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‘Beyond the Gates’ Marks 1-Year Anniversary

By Michael Fairman

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Tuesday, February 24 brings with it the first anniversary of the groundbreaking daytime drama, Beyond the Gates. Premiering on CBS on this date last year, the series became the first network soap opera to launch in 25 years.

Beyond the Gates is the first hour-long Black-led broadcast television soap opera in history. In its first year, the show has become a favorite for entertainment and soap pundits making several year-end lists for 2025. The soap also scored nominations for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Hair Styling at the upcoming 57th annual NAACP Image Awards, as well as a WGA Awards nomination for outstanding writing in a Daytime Drama.

The series is produced by CBS Studios, as part of the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. Beyond the Gates was created by head writer Michele Val Jean, who is also one of the soap’s executive producers along with: Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Tracey Thomson, Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Anna Saalfeld and Lela Coffey.

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This week, as the soap continues to tackle social issues and Black representation, series matriaech, Anita Dupree (played by Tamara Tunie) sat down with CBS Mornings Gayle King in a guest appearance, to enlighten viewers on her diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer, which is more predominant in Black women in partnership with the Know Your Lemons Foundation.

In an interview for the Variety’s Strictly Business podcast, executive producer Sheila Ducksworth acknowledged that she had dreamed that one day a soap like this would become a reality, “Launching a soap has been the most different thing that I have ever done in all of my years of producing, This is something that I knew needed to be built to last.”

Ducksworth noted that as a child she was first introduced to General Hospital and that her desire to make a soap was omnipresent for her. Now, viewers can enjoy the perils and joys of the wealthy Dupree family living in a gated community in the DMV-area with more than 230 episodes aired, and the series is in its second season.

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Several of the cast of Beyond the Gates had been taking to social media today to celebrate the 1-year milestone, you can check out their excitement and what they had to share below. Michael Fairman TV will continue to update the celebration videos from the cast throughout the day.

Ernestine Johnson Morrison (Shanice): “Wow! What a year it has been. I’m so grateful for this journey. I always dreamed of being on a daytime drama! Cheers to ONE YEAR of air time and prayerfully many many more years to come! And cheers to one year of Shanice all on your screens!

Karla Mosley (Dani) and Daphnee Duplaix (Nicole): “Happy 1 Year Anniversary Beyond the Gates !!!!! We are so deeply grateful to all our cast and crew, CBS, P&G studios and NAACP and all of YOU! Our diehard fans! Without y’all, there is no us Please share with us some of your favorite moments from this year **** Poom poom poom!!! ”

Sean Freeman (Andre):  “1 year ago today, HISTORY WAS MADE on CBS at 2 p.m. as Beyond the Gates premiered as the first predominantly Black one-hour daytime soap opera—(a worthy nod and salute to adjacent predecessor, Generations (1989–1991). This clip highlights a special moment on set as me, Jibre, and Najah tuned in with the rest of the world to watch our show for the first time on air- the scene when Andre comes off the elevator in episode 1. As yall can see, I was ELATED and wasn’t tryna keep my cool. Couldn’t believe it was happening and that my grandma, Susie, was watching along with the rest of my family. Wow- what a year this has been. Thankful to all the fans and supporters out there. Cheers to year 1, BTG. Forever grateful.”

Michele Val Jean: Happy Premiere Day, Beyond the Gates family! One year on air! And they said it couldn’t be done. Thank you all – writers, producers, directors, cast & crew, CBS daytime, P&G Studios and NAACP.  I’m ‘beyond’ grateful.”

Share your congratulations to the cast, creatives and the crew on Beyond the Gates’ 1-year anniversary via the comment section below, plus let us know what has been your favorite storyline thus far in its short history? But first, check out Gayle King’s “interview” with Anita Dupree, followed by our favorite post from the cast on the anniversary of the soap from Sean Freeman with Jibre Hordges (Jacob).

 

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Truly, history has been made! What a fantastic first year and the first of many years to come! They hit the ground running and have not stopped yet! Easily the best American daytime soap right now and there is no stopping them! Thank you, Michele Val Jean, Sheila Ducksworth, and CBS!

