The new CBS soap opera series Beyond the Gates just killed off its first major character.

The series launched in February 2025 and follows a powerful and prestigious family that reigns over a posh gated community with juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered.

So, who was killed off first?

Jason Graham’ s character Doug McBride was discovered dead after a fiery car accident, seven months into the show’s run on CBS.

It’s presumed that the car crash was not an accident and was because of Joey Armstrong, the owner of a casino who he owed a debt to. Joey also happened to be having an affair with Doug’s wife Vanessa McBride.

Lauren Buglioli , who plays Vanessa, posted a tribute to Jason on her Instagram .

“I love you, husband,” she wrote, adding the infinity sign emoji

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