November 13th 2024.
Are you excited for a new soap opera called Beyond the Gates? This new show, produced by CBS, is currently in production. Unfortunately for UK viewers, it will only air in the US. But don't worry, it will be worth the wait when it premieres in February 2025. Beyond the Gates will join the ranks of popular soaps like The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. But what sets this show apart is that it will be the first in 35 years to focus on a Black family.
Originally known as The Gates, Beyond the Gates will take place in a posh suburb of Washington D.C. called Maryland. The show will revolve around the Dupree family, an affluent and influential African-American dynasty often referred to as "Black royalty." As production continues, we can't help but admire the lavish logo for the show. Along with the Duprees, we will also get to know their neighbors - the Hamiltons, Richardsons, and Thomases. Expect to see a leading plastic surgeon, a congressman, and a millionaire photographer who inherited his fortune after his parents' tragic death.
But the drama doesn't stop at the gates of this exclusive community. According to CBS, there will be plenty of juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. We can't wait to see what unfolds! Beyond the Gates is also making history as the first new soap to launch in the US since Passions in 2008. As we eagerly await its premiere, we can't help but feel sad about the end of another beloved soap - Doctors.
Hollyoaks, on the other hand, has been given a fresh start with a relaunch in September. Produced by P&G Studio, the same company behind Guiding Light and As The World Turns, Beyond the Gates has been created by soap opera legend Michele Val Jean. She will also serve as the show runner for the new series. It will take over the time slot previously occupied by The Talk, a local version of Loose Women, which will end next month after 14 years on air.
We can only hope that Beyond the Gates finds a UK broadcaster, but history suggests that it's unlikely. The only other soaps to gain popularity in Britain in the last 40 years are Neighbours and Home and Away from Australia. But for all the latest soap news and spoilers, join Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community. With over 10,000 fans, you'll have access to exclusive interviews, must-watch videos, and spoiler galleries. Just click on the link and select "Join Chat" to become part of the community. Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss the latest updates.
Despite its popularity, soap operas have been on the decline in recent years. This makes the news of Beyond the Gates' production even more exciting. Especially since this week marks the final episode of Doctors on BBC One. After being cancelled last year, the show will air its final episode tomorrow and will be followed by a special behind-the-scenes farewell. Soap operas used to be the staple of British TV, but now they are few and far between. Even Hollyoaks has reduced its output to just three episodes a week in a new deal with producers Lime Pictures.
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