
"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.

Vernon comes to the rescue; Dani presses Bill while Andre troubles Ted; Hayley's caught totally off guard; Eva faces the future while Izaiah's distracted; Leslie's devoted to drama; Marcel and Joey practice persuasion.

Andre dredges up Dani's past; Anita finds comfort in music; Nicole is candid with Vanessa; Ted and Ashley are in cahoots; Leslie gets Hayley scrambling and Randy is fed up; Noah gives Deanna a different perspective.

Vernon shares the ugly truth with Anita; Nicole makes good on a promise; Naomi doesn't back down; Madison leans on Chelsea after risking it all; Smitty draws a hard line with Martin; Vanessa and Joey hear Heather out; Ted's trip with Shanice proves unforgettable.

The Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty, live, love, work and play in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington D.C.