
"Beyond the Gates" is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where the characters live, love, work and play. Those who have "made it" and those who haven't are all trying to navigate life -- and some with more grace than others.

When Bill's world is shattered, Chelsea tries to pick up the pieces; Martin tries a tactic to help Naomi with Smitty's case; Hayley's ready to run free till she meets a mysterious roadblock; Jacob gets totally thrown by a surprising phone call.

"Beyond the Gates" is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those that live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where the characters live, love, work and play. Those who have "made it" and those who haven't are all trying to navigate life -- and some with more grace than others.

Martin's a man on a mission, with Naomi by his side; Dani keeps her eye on the prize; Chelsea and Kat come to Bill for help; Tomas leaves his lover spurned; Hayley's not buying what Leslie's selling.

Dani stands her ground when Bill tries to flip the script; Nicole has tender words for Kat; Hayley attempts to instigate Andre; Vanessa has a jarring proposition for Deanna; Joey and Heather go head-to-head.