In 1968, Ellen Holly became the first Black lead on a soap ("One Life to Live") while the true breakthrough roles had to wait until the '80s with Darnell Williams and Debbi Morgan on "All My Children," then the '90s, with Kristoff St. John on "The Young and the Restless."

With a powerhouse cast and an all-star creative team, this is more than just another soap opera—it’s a long-overdue cultural moment.

Beyond the Gates is the first soap opera to be greenlit in 25 years. The story is led by an affluent Black family named the Duprees, starring actress Tamara Tunie, who plays matriarch, Anita Dupree and actor Clifton Davis who plays patriarch Vernon Dupree.

Beyond the Gates,' the first new daytime soap opera to debut on a major American broadcast network since 1999, is set to premiere right here on CBS 42 News on Monday.

Step into the world of Beyond the Gates, CBS’ highly anticipated new daytime soap from acclaimed creator Michele Val Jean. Filled with fiery passion, buried secrets, and jaw-dropping betrayals, this gripping drama weaves together the lives of its characters in the most unexpected ways.