original release date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | writers: Ron Carlivati, Lynn Martin | director: Michael V. Pomarico
Thoughts:
Damn, Hayley. That is beyond harsh. But, it is thankfully a fake-out, because even the way she was acting was beyond below the belt, even for the character. And hey, Pamela! Welcome back!
Dana is turning on the ass-kiss quite thick. Way too thick with Joey, who is not going to buy it coming from her. At all.
Vanessa is such a kind and caring friend, tending to Nicole while she has her hangover.
Oh no. Not Joey arriving at Bill's office door. This can never be good. And it is interesting that Bill appears to be protective of Vanessa; is another link to his Dupree nature still existing?
I adore that Pamela is there for Dani, through thick and thin, with some giggles and undying support. That is a friend.
I can appreciate Nicole trying to be a bit more accepting of Vanessa's relationship, but I do feel like it will be very short-lived.
What the Hell happened in Berlin? Now I need to know every single detail, from the beginning to the very end.
Dana, stop looking at that gun. You do not need access to a firearm. At all. Do not.
Dani, Dani, Dani... it is time for you to just admit you want Bill as much as he wants you. And here comes the hurdle: the con artist who stole him from you for the sake of her desperate bank account. What a ho.
Notes:
Ugh. I thought the writer was gone... praying this is their last breakdown, because it is messier than the messiest of messy days. No bueno.
Xavier's direction, like yesterday, was outstanding! He knows how to shoot a soap, and it shows in the results.
I appreciate how Beyond the Gates handles its recurring players. They pop in and out as necessary, and when they arrive, it is so nice to see.
Jeresa Featherstone was solid as a costume designer in 2025 (with some hiccups), but I have yet to see one hiccup in 2026. She knows her cast well, and it shows in what they wear.
Rarely does a dark lip work on any woman who is not Bette Davis, but Cady McClain (Pamela) pulls it off so well. Excellent choice by the makeup team.
McClain and Karla Mosley (Dani) light up in their shared scenes. They have a palpable chemistry that makes me truly buy them as lifelong friends.
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