Beards tells the story of Natalie and Adrian, two best friends who are both in the closet and decide to be each other's beards to avoid coming out in university. After getting themselves into an awkward situation at a party, they have to figure out how to keep their lie going while staying true to themselves.

In an alternate 1995, a mysterious disease has wiped out all of the adults. In this new age, two gangs are pitted against each other in a brutal war for territory, resources and survival. ​

Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.