser cage that stops all superpowers. WonderBeam appears in fewer episodes than the other main characters.

• Captain Fishbeard: He is an overweight pirate. Captain Fishbeard loves to steal shiny objects, even if they're worthless. He captains a flying pirate ship called the Delores. He has a gecko named Leonard instead of a parrot. He speaks with a rough American accent. Fishbeard appears in most episodes and the Halloween special. He is one of the most frequent villains.

• Miserable Marla: She is a blue-skinned girl with freckles. She wears plain clothes. Marla lives up to her name; she feels miserable when others are happy. She loves to spread sadness in Somerset. Marla can float in the air. She can create wind, but mostly controls cloud-based weather. This includes rain, snow, lightning, and static electricity. Sometimes, she has sentient storm clouds with her. Otherwise, she works alone. Marla appears almost as often as Captain Fishbeard.

• Cosmic Crusher: He is a large, muscular man. Crusher is very proud and thinks he is the best dancer in Somerset. He usually performs for a crowd that can't leave. But he often loses because he is too confident. This allows StarBeam and Boost to outsmart him. Cosmic Crusher has super strength and great dance moves. But his ego often gets in the way. He appears once each season, making him the least frequent villain.

• Tricksy the Pixie: She is a mischievous fairy. Tricksy loves to cause problems in Somerset. She is afraid of spiders. But she enjoys playing pranks in peaceful places. She might switch trail signs or swap a hot dog for a snail. She often enjoys her tricks. But she showed some sympathy in her first appearance. She calls her magic wand "Wanda." Tricksy only undoes her pranks if someone pranks her back. She was introduced in Season 3.

• Stella: Stella is a young redhead girl with glasses, pigtails, and braces. She is a classmate and friend of Zoey and Henry. Stella is a huge StarBeam superfan. She even made her own costume like StarBeam's uniform.

• Mayor Blumenshine: She is the mayor of Somerset and Henry/Boost's mother. Like many other characters, Mayor Blumenshine doesn't know about Henry and Zoey's superhero identities. But she really appreciates their help. Her name is a fun play on "bloom and shine."

• Luna Diaz: She is an astronaut who works for a space program in Somerset. Diaz was a local hero. She researched how to grow plants in outer space.

• Goop: He is a green and purple alien-like being with three eyes. Goop appears often, usually working for his master, Todd. He is a bit silly and happy-go-lucky. But he is loyal and enjoys helping his boss. He can be a bit of a coward. Goop can change his body into many different shapes. But a strong beam of light can turn him back to his true form.

• Todd: He is a short purple being in a black and yellow outfit. Zoey's family knows Todd as the most troublesome villain in Somerset. Todd is very wild and dramatic. He is mean, but he always fails because of his weaknesses. He often treats his servant Goop badly. Todd's main superpower is that he can grow bigger whenever he wants. But he often gets too proud when he does this. He was only mentioned or seen through communication windows with Goop before. He appeared in person in the Season 3 premiere.

• Zara: A new character introduced in the New Year's special. She is Zoey's cousin. Like Gramps and Boost, her superhero identity uses a high-tech suit.

Cast

Episodes

Season 1 (2020)

Season 2 (2020)

Season 3 (2021)

Season 4 (2021)

Specials

Release

StarBeam first came out on April 3, 2020. The show was available on Netflix.