Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap — 10/6–10/10/25

Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap — 10/6–10/10/25

This week on Beyond The Gates, a flame is rekindled and leads to an explosive coming together, a couple reunites, Eva keeps running from accountability like it’s cardio, Bill and Hayley prove that Dani is living rent-free in their minds, and newcomer Alex Cheeks shows off his acting chops. Let’s get into it.

Martin and Smitty Reconcile?

Martin, impatient as ever, finally believes he’s found a way to win Smitty back by confessing to his crime. He didn't think it through, but he’s committed. Smitty assumes it’s another manipulation tactic, but Martin proves his sincerity. By the end of the week, with some help from Nicole and Ted, Smitty invites him to come home.

Baby Blues

Jacob and Naomi are still having a conversation about her pregnancy. Jacob is painting this idyllic fairytale of family life, while Naomi is realistic about what motherhood could for her career. She’s not wrong. Women are often expected to juggle everything flawlessly, then get questioned about why they didn’t stay home longer. Naomi’s side hits home for a lot of women. Not to mention, not every woman wants to have children, and that is okay.

Doug’s Memorial

We didn’t see the memorial, not really. Was it after the service? The repast? Who knows. I’m just going to assume it’s because Doug is alive. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. The same goes for why we couldn’t get a day player to play Deanna, Doug’s daughter, for two episodes.

What we did get was less about Doug and more about Joey and Vanessa. But Alex Cheeks, who plays Doug’s son Donnell, absolutely ate. He stood toe-to-toe with veteran John Lindstrom and everyone he interacted with, and maybe showed up one or two…insert wink emoji. He’s giving promise, depth, and presence. I need Donnell to stick around and start digging into his father’s death, because the way the mobster is being set up as his mentor? Disgusting. I also need him to find out what really happened with his mother and that man. Give Alex something to chew on he can handle it.

Kat / Roblox / Eva

Chelsea, bless her messy heart, lets it slip that Kat loves Tomas. But instead of dragging him like he deserves, she let's him off a little too easily. Insert heavy eyeroll. Tomas has all the flavor of a boiled potato, no depth, no spice, no reason for two sisters to be scrapping over him. I’m sorry, I held my tapping fingers back too long.

Tomas gets all giddy over Chelsea’s news and invites Kat to lunch, making reservations before even asking. When Kat declines, Eva calls, and this man offers the reservation to her. Deep heavy negro spiritual sigh.

Eva shows up to the country club with Leslie, who encourages her to lean all the way into her sidepiece era. She approaches Tomas, practically begging him to be with her. Kat walks up mid-plea, and Tomas chooses Kat. Kat gloats, Eva walks out humiliated, and I’m over here praying for both sisters to find better hobbies and better men.

Eva goes home to blame her mother for her mess. Meanwhile, Kat and Tomas “kiss and make up” in a country club closet, and let’s just say Kat finally climbs Mount O. Whether it’s the thrill of public sex or just winning over her sister, who can say. He sleeps with your sister, and you just say okay, you love me, you love me, and you cheated on me, but let’s knock boots in the closet of a country club…. Regarding both sisters, I again, deep heavy negro spiritual sigh.

The Quad

Bill and Hayley have made Dani their full-time job. Bill hires a private investigator to dig up dirt on Andre while Hayley spirals into insecurity. Meanwhile, Dani and Andre continue to sizzle.

Bill lies about having a meeting, which turns out to be false. Hayley, convinced he’s with Dani, storms through Dani’s house like she’s auditioning for Snapped, yelling for him to come out. The whole time, Dani’s in lingerie, freshly taken to heights Bill could never reach courtesy of Andre.

Cut to Orphey Jean’s, where Andre is grabbing food for Dani. Bill rolls up with his chest puffed out, ready to square up. And I have to say, one of my favorite moments this week is Andre standing his ground. Say what you want about him being flaky, but he does not play about Dani. He checks anyone who disrespects her, and I love that for her.

Bill, though? His jealousy has me giggling and kicking my feet, but I know better. He doesn’t love Dani, he never thought that she would move on. He said as much to Hayley. If she ever gave him another chance, he’d drop her the second Andre disappeared. Bill needs to grovel and show genuine remorse before I could ever root for reconciliation. Additionally, we need more backstory on what went wrong between them.

Final Thoughts

This was a solid week, balanced, focused. The stories flowed, the pacing was tight, and the drama was there in all its soapiness. My only note? Kat needs a new man. One who matches her energy, not drains it. Tomas isn’t it for her or Eva. Sorry to that man.

Highlights: Martin and Smitty’s reconciliation, Alex Cheeks proving he’s one to watch, and Dani and Andre turning up the heat. Bill's jealousy causing karma for Hayley...delicious.

Lowlights: Eva’s delusion, Tomas’s existence, and the fact that I’ve sighed spiritually three times this week alone.