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Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap 01/26-01/30/26
Last week on Beyond The Gates , Anita struggled through treatment, Vernon showed up in a way that actually mattered, Izaiah and Eva cracked under pressure, Bill’s lab results started raising eyebrows, and Hayley kept playing pharmacist with consequences. Let’s talk about it. Is It Still Undercover If Everyone Can Hear You? Jacob is undercover… allegedly. He meets his wife at Orphy Jean’s with zero concern, then runs into his dad and proceeds to discuss an undercover case out

Jazz
3 days ago


EXCLUSIVE: Cecelia Specht Teases a "Twisted" and "Unapologetic" New Villain on 'Beyond the Gates'
Move over, stethoscope-toting heartthrobs; there’s a new Chief in town and she isn’t here to make friends or play nice with the local pharmacy. In an exclusive sit-down with Soap Wire brought to you by The TV Cave, actress Cecelia Specht gave us the delicious dirt on her upcoming role as Dr. Lia Whitmore on the CBS breakout daytime hit Beyond the Gates . If you thought the Dupree family had enough drama to fill a dozen ICU wards, wait until you see what happens when a "batt

Je-Ree
6 days ago


Genoa City Meets Fairmont Crest: The Young and the Restless / Beyond the Gates Crossover Shakes Up Daytime
Prepare your remotes, daytime drama fans, because CBS is delivering the soap crossover we didn't know we needed . In a move that has the internet buzzing, the network unveiled a landmark television event, merging two powerhouses: the iconic, long-running The Young and the Restless (Y&R) and the newer, buzzy Beyond the Gates (BTG). Six major Y&R players are trading Genoa City's drama for the posh confines of Fairmont Crest this June. It's a prime-time-worthy shake-up designed

Soap Wire Article
Jan 27


Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap 01/19–01/23/26
This week on Beyond The Gates, secrets pile up, motives get sketchy, and we might finally be entering “okay, now I’m interested” territory with one particular storyline. Let’s talk. A Look Back Monday’s MLK Day episode was a Season One look-back with cast commentary, and honestly? It worked. It was thoughtful, it reminded us why we were invested in the first place, and it didn’t feel like filler. If you skipped it, go back. It’s worth it. Celebration… and Bill Being Bill The

Jazz
Jan 24


Beyond the Gates Weekly Recap (01/12–01/16/26)
This week on Beyond The Gates, another set of results, situationships develop, Nicole lets her hair down, and Anita starts to find her footing amidst treatment. Let’s dive in. The Dupree Women: Support, Stress, and Slipping Lines Nicole continues to be the emotional glue holding everyone together, especially Dani. Their quiet moments reminiscing about childhood were some of the strongest scenes of the week, and Nicole reminding Dani that she can’t pour from an empty cup felt

Jazz
Jan 18


Jordi Vilasuso Talks Beyond the Gates, Daytime Legacy and Why “Be Careful” Is Grayson’s Warning
Daytime television has a way of pulling audiences in and never quite letting go and if there’s anyone who understands that better than most, it’s Jordi Vilasuso . A familiar face to soap fans thanks to memorable runs on Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless , Vilasuso is stepping into a new chapter with CBS’s Beyond the Gates , a series already making noise for all the right reasons. During a recent episode of The TV Cave’s Soap Wire Podcast , Vilasuso and I sat down

Ashley
Jan 13


Beyond the Gates Recap 01/05–01/09: One Sister Gets Relief, the Other Gets a Life-Altering Truth
Last week on Beyond The Gates, two sisters get results as their mother begins treatment. Cotillion looms, and Leslie receives an offer she should absolutely refuse. Let’s get into it. The Dupree Family in Crisis Tracey stopped by the Dupree Mansion on a mission: wear Anita down until she finally faces what she’s going through. It felt a little unnecessary, but I’ll admit—effective is effective. Anita broke down, and by the time she pulled herself together, she’d made a decis

Jazz
Jan 11


Beyond the Gates: Holiday Episodes Bring Heart After a Weak Winterfest - Holiday Recap
After a muted Winterfest arc, Beyond the Gates closed out its December run with a set of emotionally rich holiday episodes that refocused the story on family, love, and legacy. The Christmas and New Year’s weeks gave the Dupree family center stage, setting up major storylines heading into Season Two. Christmas Brings Secrets and Reunions Pictured: Tamara Tunie as Anita Dupree. Photo: Quantrell Colbert/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The holiday week ope

Jazz
Jan 7


Jordi Vilasuso Joins Beyond the Gates as CBS’ Hit Soap Levels Up in Season 2
Daytime television thrives on surprise entrances, lingering glances, and casting moves that make longtime soap fans sit up a little straighter. Enter Jordi Vilasuso. The Daytime Emmy winner has officially joined the cast of Beyond the Gates , and if you know your soaps, you already understand why this is a big deal. CBS’s bold, boundary-pushing drama continues to build momentum in Season 2, and Vilasuso’s arrival signals that the gates are swinging wider than ever. Vilasuso i

Je-Ree
Dec 23, 2025


Beyond the Gates Weekly Recap 12/08-12/12/25- Winterfest Fizzles, Bill Collapses, and Lines Are Drawn
Last week on Beyond the Gates, Bill collapses and Hayley panics, Nicole flirts with moving on, Kat finally feels supported, and Leslie tries to buy herself an ally. Winterfest comes and goes with barely a whisper, leaving behind jealousy, suspicion, and one very poisoned cup of tea. Let’s get into it. Winterfest… That’s It? Winterfest went out with a whimper. No big climax, no lasting impact—just a big nothing burger of nada, zilch. Monday’s episode did give us Keke Wyatt’s p

