Nikki is the glue of the Newman family on The Young and the Restless. With Phyllis’ recent takeover of Newman Enterprises, Nikki is being supportive of Victor and her kids in their quest to regain the company. However, she’s beginning to wonder if all the trouble is worth it.
Key Takeaways
- Phyllis took over control of Newman Enterprises.
- Victor, along with Victoria and Adam, are plotting to get Newman back.
- Nikki has expressed her concerns over Victor’s plans.
Moving On
Newman Enterprises is Victor’s (Eric Braeden) baby. He created his business when he had almost nothing and turned it into a billion-dollar empire. Thanks to his wealth, he’s provided a nice lifestyle for his wife Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) and their kids.
However, Victor’s empire was pulled out from under him thanks to Phyllis (Michelle Stafford). With the help of Cane’s (Billy Flynn) AI software, Phyllis was able to take over Newman. While Phyllis has settled into her new role as CEO, Victor is plotting to get his company back.
Victor is resorting to drastic measures, including kidnapping to get Newman back. Meanwhile, Victoria (Amelia Heinle) contemplated using Summer (Allison Lanier) as leverage in getting Phyllis to return Newman.
While Nikki is normally supportive of her family, she’s questioning if Victor is going too far. Although Victor is confident his plan will work, Nikki is having doubts. During a conversation with Victoria on the March 2 episode, Nikki suggested maybe it was time to forget about Newman.
Nikki says that she and Victor are too old to start over by rebuilding Newman, and they should retire and enjoy life. As for Victoria and her siblings, they can create their own legacies.
Nikki’s admission shocked Victoria, who isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet. However, it has fans wondering if Nikki is right.
End of the Newman Empire
Newman Enterprises is Genoa City’s top business, and now its future is up in the air without Victor at the helm. While Victor and Victoria aren’t going to stop fighting, Nikki made some valid points.
Phyllis is going to make some mistakes, and by the time Victor regains control, he’ll have damages to repair. Although Victor loves his company, Nikki is right. Victor is in his golden years and should be relaxing instead of stressing over work.
As for Victoria, Adam (Mark Grossman), and Nick (Joshua Morrow), they have the business smarts to forge their own paths. Victoria could branch out and restart Brash & Sassy, and Adam could start his own media company. As for Nick, he would be a good fit at Sharon’s (Sharon Case) company Cassidy.
While Nikki has valid concerns about Newman and their future, her dreams might be diminished. As Y&R fans know, Victor always wins, and it’s only a matter of time before he regains Newman. When and if he does, it might cause more turmoil for the Newman family that Nikki has to fix.
