Matt Clark proved that he could survive anything on The Young and the Restless, even a blow to the head. After a heated confrontation with Sienna, Matt sustained a head injury that caused amnesia. Although Matt doesn’t remember his past crimes, this blank slate could make him more unpredictable and dangerous than ever.
Key Takeaways
- Sienna was convinced that she had killed Matt Clark, but he only sustained a head injury, which caused amnesia.
- Matt has no idea who he is or what he’s done.
- His amnesia could make him more explosive and volatile to the Newman family.
The Good News: Matt Clark’s Obsession is Over
But first… Here’s the good news about Matt Clark’s (Roger Howarth) amnesia. He has no recollection of who he is and how dangerous he can be. Because of this, he’s no longer obsessing over the idea of seeking revenge on the Newman family. For now.
This could give them the leverage they need to attack him when he’s not looking. With his memory loss, Matt seems friendlier and kinder. He just wants to interact with the residents of Genoa City. He also seems more interested in everyone else’s business than in creating chaos.
The Bad News: Matt Clark’s More Dangerous Than Ever
What hasn’t helped matters is that Matt is back in Genoa City. Despite his head injury, Matt managed to travel from Las Vegas to Genoa City. He knew he had to be there for a reason. Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Noah (Lucas Adams) already know that Matt is back in town.
They were both understandably disgusted by the sight of him. Noah nearly killed Matt when he saw him talking to Audra (Zuleyka Silver). However, Matt has no idea who he’s talking to, but he already has a feeling that he doesn’t like them.
A Gentler Presence is the Most Dangerous Threat
Without his memory, Matt could cause everyone to lower their guard around him since they might think he’s no longer a threat. However, this is the time for everyone to be on high alert.
Matt will likely get answers about his identity and his association with the Newmans. In the meantime, his memory loss could make him even more dangerous, as he’s no longer relying on predictable threats. He could become a wild card that presents itself in new and cunning ways.
Matt has already proved there’s no way of getting rid of him. This storyline could give him a complete reset or the potential to stay on the canvas. Matt could come up with unique ways to terrorize the Newman family. Or, he could end up hurting someone else.
