During a recent Instagram Live, “Beyond the Gates” stars Daphnée Duplaix (Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson) and Trisha Mann-Grant (Dana “Leslie” Thomas) revealed that the daytime drama series is awaiting a renewal order from CBS, with news on the show’s future expected sometime later this month, if not in June.

As the two were discussing the show’s most recent episodes, specifically where Nicole discovered that her husband, Ted (played by departing cast member Maurice Johnson), had a previous relationship with Leslie that resulted in the birth of Eva (Ambyr Michelle), Nicole’s new assistant. They also discussed how great the cast involved in the storyline has been, while also complimenting the show’s writing team for the “amazing dialogue.”

Before getting into the thick of things, however, Duplaix brought up that the show is awaiting word from the network on its future.

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“When are we gonna find out if we got picked up? We’re still waiting,” asked Duplaix. “I mean, why are you torturing me? Why are you doing this?” she added with a laugh.

In response, Mann-Grant noted, “It’s soon, I think, like, around June, we should find out.”

Pointing out that “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” have both already received renewal orders for additional seasons, three for the former and four for the latter, Duplaix commented, “I’m like, ‘Clock, just tell us we got one more and then you can, like, figure the rest of it out later.”

“I think before June, sometime this month, we’re supposed to find out, and hey, listen, it would be an upset, right?” Mann-Grant shared, referring to the response the network would receive should the show not be renewed for at least another year.

“That’s what I would say … they can’t do that to us. There’s no way! But, anyway, anything could happen. We’re in the business that, you know…,” responded Duplaix, who didn’t finish her thought, but alluded to the current economic situation surrounding TV shows and their ability to stay on the air long-term.

Ordered to series in April 2024, “Beyond the Gates” officially began production in late October/early November 2024, when it began taping its first episodes at its Atlanta-based studio. 

While the first episode aired on February 24, 2025, and more than 120 episodes have been produced since, the soap opera has aired just 47 episodes, averaging 2.1 million viewers across multiplatform viewing, per Nielsen (via Deadline).

On Wednesday, CBS announced eight new shows and 18 returning shows as part of its 2025-2026 primetime schedule.

Watch the full conversation between Duplaix and Mann-Grant below.

 

 

 

 

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Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly spelled Daphnée's last name. The correct spelling is Duplaix, not Dupliax.

Note: The post ‘Beyond The Gates’ Stars Daphnée Duplaix & Trisha Mann-Grant Discuss Future Of Soap During Instagram Live appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.
 

 

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Look, I'm fairly certain, if at bare minimum, it'll get another year pickup; I don't know if it's true, but I could've sworn in the lead-up to the premiere, it was published somewhere that the soap was developed in a four-year deal, but only the first year was chosen for production? I have faith in its continued reception and even the ratings; we'll live to see Beyond the Gates live into 2026.

I would be legit shocked if it didn't get picked up. Especially since the right wing has (surprisingly) not really seriously mobilized against it, which is the only way I could see CBS panicking. Its demos are pretty good and it's growing. Do we know how far out they are filming now?

18 minutes ago, Vee said:

I would be legit shocked if it didn't get picked up. Especially since the right wing has (surprisingly) not really seriously mobilized against it, which is the only way I could see CBS panicking. Its demos are pretty good and it's growing. Do we know how far out they are filming now?

I'm pretty sure it's gotten down to around seven-ish weeks, which is pretty standard for CBS soaps (four to six weeks). If they're in the 100-episode range, and we're about to hit 50-episodes, it would track in slowing down of production.

I need a multi-year renewal for BTG, STAT! This show is very much needed and proves soaps are far from dead. Please CBS, renew BTG 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

I'm going to guess that BTG gets a two-year renewal.

3 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

I'm going to guess that BTG gets a two-year renewal.

This is my guess and my hope. I will take anything I can get but doing a multi-year renewal shows they have faith in the show and I think would be nice to let viewers know it's safe to tune in. I also think the cast and crew would benefit from not having that pressure over their heads.

18 hours ago, skiman12082004 said:

I need a multi-year renewal for BTG, STAT! This show is very much needed and proves soaps are far from dead. Please CBS, renew BTG 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

THIS!