Young and the Restless Opinion Article
Article written by Barbara 2/13/26
Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 2/9/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)
Raves: 
I really liked seeing the three Newman siblings – Adam, Nick and Victoria – united in their goal to save their family legacy. They quibble but are strong and allied.
There was a well-done scene at the Newman ranch showing Abby on speaker phone with her father (Victor), giving an update on Dominic’s kidnapping, while the rest of the Newman family was in the living room listening. Nikki and each of the siblings chimed in with moral support for Abby. I think it’s important to continue to show Abby being an integral part of the Newman family, even though she is not involved in the family business that has its own separate front burner storyline. Good job of juggling and intertwining these two distinct front burner Newman family storylines.
The happy scenes with Mariah and Dominic in the diner were really good. I enjoyed their rapport. Actually made me smile.
In stark contrast, in subsequent intense scenes, the little boy playing Dominic did a phenomenal job portraying his character’s frustration, impatience, annoyance and defiance with Mariah taking him on a long, mysterious road trip, her insisting that they continue to play hide-and-seek while he kept expressing his desire to go home and be with his parents. He held his own with the Emmy award winning, very experienced actress playing Mariah when their two characters were arguing.
The reunion of Dominic with his parents was very heartwarming. Gave me chills, as did Mariah crying and being comforted by her own mother.
Holden is so handsome.
Love Claire’s long, curly hairstyle
Valentine’s Day couples: 
to Adam and Chelsea, Jack and Diane
Rants: 
Billy’s hair… LOL. It’s probably a popular contemporary men’s hairstyle, but IMHO, he looks like he just woke up.
Can’t stand Detective Burrow, which I attribute to the way he is being portrayed. IMHO, the person playing this character can’t act his way out of a paper bag. No charisma, no energy. Unfortunately, he does nothing to instill confidence in his character, who is in law enforcement.
Stupid, meaningless, what-was-the-point scenes with Audra and Kyle at the bar in Society.
Valentine’s Day couples: to Sally and Billy, Sienna and Noah (reunited in love in LA, but this couple is such a mis-match)
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