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Interview with director/producers Charlie Sadoff, Gabriel London and debate coach Danielle Dupree on PBS by Suzanne 3/5/26
This is such an interesting documentary about Washington DC teens learning about debating and how it changes their lives. It’s very informative, uplifting and heart-tugging. I enjoyed speaking with the two men who made the film, as well as one of the woman that appears in it.
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Directed by: Charlie Sadoff & Gabriel London
Produced by: Charlie Sadoff, Gabriel London, & Keith M. Brown
Immutable is a feature documentary that follows a group of students from the Washington Urban Debate League as they fight to find their voices in a world that too often tries to silence them. Against the backdrop of a city marked by inequality, these young debaters confront daily challenges that range from housing instability to neurodivergence. For some, debate is a path to college. For others, it’s a lifeline.
We meet them at a summer debate camp, where their journey begins—not just to win tournaments, but to sharpen arguments that reflect their own lives. One girl, autistic and fearless, demands the world see people with special needs as whole. Others argue for economic policy reforms while navigating poverty themselves. As multiple seasons unfold, Immutable captures the grit, intellect, and heart of students who are determined to not only become top-tier debaters but to change the course of their lives.
The film, which is airing on National Speech and Debate Day as part of the PBS America @ 250 commemoration of the country’s 250th anniversary, comes at a time of deep division in the United States. Debate, which emphasizes civil discourse and the ability to argue all sides of an issue, makes the film especially timely.
Immutable is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Charlie Sadoff is a producer, director and editor whose most recent film Against All Enemies premiered to critical acclaim at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, went onto to win multiple best documentary awards and after its release in 2024 was the number one ranked doc on the Apple TV charts. His early work includes the Emmy Award winning Liquid Television and Peter Gabriel’s VMA and Grammy Award winning music video Steam. Documentaries he has produced include For Our Daughters, The Mind of Mark Defriest which premiered at Hot Docs and aired on Showtime, Dream Riders (Sheffield Doc Fest, Discovery), the 10 part series The Rites of Autumn for ESPN and multiple docs for History and CBS Sports. Charlie seeks projects that can help affect meaningful change and Cut Poison Burn (Mill Valley) and The Harvest (IDFA, Epix) from executive producers Eva Longoria and Academy Award winners Shine Global both screened on Capitol Hill as part of efforts to move legislation. The Definition of Insanity, which he wrote and produced for PBS in 2020 is currently being used to help cities around the world change the way people with mental illness interact with the criminal justice system. Charlie has served as a judge for the Emmy Awards and a guest lecturer at the graduate school of journalism at Columbia University. He has won multiple Golden Trailer, Cynopsis Social Good, Promax Gold, BDA and film festival awards.
Gabriel London is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose films have tackled major policy issues of the day from mass incarceration to climate change. Gabriel won the Albert R. Broccoli best film award for his first prison documentary, Turned Out, and went on to collaborate with Human Rights Watch on the first nationwide study of prison rape. The resulting films, No Escape: Prison Rape in America, received the Soros Criminal Justice Award and were instrumental in the passage of Prison Rape Elimination Act. Gabriel has made intimate documentaries with notable talent, including Drew Barrymore’s film on voting, The Best Place to Start, and Snoop Dogg’s autobiographical story, Youth Authority: California. Gabriel’s most recognized work, The Mind of Mark DeFriest, won a number of awards at film festivals and went on to help reduce the title subject’s sentence by over 70 years, before being aired on Showtime. In 2020, Gabriel directed The Definition of Insanity, which aired on PBS and has been used as a tool for mental health reforms nationwide.
Danielle Dupree is a full time debate coach for Washington Urban Debate League, as well as a former debate judge and high school debater. An alumna of Howard University from PG County, MD, she spent 4 years at Duval High School, where she became a debater. Now she uses her youth and experience to relate to students and help them grow in their own relationships with debate.
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Audra: So, she listened to you?
Audra: But, you don’t know?
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Audra: Wow. Well, she’s an idiot. Where’s she gonna find a guy like you?
Holden: Oh, now you want us back together?
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Young and the Restless Opinion Article

Article written by Barbara 3/1/26
Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 2/23/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)
I really, really enjoyed the light, flirty banter between Audra and Noah at the GCAC bar, reminiscing about their time together in London and chatting. Talk about chemistry – these two have it in spades! Noah was energized and grinning; he sparkled when he and Audra were chatting… a stark contrast to how he comes across like a misguided puppy dog chasing after old lady Sienna, who IMHO has no appeal whatsoever. The way Noah looked at Audra during the friendly and flirty part of their conversation, the gleam in his eyes … nice.
