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[Marco Dane]

Do you think the other networks will follow suit and refresh there daytime lineups with new soaps?

Edited February 11 by Marco Dane

[BetterForgotten]

As the network that already had the most soaps on its lineup (albeit just 2), it always made sense that CBS would add a third (as unlikely as it appeared) vs. ABC or especially NBC. 

BTG would have to be a gigantic success for other networks to want to think about adding another daytime soap. That’s not pressure BTG needs on it’s shoulders as it gets off the ground - let’s just appreciate this moment for what it is as no one expected that we would be here just a year ago. 

I do think a streamer should toy with the idea of a daily soap (even if they have to film in cheaper locations), as I think that could be a possibility if the economics are properly worked through. 

[Liberty City]

I find it unlikely.

[SteelCity]

Maybe it's time to break out our Bibles!

[dragonflies]

true BUT GH is bleeding viewers really bad 

[Khan]

Probably because they're so exhausted from having to juggle so many characters in their heads.

[dragonflies]

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[BetterForgotten]

I think BTG is aiming for a slightly different demographic vs. GH anyway. They want to capitalize on CBS Daytime’s historical success with Black viewers, and I’m sure they hope the halo of viewership from the Bell soaps will carry over as well as catching viewers who don’t normally watch soaps or haven’t in a while. 

[Errol]

BREAKING: CBS Sets ‘Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood’ Daytime Special to Air in New Soap’s Regular Time Slot

To prepare viewers for the launch of its new daytime drama series, "Beyond the Gates," CBS will air a five-part daytime special in the show's time slot one week before the premiere. #BeyondTheGates #BTG #WelcomeToTheNeighborhood #CBS

 

https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2025/02/cbs-beyond-the-gates-welcome-to-the-neighborhood-daytime-special

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[BetterForgotten]

Wow, CBS isn’t playing when it comes to putting their best foot forward with the launch of this serial. 

[te.]

Great! I was hoping for something like this.

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[Errol]

Will be sharing additional info shortly, including what will air after the five-part half-hour special next week.

[Liberty City]

So exciting; am hoping Paramount+ will house the episodes, too.

[Errol]

it will. 

[Vee]

All credit to CBS for this. They are not fuckin' around.