What Scott said!

Beyond the Gates is beyond good. Strong first year, everyone. Congratulations! And from us soap fans who clearly and early love the genre, thank you!

Congratulation!!!!! You are my must watch tv! Wishing you continued success!

I have not watched one episode so can’t comment as we do not get it here- that is how backwards we all are.

Congratulations on your guys one year with beyond the gates. I watched the show every day I keep up on the spoilers. I think it’s a great show. I love how it talks about that diversity and how you guys tackle issues that society still does not tackle still today. The storyline that is still my favorite is the one with Vernon and Martin being victims of racism. I thought that was a very powerful storyline, and I’m actually a human rights activist myself. I educate the world in the community about the harms of racism and how people are judged in discriminated against. Way to go congratulations to all of you guys.

Luv the show I schedule my days around 2:00 to MAKE SURE I’M nLHOME

I love the show too, but I feel these characters should have been in the photo. They’ve had more interesting scenes this year than many of the contract players in that photo:

Shanice, Randy, Jan, Mona, June, Elon, Marcel

I’ve watched soaps since the 1970s, and I can’t recall a show where the non-contract players have such significant roles in the storylines. It makes BTG fascinating to watch.

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‘Beyond the Gates’ Set to Air Week of Encore Episodes

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Next week, CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates serves up a week of repeats to shed the spotlight on some recent major episodes, in case you may have missed it, all before the 4th of July holiday weekend.

This is not the first time the newest network television soap opera on the block has aired a week’s worth of encore presentations. However this time, the episodes focus on the fabulous Cotillion storyline which is juxtaposed with the blood plasma ring warehouse shakedown which saw Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) get shot and eventually die.

Also included in the week is Grammy and Tony Award winner, Jennifer Holliday making a guest appearance on the soap, and singing an original song from the series musical supervisors team during the Duprees Easter brunch, and more.

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Take a look at the rundown of what you will see next week on Beyond the Gates below.

Monday, June 29
The Duprees get ready for Samantha’s cotillion. Jacob meets with Ren. Ashley is in a panic as Grayson prepares for the worst. Bill questions Hayley about her past. Lia puts Derek in the hot seat.

Tuesday, June 30 
Grayson completes his assignment, but then all hell breaks loose at the warehouse. Samantha and Jessica make their cotillion debut while Nicole has to deal with an emergency.

Wednesday, July 1
Someone dies while a Platinum Deb is crowned. Vanessa questions Joey about the chaos of the evening. Tyrell and Jessica slip away for their first time together.

Thursday, July 2
Special Guest Star Jennifer Holliday sings for a friend. Nicole takes Kial to her family’s Easter brunch. Ted advises Carlton. Anita puts Anastasia in her place. Hayley feels like an outsider in a sea of Duprees. Grayson receives a threat. Naomi and Jacob find a way to connect.

Friday, July 3
Naomi and Jacob spend their anniversary apart—both remembering their love story from first date to wedding vows. Izaiah helps his brother out while Naomi leans on Ashley, Dani and Bill.

Beyond the Gates returns with all-new episodes starting Monday, July 6 where it will pick up right from where it left off following the Friday, June 26 cliffhanger.

So, from the encore episodes listed, which are you are you most enthused about seeing again, or do you wish there was no break from traditional all-new episodes? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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RATINGS: ‘Beyond the Gates’ Scores Third Most-Watched Week Since Its Premiere With ‘The Young and the Restless’ Crossover Event

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The tornado that ripped through Fairmont Crest and put the lives of the characters of Beyond the Gates and several from The Young and the Restless in jeopardy had viewers tuning-in for the week of June 8-12.

The highly-publicized crossover event kicked off on the Tuesday, June 9 episode of Beyond the Gates where six residents of Genoa City came to to visit the D.C./Maryland country club for a fundraiser for Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon), only no one expected a twister to tear into the proceedings, leading to several storylines intersecting as people were trapped with one another with Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) being the most severely injured and now requiring a liver transplant to survive.