Jazz
Dec 14, 2025


Greg Vaughan Dishes on His New Beyond the Gates Role — And Yes, He Brought the Charm
Greg Vaughan, the soap opera stalwart known for General Hospital , The Young and the Restless , and Days of Our Lives , recently joined Ashley Saray & Je-Ree on The Soap Wire Podcast , brought to you by The TV Cave, to dish about his exciting new role on Beyond the Gates . Fans of daytime television and primetime drama alike are buzzing about Vaughan’s transition, and the conversation revealed just why this move feels like a natural next step in his career. Je-Ree kicked thin

Soap Wire Article
Dec 9, 2025


Greg Vaughan Makes His Mark: A Romantic, Scene-Stealing First Day on Beyond the Gates
Greg Vaughan officially stepped through the gates, Beyond the Gates , that is and his first day delivered exactly the kind of soap-polished charm and slow-burn intrigue fans hoped for. The long-awaited debut of Dr. Kial Rollins brought a jolt of new-guy energy to Fairmont Crest, the kind that makes characters clutch their pearls and viewers lean a little closer to the screen. For a show in the middle of its WinterFest arc, Vaughan’s arrival lands like a snowball hurled with p

Je-Ree
Dec 8, 2025


Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap: Winterfest Drama, Martin’s Campaign Trouble & Elevator Confessions (12/1–12/5/25)
This week on Beyond The Gates, Martin’s campaign hits turbulence, Carlton bails on Winterfest, Ted and Shanice get stuck in an elevator, Derek tries to move forward, and Winterfest finally arrives. Let’s get into it. Vanessa, Joey & Campaign Trouble Vanessa continues recruiting women for her escort service out of the country club, ignoring Dani’s concern. Joey donates to Martin’s campaign, prompting Smitty to storm off and confront him at the casino. Martin arrives in time an

Jazz
Dec 7, 2025


Greg Vaughan’s Beyond the Gates Character Revealed: A New Doctor, A New Heartthrob, A New Mess
Greg Vaughan is officially scrubbing in for Beyond the Gates , and fans might want to clear their schedules and possibly their hearts. The longtime soap favorite makes his BTG debut on December 8 as Dr. Kial Rollins , a handsome orthopedic surgeon with a tragic past, a grown family, and the kind of charisma that tends to make Fairmont Crest very, very messy. And yes, the early whispers are true: this widower may already have his gaze drifting toward one Nicole Dupree Richard

Je-Ree
Dec 5, 2025


Beyond The Gates Recap: Sibling Chaos, Leslie’s Reign of Terror, and Long-Overdue Pushback
Beyond The Gates 11/17-11/21/25 Last week on Beyond The Gates, Vernon was still sneaking around. Leslie acts like the boogeyman to Laura. Samantha is a brat on punishment, and Tyrell wants Jessica to come to Thanksgiving Dinner. Martin receives a warning about his political career, and his two sisters clash. Let's get into it. Sibling Rivalry Part Deux Kat eavesdropped on Eva and Martin's conversation. She lay in wait for Martin to exit so that she could unleash her vitriol,

Jazz
Nov 24, 2025


Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap 11/10-11/14/25
Last week on Beyond The Gates, Vernon continues to sneak around, Kat faces issues with her family, Vanessa issues a warning, and Leslie wreaks havoc. Let's get into it. Sibling Rivalry Kat is hurt that Ted asked Eva to call him dad, and Eva, grasping on to her beef with Kat, goes to Kat’s home to confront her, call her names, and threaten her. Kat fights back with the same tired classist insults she always uses. I am so over this rivalry between sisters. Tomas, who is there,

Jazz
Nov 17, 2025


Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap: 10/27–10/31/25
This week on Beyond The Gates , trick-or-treating takes over Fairmount Crest. Izaiah gets the lowdown on Eva and faces off with his father, Elon. Nicole tries to date, but her ex just won’t let her move on. Let’s get into it. Nicole Moving On Nicole and Dani meet for lunch at the club. Leslie is there—of course—and the two sisters talk about her. Nicole is proud of Dani for showing self-restraint. Leslie calls Eva to join her, but Eva’s already at The Uptown. Nicole admits to

Jazz
Nov 2, 2025


Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap 10/20-10/24/25
This week on Beyond the Gates , we say goodbye to a talented actor, Dani and Joey face off, Ted and Nicole’s fate is sealed, and we meet Izaiah. Let’s get into it. Vanessa the Mob Wife I’m not sure why Vanessa is using Donnell’s twin to send Donnell out of town, but whatever her goal, it seems manipulative . Vanessa wants to become Joey’s trusted partner, and when he tries to warn her about the dangers, she insists that she understands and accepts them. She’s alienated every

Jazz
Oct 26, 2025


Exclusive Interview With Maurice P. Kerry: Randy’s Complex World on 'Beyond the Gates'
Maurice P. Kerry, the man behind Randy on Beyond the Gates , is here to shake up your expectations with his portrayal of a character who is as complicated as he is captivating. We got an exclusive peek behind the scenes with Kerry, who dished on everything from Randy’s unique brand of fearlessness to the simmering relationships that keep fans hooked. And trust me, if you’re not watching Beyond the Gates , you might want to start now because this show is about to blow your min

Ashley
Oct 21, 2025


Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap - 10/13-10/17/25
Beyond The Gates Weekly Recap - 10/13-10/17/25 This week on Beyond The Gates brought the drama. An impromptu wedding, an evil plot, a couple making a pivotal decision, and Kat trying to recreate her perfect night with Tomas. Let’s get into it. Leslie / Ted / Nicole Kat presses Nicole about Ted. How can Nicole judge her and Tomas when she’s willing to throw away thirty years of marriage over one lie from twenty years ago? Nicole’s cornered into revealing Ted’s latest indiscret

Jazz
Oct 19, 2025
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