BTG: History, Behind the Scenes Articles & Photos

[Joseph]

I found out About a Silent Movie Named "Within Our Gates" from 1920 that seems to be a mark on Black Movie History and couldn't help but think about the coincidence with the show, maybe it has a little influence on BTG?

[Errol]

Jamey Giddens has joined Beyond the Gates as a breakdown writer. I'm hearing Gregori J. Martin ("The Bay") left the series last month, which is seemingly confirmed by a recent Instagram post he made.

[Liberty City]

Disappointed Martin has left, as I do like him and think he's destined for great things beyond The Bay.

[Taoboi]

Oops. wrong thread.

Edited March 4 by Taoboi

[Chris B]

I appreciate his success since I know how hard it must be to keep an independent soap going as long as he has but he was the one writer I had the most issue with, even moreso than Ron Carlivati (who coincidently did well with his breakdown Monday). 

I've tried watching The Bay many times over the years and have probably gotten through six seasons. The writing is the worst part of it. The show is very dark and he struggles to flesh out the characters because the cast is too big for the format he has. I wonder if doing a soap with so many characters was a struggle for him. Also a show that isn't centered so much around crime stories. 

[Vee]

I'm just glad Jamey and RC are only on breakdowns.

[Liberty City]

It has taken me some time to get into The Bay, simply because its production model of the earlier years is very "indie" and it's not my favourite kind of look. But I can appreciate how he (along with Wendy Riche) have sustained that serial for as long as they have. They kind of set the standard.

Same; they have zero control, and Michele Val Jean, Robert Guza Jnr & Sheila Ducksworth will keep their behinds in line.

[janea4old]

Here is BET's full article about Karla Mosley:
https://www.bet.com/article/xwznr8/2025-naacp-image-awards-facts-about-karla-mosley

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DG0r7cJAp_7/

karlamose
 
Thanks for the LOVE @bet

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At the awards someone said about this outfit, “How can you be the apple and the snake at the same time?”

I think that’s about right. Sweet soul with the spirit of a disruptor. It’s why I love playing Dani!

@beyondthegatescbs @cbstv @cbstvstudios @naacp @naacpimageawards @proctergamble

 

 

 

Here is BET's full article about Karla Mosley:
https://www.bet.com/article/xwznr8/2025-naacp-image-awards-facts-about-karla-mosley

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Edited March 5 by janea4old

[janea4old]

I don't know this person; but I'm posting this to show an example of new viewer engagement
 

https://x.com/Gregpuna/status/1897093774553313361
Gregory Lewis

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  @Gregpuna
Mar 4, 2025
Okay, so I’m utter shock. My 82 year old father came over while I was rewatching today’s episode of #BeyondTheGates. He took one look at the black folk and proceeded to sit down and watch it with me. My father has never been interested soaps. I was speechless.

 

[Maxim]

This just brings a smile to my face. 

[Contessa Donatella]

Ya know it was predicted that they were intentionally "overstaffing" (may not be a real word) & that there would be people who would begin but not stay on. Of course as long as  replacements are brought on board that calls that whole idea into question. 

[Chris B]

This wouldn't surprise me. When building out a team it makes sense to throw a lot of people in the mix to find the right group of people to work with. Yet another reason I'm excited to see how the show develops throughout the year. 

[Contessa Donatella]

Yes, Chris, that's exactly the sense I got about it back I guess 2 months back. Seems a creative way to build a team - see who gels & stay open to possibilities. 

[Khan]

Remember when I said - last year, I believe, before BTG had premiered - that Jamey Giddens was joining the writing staff? 

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[BetterForgotten]

Dollar store Tyler Perry Jamey Giddens.