Too bad it went south with Noah and Audra after she told him she got a job as co-CEO of Spectra-Charles Media (the re-branded Newman Media, which was stolen from Noah’s Uncle Adam), because I could easily have gotten behind these two as a couple.
Audra, Noah and Kyle, the three of them hanging out at the GCAC bar … ![]()
I like how they incorporated the actor, Michael Graziadei (Daniel), who plays the guitar in real life into his character’s storyline. Added bonus – his character’s father and quasi-girlfriend both being musicians on-screen and in real life.
Lauren looked beautiful in the dress she was wearing on Friday’s episode. Very pretty haircut and color, too.
So nice to see another pair of women best friends – Phyllis and Lauren. In fact, that same day, they showcased both sets of women BFF’s – Phyllis/Lauren and Sally/Audra.
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I’m tired of Victor’s evasiveness with Nikki/his wife. It’s getting old and making her come off like a nag (about his continuing to keep her out of the loop regarding his secretive efforts to reclaim Newman Enterprises).
Sienna and Noah are back together. Ugh. She has moved from LA to Genoa City to be with him, and I had to look away from the screen each time they leaned in to kiss.
She has not zero, but negative appeal. I cannot stand the way she talks and looks. Must admit, I enjoyed seeing the frown on Nick’s face when Sienna mentioned that she decided to live in Genoa City and be with his son.
Detective Cardboard, oops, Detective Burrow, was back on the scene, telling Nick, Sharon, Noah and Sienna that he can’t do anything to help them with Matt being released from jail and out on the loose, since Matt was let go legally, on a technicality. Fine with me, because I’d much rather watch Nick and the Newmans deal with Matt than Detective Useless. I couldn’t believe what they had him say – he appeared to be addressing Nick when he said that although he would normally caution against taking the law into his (referring to Nick) own hand, in this case, it might be his (Nick’s) only choice. What a waste of air space this character is and the actor who plays him is a dud. Pair the detective with Sienna and send them back to LA together.
The dress Phyllis wore for her first day in her office at her newly acquired Newman Enterprises was beautiful, but it wasn’t appropriate for a C-Suite. (It looked perfect on her at the GCAC dining room, where Lauren took her for a fancy, celebratory breakfast.)
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Interview with Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis, Hannah James, Rob Morrow, Robert Knepper, Christopher McDonald, Sam Trammell, and Keith David of “The Gray House” on Prime by Suzanne 2/4/26
I really enjoyed speaking with the actors from this entertaining miniseries. Head, Davis and James star in this story, which focuses on strong women in Richmond, Virginia, before the Civil War as they fight for freedom and against bigotry and misogyny of all kinds. Morrow plays a Jewish lawyer/senator; McDonald plays a Pinkerton spy; Trammell plays Jefferson Davids; and David is an eloquent pastor who travels around, inspiring blacks. It’s a large, talented cast.
I loved watching Rob Morrow in his previous roles, especially “Northern Exposure” and “Numb3rs.” Sam Trammel was one of my favorites in “True Blood.” Christopher McDonald and Keith David are TV/movie legends that I’ve interviewed a few times before. I’m very happy to interview with the women, who lead this action-packed miniseries. I wish I could have a longer interview with Daisy Head, but it would probably be embarrassing because her father is Anthony Head, whom I adored so much in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer!” 🙂 I hope you enjoy it! It begins today, Feb. 26, on Prime.
Daisy Head and Amethyst Davis
Rob Morrow, Sam Trammell and Robert Knepper
Christopher McDonald and Hannah James
Keith David
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THE GRAY HOUSE
ABOUT THE GRAY HOUSE
The Gray House reveals the extraordinary true story of the unsung women who helped turn the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the Union. At its center are a Virginia socialite, her indomitable mother, a formerly enslaved ally, and Richmond’s most infamous courtesan—four women operating at the heart of Confederate power. Together, they evolve their Underground Railroad operation into a daring and highly effective espionage network, risking their lives and freedom to help preserve the nation’s future and safeguard American Democracy.
The eight-episode limited series features a standout ensemble cast led by Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis, and Emmy nominee Ben Vereen, with original music from Lainey Wilson, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, Killer Mike, Yolanda Adams, Jon Bon Jovi, and more. It is written by Emmy-nominated writer Leslie Greif, Darrell Fetty, and John Sayles, with all eight episodes helmed by Academy Award–nominated director Roland Joffé.
