While a new Platinum Deb was crowned, a hero was taken away too soon. And another loved one we lost returned... or did he? Will we ever learn the identity of the Impaler? Who will take over Lia's job as Chief of Staff at Garland Memorial?

It's time to dissect all of the latest happenings on the CBS soap Beyond the Gates with Dan J Kroll. This week's column, for the week ending May 22, 2026, is called "There Will Be Blood."