Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood Announced
CBS announced today Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood, an Entertainment Tonight special that will air Monday, Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 21 (2:00-2:30 p.m. ET; 1:00-1:30 p.m., PT).
The five-part news special, hosted by Entertainment Tonight‘s Kevin Frazier and comedian and television host Sheryl Underwood, airs in the week leading up to the series premiere of Beyond the Gates on Monday, Feb. 24 (2:00-3:00 p.m. ET; 1:00-2:00 p.m. PT) on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Filmed on location on the Beyond the Gates stages in Atlanta, Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood goes behind the scenes to see the journey of bringing the new daytime soap opera to life, from its powerful representation of Black culture and history to the 27 meticulously designed sets that create the world of Fairmont Crest, a wealthy gated community with leafy tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions.
With footage from the cast’s first table read, on-set interviews and never-before-seen moments, the special offers a front-row seat to the making of a series set to change the game. Through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the executive producers, cast and crew, you can discover how Beyond the Gates balances authenticity, representation and storytelling to craft a series unlike any other.
Beyond the Gates is set in the leafy Maryland suburb of Fairmont Crest, just outside of Washington, D.C., one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home.
At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered.
The series stars Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin, Marquita Goings, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, Mike Manning, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit.
The series is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
This marks the first-ever one-hour Black daytime soap and the first daytime drama to premiere in over 25 years.
Michele Val Jean is the creator, executive producer and showrunner alongside executive producers Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Robert Guza Jr., Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
Episode One: Unveiling Fairmont Crest – airing Monday, Feb. 17 (2:00-2:30 p.m. ET; 1:00-1:30 p.m. PT)
In the premiere episode, Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood opens its doors to Fairmont Crest, a world rich with history, culture and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Get to know the cast and creative minds behind this groundbreaking series as they share what makes Beyond the Gates a first-of-its-kind storytelling experience – both in front of and behind the camera.
Episode Two: Creating the Cast – airing Tuesday, Feb. 18 (2:00-2:30 p.m. ET; 1:00-1:30 p.m. PT)
Episode two dives into the making of Beyond the Gates, revealing the dedication and vision that brought this epic series to life. Meet the Dupree family, the heart of Fairmont Crest, and uncover the intricate stories that shape their world. Go inside the casting process that built the show’s powerhouse ensemble, with over 40 dynamic characters brought to life by an extraordinary lineup of talent.
Episode Three: Fashion and Flair – airing Wednesday, Feb. 19 (2:00-2:30 PM, ET; 1:00-1:30 PM, PT)
In episode three, step behind the curtain to explore the artistry of Beyond the Gates’ wardrobe, hair and makeup departments. Take a tour of the show’s high-fashion wardrobe, where every look is meticulously curated to reflect each character’s personality, status and story. Get the inside scoop on the secrets behind the show’s stunning hair and makeup, including a peek inside the wig cabinet housing more than 40 custom-designed wigs.
Episode Four: A Day in the Life – airing Thursday, Feb. 20 (2:00-2:30 p.m. ET; 1:00-1:30 p.m. PT)
Episode four shows viewers a day in the life of the fast-paced world of Beyond the Gates, where the cast tackles an intense filming schedule – shooting up to 100 pages a day. Discover the stamina, skill and dedication it takes to bring Fairmont Crest to life, from memorizing lines to delivering powerhouse performances under pressure. Plus, meet the leading men and women of Beyond the Gates and get an inside look at what really goes into filming those steamy love scenes.
Episode Five: Sneak Peek and Guest Stars – airing Friday, Feb. 21 (2:00-2:30 p.m. ET; 1:00-1:30 p.m. PT)
In episode five, get ready for an exclusive first look at Beyond the Gates’ explosive premiere. With high stakes, deep secrets and unforgettable drama, this sneak peek sets the stage for a season filled with twists and surprises.
Plus, hear directly from the cast and creators about what’s in store for Fairmont Crest. Then, unlock the ET Vault to revisit where we first met the stars of Beyond the Gates and where you may have seen them before.