The Gray House also stars Paul Anderson, Ian Duff, Hannah James, Robert Knepper, Christopher McDonald, Colin Morgan, Rob Morrow, Colin O’Donoghue, and Sam Trammell, with Keith David. The Republic Pictures limited series is from Territory Pictures, Revelations Entertainment and Big Dreams Entertainment, and is executive produced by Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary, Rod Lake, Howard Kaplan and Leslie Greif.
Directed by: Roland Joffé
Written by: Leslie Greif & Darrell Fetty and John Sayles
Executive Producers: Kevin Costner (Territory Pictures), Morgan Freeman (Revelations Entertainment), Lori McCreary (Revelations Entertainment), Rod Lake (Territory Pictures), Howard Kaplan (Territory Pictures), and Leslie Greif (Big Dreams Entertainment)
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Daisy May Head (born March 7, 1991) is an English actress known for her roles in Shadow and Bone (Genya Safin), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Sofina), and Guilt (Grace). Born in Fulham, London, to actor Anthony Head, she established her own career in film and television starting in the early 2010s.
Amethyst Davis grew up in Clemson, South Carolina, and attended Winthrop University in Rock Hill before relocating to Atlanta in 2017 to pursue acting professionally. She credits her upbringing, particularly her church community, with stripping away stage fright at an early age. She began her career with her break-out role in the 2016 web series Dick Kelly as Kelly Hopkins. Since then, she’s appeared in Fatal Attraction, Atlanta, and Kinfolk: The Series.
Robert Morrow is known for his portrayal of Dr. Joel Fleischman on Northern Exposure, a role that garnered him three Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations for Best Actor in a Dramatic Series, and later for his role as FBI agent Don Eppes on Numb3rs.
Sam Trammell is best known for his role as Sam Merlotte on the HBO fantasy drama series True Blood. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance as Richard Miller in Ah, Wilderness!
Robert Knepper is best known for playing villains, most notably Theodore “T-Bag” Bagwell on Prison Break. Born in Ohio, he began in theater before moving to TV/film in 1986. Other notable roles include Heroes, Twin Peaks, iZombie, Hitman, and The Hunger Games.
Christopher McDonald is a prolific American character actor known for playing arrogant or comedic antagonists, most notably Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore (1996) and Darryl Dickinson in Thelma & Louise (1991). With over 100 film credits, he has also starred in Requiem for a Dream, Quiz Show, and the series Hacks.
Hannah James is a British-American actress recognized for her breakout role as Emma Green in the PBS Civil War drama Mercy Street. Raised on a Virginia farm and trained at the Guildford School of Acting in England, she has appeared in Outlander, Supergirl, and Westworld. She splits her time between London and LA.
Keith David Williams is a prolific American actor, singer, and Emmy-winning voice artist known for his deep voice, commanding screen presence, and over 300 roles. Notable for roles in The Thing (1982), Platoon (1986), and Greenleaf, he is also famed for voicing Goliath in Gargoyles, The Arbiter in Halo, and Dr. Facilier in The Princess and the Frog.
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Noah joins Audra at the GCAC bar, where they reminisce about their time together in London and chat. Things are very friendly and light between them, until she mentions that she just got her dream job and is now working for Spectra-Charles Media. Noah is appalled because this company is the re-branded Newman Media, which Billy Abbott stole from his uncle, Adam. Noah is incredulous and asks Audra how she is okay working for an illegally-obtained company.
Kyle saunters up to the bar and joins their conversation, curious to hear Audra’s answer to Noah’s question. Audra says that she has not broken any laws because she was not involved in what happened to Newman Media. She explains that Billy struck some deal with Phyllis to get Newman Media and Chancellor, and then he had her fold Newman Media into Abbott Communications. He then moved to Chancellor and gave it to Sally. Kyle sides with Audra, indicating that he’s “good” with Victor and the Newman family losing their company, given the bad history between his family and Victor, and how Victor has threatened or hurt half the town. Kyle also indicates that he’s okay with Adam losing Newman Media and the loss of the Newman legacy. He laughingly says that Nikki can sell some jewelry and the Newmans will be “dandy.”
Chelsea runs into Sally at Crimson Lights, where they argue about Billy teaming up with Phyllis. Chelsea tries in vain to persuade Sally to side with her, to protect Billy and get him to do the right thing – returning the company to the Newman family. She’s concerned about Victor and Adam seeking revenge on Billy. Sally mentions that she broke up with Billy and re-branded the company to Spectra-Charles Media. She refuses to help Chelsea and walks out on her.
