The Duprees have gone through heartbreak, betrayal, and power struggles in Beyond the Gates. Their stories have pulled in fans into the soap every week. But as the family drama plays out on screen, the cast and crew have been marking a milestone off screen.
The Road to This Point
Back in June, show creator Michelle Val Jean thanked her writing team on Instagram. She said she loved them beyond measure and felt grateful for everything they had done to make the first season a success. The cast also began hinting at something special. Lauren Buglioli, who plays Vanessa, told fans she was “beyond grateful” to step into such an important episode.
Fans responded warmly. One commented that Vanessa was already a favorite character and said they couldn’t wait for season two. Ambyr Michelle, who plays Eva, posted a video full of excitement. She explained that reaching this moment felt amazing and told fans to stay tuned for even more.
200 Episodes Of Beyond the Gates Completed
This week, Beyond the Gates filmed its 200th episode. Achieving that number in just one year is hard and rare. To compare, most primetime shows would need ten years or more to reach the same milestone. Sean Freeman, who plays Andre Richardson, also shared his feelings. He said this was his first regular role on daytime TV and that he felt thankful for the journey so far.
Sean reminded fans that soaps don’t usually think in “seasons,” but hitting 200 episodes marked a major chapter and proved the show’s strength. Season one is now finishing up production. Episodes will continue to air through the end of 2025, and after a short break, filming for season two will begin. New episodes are expected in 2026.
As season one winds down, excitement is already building for season two. The Duprees and their circle will return with more twists, turns, and drama to keep fans hooked. For now, viewers can watch Beyond the Gates weekdays on CBS, and stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest news and spoilers.