
"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.

Dani's intuition has her on edge; Nicole and Kat catch Chelsea off guard; Naomi and Hayley trade barbs; Caroline puts her foot down with Bill; Heather has something major planned for Joey.

Anita and Vernon remember simpler times; Naomi breaks up girls' night with a pressing point for Dani and Chelsea; Bill gets answers about what's ahead.

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.