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CBS Makes History with Groundbreaking Black-Cast Soap Premiere

3/8/2025

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CBS is set to make history with the premiere of "Beyond the Gates" on February 24, 2025, featuring a predominantly Black cast—the first of its kind since "Generations" in 1989. This groundbreaking soap opera arrives after a 25-year hiatus in new daytime dramas, with its success hinging on viewer ratings.

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CBS is set to make history with the premiere of "Beyond the Gates" on February 24, 2025, featuring a predominantly Black cast—the first of its kind since "Generations" in 1989. This groundbreaking soap opera arrives after a 25-year hiatus in new daytime dramas, with its success hinging on viewer ratings.