Nick and Victoria are at the Newman Ranch, discussing Phyllis’s takeover of Newman Enterprises. Victoria presents her plan to get Newman Enterprises back, telling Nick she is going to Milan soon to talk face-to-face with Summer, to get her to turn her back on Phyllis. She hopes this is a way to get Phyllis to ultimately cave and give the company back to Victor and the family. Nick is against Victoria’s plan because he believes that Victor will prevail, and he does not want his daughter being involved in the family conflict and becoming alienated from her mother. He declines Victoria’s request for him to come with her to Milan to talk to Summer. He instead persuades her to hold off for the night, so he can try to come up with another solution that would protect Summer and keep her out of the line of fire.
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Article written by Barbara 1/22/26

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Billy (after Nick barges into his home): Jeez, Nick. Where are your manners? Don’t you know you’re supposed to knock before you get invited into someone’s house?
Nick: I don’t need an invitation, you son of a bitch. All rules went out the window when you decided to mess with my family.
Adam: I shouldn’t be surprised that Billy would want to add Newman Media to his list of treasures. Makes sense that he would take the easy win.
Adam: When Phyllis double-crossed Cane and kept Newman Enterprises for herself, she screwed over four generations of Newmans, including her own daughter. I mean, you almost gotta admire the sheer audacity of it.
Sally: I don’t admire it at all.
Adam: Yes, well you have a soul and conscience. Something that is in short supply at the top of the new masthead.
Billy: You don’t look so good. Your leg still bothering you?
Nick: Go to hell.
Billy: Well, your father could tell me how to get there, huh? If he could afford a map.
Nick: You keep talking and you’re gonna be spitting a bunch of teeth out of your mouth.
Billy: Sorry. Is that supposed to be frightening to me?
Nick: We’ll see. Just keep talkin’.
Billy: Don’t embarrass yourself, Nick. The only blows in this fight have already landed, and they knocked you and the rest of the Newmans on your ass, which as far as I’m concerned – long overdue.
Nick: Wait – you think you’ve won?
Billy: I think it appears that way, yeah.
Nick: It’s not even round one, you idiot. You’re not gonna have time to print up new business cards by the time we’re done with you.
Nick: Your mother sold Chancellor to my father and now you won’t rest until you get it back, and it doesn’t matter how you do it or who you hurt to get there.
Billy: You’re damn right. And let me tell you something, it feels good.
Nick: You know, I actually like this Billy – you being honest. I mean, look at you You’re hurt. So you’re lashing out like a little three-year-old.
Nick: You going after Chancellor isn’t a business move, all right? It’s a temper tantrum from a spoiled brat.
Billy: Oh, are we sinking to name-calling now, Nick? Are we about to fight?
Nick: Say when.
Billy (to Nick, who is recovering from a broken leg and hobbling with a cane and leaning on his good leg): Oh yeah? You want me to hop around on one leg to make it fair?
Nick: You think that’s funny?
Billy: No, I think it’s sad. And it’s embarrassing.
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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)
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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
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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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Billy: How much chloroform did you actually use on Cane, Phyllis?
Phyllis: Uh, I used the recommended dosage that said when you wanna take out one of your enemies.
Billy: Me? You’re talking to me now? I was just in the neighborhood and popped in to say hello.
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Interview with Kristoffer Polaha and MŌRIAH
of the movie “Mimics” by Suzanne 2/11/26
I was very happy to speak to Kristoffer again because I have enjoyed his movies and TV shows for a long while now. It was great to meet actress/singer MŌRIAH as well. They both do a wonderful job in this quirky horror film. This is Polaha’s first time directing a film, but you wouldn’t know it. It has a great cast, too, including Stephen Toblosky, who plays Polaha’s grandfather. The movie opens tomorrow, just in time for Friday the 13th! Don’t miss it!
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*In Theaters Nationwide This Friday,
February 13, 2026!*
LOVE. LAUGHTER. FERGUS.
When a struggling impressionist and a contract for fame take center stage, the battle for a good man’s soul takes the spotlight.
BIOS:Kristoffer Polaha | DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, CAST (Sam Rheinhold)
Kristoffer Polaha first received attention for his portrayal of John F. Kennedy, Jr. in the TV movie, America’s Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story, opposite Portia de Rossi in 2003. Polaha is set to make his directorial debut in the horror Mimics on February 13th, 2026.
