CBS Renews Beyond Gates Amid 48% Viewership Increase

CBS has renewed the daytime drama Beyond the Gates for a second season following its successful debut earlier this year. The show has boosted CBS's 2-3 p.m. ET time slot viewership by 48 percent in broadcast ratings and 67 percent in multiplatform viewing compared to the previous year, even surpassing ABC's General Hospital among women aged 25-54. Set in an affluent Maryland suburb outside Washington, D.C., the series centers on the Dupree family, a powerful multi-generational Black family symbolizing Black royalty, whose luxurious lifestyle conceals secrets and scandals. Beyond its portrayal of Black wealth and legacy, the show touches on themes of community, politics, and family dynamics, enhanced by notable guest appearances and strong performances from the cast. Created by Michele Val Jean, Beyond the Gates marks a significant addition to daytime television as the first soap with a predominantly Black cast since 1989. The series continues to garner critical and audience acclaim for its multi-layered storytelling and compelling characters.