Exactly seven months after its February premiere, Beyond the Gates has seen its first major character death. Doug McBride is no more, which means Jason Graham’s time on the CBS daytime drama has come to a close.
Who Was Doug on Beyond the Gates?
Doug was introduced as a once-brilliant cardiac surgeon — respected in the operating room, but deeply flawed outside of it. His addiction to gambling was no secret. It strained his marriage to Vanessa and clouded his judgment at work. He might’ve had a gift for saving lives, but he couldn’t save himself.
At home, Doug grew more and more distant. He spent his nights chasing losses at Joey Armstrong’s gambling den instead of being present with his wife. Though he eventually realized just how deep he was in, by then, it was already too late.
Doug racked up a massive debt to Joey — one he had no real way of repaying. However, Joey cleared the debt… and then fronted Doug even more money. That second chance quickly turned into a deeper spiral. Doug tried to balance high-stakes surgery with his high-stakes addiction — and it didn’t go well.
Is Doug Dead on Beyond the Gates?
Fast forward. As for his marriage, it was barely hanging on. After one final, fiery argument with Vanessa, Doug stormed off to the blackjack table — once again choosing cards over his crumbling relationship. Meanwhile, Vanessa had enough. She packed her bags, left town… and ran straight into the arms of Joey Armstrong.
She slipped off her wedding ring — and into Joey’s bed.
Doug, for once, won big. But the victory was short-lived. He placed one final call to Vanessa, and you could just tell what was coming. Only moments later, Doug had been drugged and died in a fiery crash. And while he was dying alone, his wife was off enjoying a romantic getaway with the man who helped destroy him.
Jason Graham’s Exit
With Doug’s death, actor Jason Graham wraps his run on Beyond the Gates. The New York-born actor is known for his work in Average Joe, Kingdom Business, 9-1-1, Creepshow, and more.
Lauren Buglioli who plays his on screen wife, Vanessa, shared a behind the scenes clip of Graham’s goodbye with the cast and crew. See below.
So… what do you think? Are you shocked by Doug’s death? Will you miss Jason Graham on the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Photo Credit: Quantrell Colbert/CBS Broadcasting Inc.
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