Beyond the Gates Celebrates First Anniversary with Crossover Plans

Lead actress Karla Mosley says the milestone feels 'surreal' for the cast and crew

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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CBS's newest daytime soap opera Beyond the Gates has officially marked its first year on air, and lead actress Karla Mosley says the accomplishment feels "surreal." Mosley, who plays Dani Dupree on the show, opened up about the "incredible work" the cast and crew have done, and teased an upcoming crossover with longtime soap The Young & the Restless set for June that will wrap up many storylines.

Why it matters

Beyond the Gates made history as the first Black soap opera in 35 years, and the first new daytime drama to premiere in decades. The show's success highlights the demand for diverse representation and storytelling in the genre.

The details

Beyond the Gates premiered in February 2025 and features a predominantly Black cast, including veteran soap stars like Tamara Tunie and Clifton Davis. Mosley, who previously played a transgender character on The Bold and the Beautiful, says the cast has become like family, supporting each other both on and off set. The actress promises the show's second year will bring "so many twists and turns" that all make sense within the world of Fairmount Crest.

  • Beyond the Gates premiered in February 2025.
  • The show is celebrating its first anniversary this month.
  • A crossover with The Young & the Restless is planned for June 2026.

The players

Karla Mosley

The lead actress of Beyond the Gates, who plays the role of Dani Dupree. Mosley is a soap opera veteran, having previously starred as the first transgender character on The Bold and the Beautiful.

Beyond the Gates

CBS's newest daytime soap opera, which made history as the first Black soap opera in 35 years and the first new daytime drama to premiere in decades.

The Young & the Restless

A long-running daytime soap opera that is set to have a crossover event with Beyond the Gates in June 2026.

Michele Val Jean

The creator of Beyond the Gates, who has promised fans that the show has a plan and they should "just trust" the storytelling.

Fairmount Crest

The predominantly Black gated community where the fictional town of Beyond the Gates is set, located in a Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C.

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What they’re saying

“We've done so much work and I'm incredibly proud of how far we've come. It's gone so fast. I can't believe that just a year ago, we were at the Image Awards, saying the show's coming out tomorrow and doing the whole press tour. It's unbelievable.”

— Karla Mosley, Lead Actress, Beyond the Gates (PEOPLE)

“I've never experienced a family like this. It's almost a year and a half in and we still are going to each other's birthday parties. We spend a lot of time together. We don't have to be hanging out on the weekends, but we really do.”

— Karla Mosley, Lead Actress, Beyond the Gates (PEOPLE)

“So many of the storylines that you want to be tied up are going to be tied up, and then more will be revealed. More questions will pop up. I saw Michele [Val Jean] post something on Instagram along the lines of, 'Just trust us.' She's like, 'I see your comments. I've seen [them], but just trust. We have a plan.'”

— Karla Mosley, Lead Actress, Beyond the Gates (PEOPLE)

What’s next

The upcoming crossover event with The Young & the Restless in June 2026 is expected to provide resolution to many of the show's storylines, while also setting up new plot points for the future.

The takeaway

Beyond the Gates' first-year milestone is a significant achievement, not just for the show's cast and crew, but for the broader landscape of daytime television. The success of this groundbreaking soap opera highlights the demand for diverse, character-driven storytelling that resonates with underrepresented audiences.