According to the ratings report from CBS and Nielsen ratings and as supplied to Variety, Beyond the Gates brought in on average 1.8 million viewers throughout the wee. That is up 11% from its season-to-date numbers and it makes the crossover/tornado episodes its third most-watched week for the soap since Beyond the Gates premiered back on February 24, 2025.

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A GENOA CITY TOUCHDOWN

With the strength of the story, its special effects and bringing over cast of the top-rated, The Young and the Restless which included: Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), Michael Mealor (Kyle Abbott), Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott), Susan Walters (Diane Jenkins), Melissa Ordway (Abby Newman) and Bryton James (Devon Hamilton), the Thursday, June 11 episode was the week’s most-watched.

According to the numbers, the Wednesday June 10 episode brought in the most total viewers for the week with 1.87 million (up 17% week-to-week), followed closely by the Friday, June 12 episodes which had 1.84 million watching.

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Over on The Young and the Restless, the week of June 8-12, also saw an increase based on the early return that week of Shemar Moore as Malcolm Winters wrapping up his leg of the story where viewers learned he had a son Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) with Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox), and survived his bone marrow transplant surgery thanks to Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn).

Y&R scored 3.11 million viewers for the week up 2% from its season average with the June 8 and June 9 episodes featuring Moore averaging 3.2 million viewers and up 9% year-over-year.

So, did you enjoy the tornado episodes of Beyond the Gates and seeing the residents of Genoa City crossover to Fairmont Crest? Share your thoughts via the comment section on the latest ratings for the two CBS daytime soaps.

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‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Karla Mosley Weighs-in on Dani Dupree’s Love Life Endgame: Are You Team Bill or Team Andre?

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Last week, viewers of CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates watched as a tornado ripped through Fairmont Crest. In its wake, people were trapped with one another or seriously injured.

For Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley), she found herself stuck in an elevator with her ex-husband, Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). And wouldn’t you know, one thing led to another, and the two gave into their unresolved feelings for one another and did the deed.

Meanwhile, Dani’s current husband, Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) suffered a minor injury to his leg, and was worried sick in the ballroom because he had no idea where Dani was after the twister decimated the place. Eventually, Dani and Bill part ways go back to their families and act like nothing happened.

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When Dani is reunited with Andre, he professes his love for her even more than ever. As for Bill’s current wife Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings), she could care less because she was making out with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor, Y&R) in a closet at the country club!

THE TORNADO MAY HAVE CHANGED DANI’S HEART

For months, Beyond the Gates viewers have found themselves torn; rooting for Dani and Bill to get over themselves and get back together, or rooting for Dani and Andre, because its clear he truly loves her, even though their marriage may not have started out as the greatest love affair of all time.

Karla Mosley opened up to PEOPLE on Dani’s romance plight and who the writers of the soap might ultimately pair her with, expressing “I cannot say. I honestly have no idea.”

As it seems now, this triangle of Andre/Dani/Bill is about to heat up even more following Dani’s elevator exploits. However, according to Mosley, the popularity of Dani and Andre came as surprise to the writers, which has led to the romantic drama. “The writers did not think Dani and Andre were gonna pop off the way that they did,” explained Karla. “Originally, they thought Bill and Dani would be back together by the end of season one. And then it was like, ‘wait, what is happening?’”

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WRITERS ARE TAKING THE PULSE OF THE FANS

The decision to not have Dani and Bill reunite within season 1 or half-way though season 2, Mosley shares is a sign of the times: “The old soap trope is the torn woman who goes back to her man. But I think there are enough women now who are like, I want to see her win.”

In the end, Karla believes that in this case, fans speaking up, can also translate to the writers room and influence their potential decision of who should be the ultimate man for Dani. She tells Beyond the Gates viewers,  “Keep talking about it, y’all.”

Meanwhile, questions remain: Could Dani and Bill’s elevator sex find her pregnant with his child, which would make this whole situation more messy? Stay tuned.

Now, let us know, who do you want to see Dani ultimately with … Bill Hamilton or Andre Richardson? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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