The Tyler Perry Universe is packed with tantalizing soap operas that keep viewers glued to their screens, thanks to their campy drama and often steamy, suspenseful cliffhangers. From Gary’s presumed demise to the shocking White House Massacre in “The Oval,” these shows have delivered moments that have now entered the annals of classic soap opera cliffhangers. Here’s a breakdown of how some of the most recent twists from “The Oval” and “Sistas” stack up against soap opera's most memorable cliffhanger moments.

White House Massacre (2024) - “The Oval”

The Season 5 finale of “The Oval” ended with an explosive cliffhanger unlike anything seen before. Hunter ordered his henchmen to unleash chaos in the White House, targeting his wife, First Lady Victoria Franklin, the newly minted President Eli, his wife Simone, and others. A fierce gunfight ensued, leaving viewers in the dark about who might have been hit or even killed. We’ll have to wait until Season 6 to uncover the aftermath of this deadly showdown.

Jon Snow’s “Death” (2015) - “Game of Thrones”

“Game of Thrones” might not fit the traditional soap opera mold, but with its high-stakes drama, it certainly qualifies. The Season 5 finale where Jon Snow was betrayed and stabbed by members of the Night’s Watch left fans in absolute shock. Although we now know Jon’s fate, at that moment, his “death” was a devastating cliffhanger that left everyone on edge, proving that even fantasy epics can deliver soap-worthy twists.

When Karen Shot Fatima (2023) - “Sistas”

In the midseason finale of “Sistas” Season 6, Karen’s simmering jealousy and resentment toward Fatima reached a boiling point. Karen, who had been lashing out at everyone around her, finally snapped and threatened to shoot Fatima. The scene was intense, and viewers were left in suspense, wondering if she had actually pulled the trigger. Thankfully, it turned out to be just a dream, but it was a cliffhanger that could have gone either way, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Moldavian Massacre (1985) - “Dynasty”

“The Oval” may have taken a page from “Dynasty’s” playbook with its White House Massacre, as this classic soap delivered one of the most shocking cliffhangers of all time. What started as a royal wedding turned into a bloodbath when Moldavian rebels stormed the ceremony, leaving viewers to believe that everyone had been killed. When the next season premiered, it was revealed that only a few minor characters had perished, but the suspense leading up to that moment was unforgettable.

Who Stabbed Gary? (2024) - “Sistas”

This cliffhanger echoes the legendary “Who Shot JR?” mystery from “Dallas” in the ’80s. Gary’s fate hangs in the balance after being brutally stabbed, leaving fans anxiously awaiting the Season 8 premiere of “Sistas” to find out whether he survived. The suspense is palpable, and this storyline has all the makings of a classic soap opera cliffhanger, keeping viewers eagerly anticipating the resolution.