original release date: Friday, January 9, 2026 | writers: Teresa Zimmerman, Cheryl L. Davis | director: Phideaux Xavier
Thoughts:
Smoothies? Not my thing, but it does sound delicious in this moment. I do love how close Nicole is with both Bradley and Martin.
Anita overpacking that bag is hilarious. But I do love it. It shows how much he cares about her and her needs during her first round of chemotherapy.
I hate to agree, but Jacob is forcing therapy on Naomi a bit too much. Seems like he does not know how to respect his wife's boundaries. First with her possible pregnancy and now with therapy. He needs to back down a bit and learn his place.
So, it is confirmed: Carlton and Nicole are dating, and I am very happy about it. They have some amazing chemistry.
Oh, whew. Nicole's test results are clear. Thank goodness. But poor Dani. Gosh. That has got to be some hard news to hear and receive; Naomi not needing to say anything was such a telling way of doing it.
My oh my, how the spoilt, self-centred bitch's tune changes once she is not the one facing the news Naomi and Chelsea just got.
Seeing the girls rallying around Dani is super sweet, and I also love how Martin did tell Vernon.
Notes:
Zimmerman and Davis did a masterclass in today's episode. Every single scene was well paced and the dialogue was full of emotional pull. Beautiful, beautiful work!
The lighting department deserves several rounds of applause; the light of dawn in today's episode is beautiful, and of course Xavier captured it with his excellent eye. Love details like this. So much.
Showing an actual chemo session is brilliant. We often hear of characters going in and doing it, but rarely if ever do we see it. Once again, Beyond the Gates is miles ahead of the curve with topical storytelling.
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