On The Young and the Restless, February 10, Victor decided to burn the world…or at least Genoa City. He made sure he would be the one holding the match. The Newman patriarch summoned his family to the ranch as he prepared to go nuclear against Cane. He was no longer going to play by the rules, not that he ever did anyway. Victor moved the pieces across the board with cold efficiency, suggesting he’s willing to sacrifice his family’s reputation as he destroys another family.
Key Takeaways
- According to Victor, individual agendas were over.
- He revealed the depth of his leverage against Cane, which involves a total character assassination that could trigger a media firestorm.
- Despite Victor’s demands, Nikki reached her breaking point.
- Even though Adam stands by his father, his reaction to Victor’s secret alliances suggests he’s looking for an exit strategy.
- For Victor, this isn’t about business—it’s about survival of the fittest.
The Newman Ranch Transforms Into a War Room
On Tuesday’s episode, Victor (Eric Braeden) rallied his family around. There’s a chill in the air, and it has nothing to do with the cold winter weather. The Newman Ranch has become less of a home and more of a bunker.
There’s just a looming threat from Cane (Billy Flynn) and the dirty money tied to the Dumas empire. This could sink the entire Newman family’s international reputation. Especially since Victor assumed putting Lily (Christel Khalil) and her kids in harm’s way was the best solution.
Victor isn’t playing defense. He’s orchestrating a burn of his rivals to save the Newman legacy. But it could tarnish his family’s already fragile reputation.
The Newman Summit—Unity or Ultimatum
At this point, Victor’s family should be questioning his mentality. Creating a kidnap plot doesn’t make him any more different than Mariah (Camryn Grimes), who is on the brink of a breakdown.
But Victor doesn’t want anyone to question him. He wants blind loyalty. This will cause further division and tensions among his family. While Adam (Mark Grossman) has sided with his father in the past, he might distance himself in this situation.
Victor only sees it two ways: either you’re with him, or you’re against him. He assured them that he has everything covered. But that hasn’t stopped his kids from starting their own secret agendas. Each of his family members’ secret agendas could threaten Victor’s master plan.
The Toll of The Mustache Method
Victor’s recklessness has also caused problems in his marriage to Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott). But he doesn’t care. At the end of the day, he’s only looking out for himself and his needs.
Victor’s strategy to protect the company could destroy the family he claims to protect. The family will have to prepare itself for a scandal that could extend beyond borders. It’s already stirred up international attention, with Summer (Allison Lanier) at the receiving end.