Over his three-decade career, Polaha has appeared in starring roles in series such as the acclaimed Life Unexpected, The Ringer opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar, and North Shore. Other series credits include Get Shorty with Ray Romano and Chris O’Dowd, the limited series Condor opposite William Hurt and Max Irons. In addition to co-starring with Rainn Wilson in Backstrom, he had a multi-season guest role on the acclaimed series Mad Men. Polaha has starred in 18 Hallmark Channel movies including one of their mystery movie franchises.
Polaha has appeared in Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman 1984 and is in Jurassic World: Dominion. He has appeared in numerous independent features, as well, including Where Hope Grows, Devil’s Knot (Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon), and the Tim Tebow film, Run the Race.
Currently, Polaha is in production on the Amazon MGM limited series, AMERICAN HOSTAGE, opposite Gianni Rabisi and Jon Hamm. Polaha plays “Dick Hall,” the president of Meridian Mortgage in Indiana who is taken hostage by Tony Kiritsis (Ribisi), who publicly accuses him of being a greedy and cutthroat monster. But the real human being is more complicated than that. The series is based on a true story that captured the attention of America in the 1970s.
Polaha was born in Reno, Nevada, and he is married to actress Julianne Morris. They have three sons. Official website
MŌRIAH’s work in both music and film have been nothing short of influential. After signing with SONY/Provident in Nashville, her sophomore album, “BRAVE,” soared to number 9 on Billboard’s CCM Charts, featuring a collaboration with GRAMMY award-winning rapper Andy Mineo.
On the silver screen, MŌRIAH held the starring role in “Because of Gracia” (2017) and portrayed legendary singer Loyce Whiteman in a Ronald Reagan biopic alongside Dennis Quaid (2022). MŌRIAH also made her theatrical debut in “Journey to Bethlehem”, a cinematic musical starring Antonio Banderas which premiered worldwide in Nov. 2023 through Sony Affirm. Currently, she graces the small screen as Bathsheba in the television series “The Chosen” (2023).
MŌRIAH’s influence extends beyond acting and music. MŌRIAH co-hosted the highly successful podcast “BECOMING:us” on K-LOVE/AccessMore alongside her GRAMMY AWARD-winning husband, Joel Smallbone, with whom she also co-produced the Lionsgate film “Unsung Hero,” scheduled for release in 2024.
MŌRIAH lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she recently wrote and produced her latest EP, “Curtain Call”. She is currently busy working on a new album with GRAMMY AWARD-winning producer Paul Mabury. Her dedication to artistry and commitment to a positive message continue to shine through, as fans follow along with a creative career that transcends boundaries and genres. Official website
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Phyllis (pondering to herself in Victor’s old office): I thought this place needed a woman’s touch, but it looks like it just really needs a bulldozer.
Billy: Oh, wow. Look at you. Hard at work, huh? You know, when you said you were gonna leave your mark at Newman, I didn’t think you meant interior design.
Phyllis: I’ve been here since dawn meeting with the staff, giving them their marching orders, all right? Anything else you wanna know?
Billy: Not from you, no. Where’s Cane?
Victor (to Nikki): Cane Ashby, it seems, truly loves his family. He’s very concerned about them. If I didn’t despise that son of a bitch as much as I do, I’d almost give him credit for having his priorities straight.
Victoria (to Victor): What have you always taught me? The deal isn’t done until the ink is dry on the contract. And it’s still not done until the money is in the bank.
Phyllis (to Billy): Why are you here? Why don’t you go back to being some business tycoon with your girlfriend? Nobody wants you here. Take the hint.
Phyllis (turning to look at Cane, but still talking to Billy): This is something I’ve known from the beginning, that he would be a problem, and it looks like Cane is kinda coming around to my way of thinking, right?
Billy: Here’s the problem, Phyllis. You actually think you have power. You don’t. You’re delusional. You’re simply riding his coattails, okay?
Nick: I just don’t think Dad would go that far
Adam: And I think he might.
Nick: Well, of course you would, Adam, because it’s something that you would do.
Adam: Not anymore.
Nick: Oh, why? ‘Cause the reform is complete, now?
Victoria (exasperated): Guys.
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At Society, the three Newman siblings discuss Dominic’s kidnapping and the latest developments, as well as Victor having Lily and Cane’s children kidnapped, and Lily going along with it. Victoria tells her brothers that she thinks their dad is not telling the truth about it. She claims that Cane is calling Victor’s bluff and planning retaliation against the entire family. She tells them she put together a plan to go against Phyllis legally, to get her to roll over on Cane behind their father’s back. Nick is against it because he thinks Lily is angry enough at Cane to go along with Victor’s plan; also, he thinks Lily is in on Victor’s plan in order to get Chancellor back. Victoria holds her ground and wants them to stick together and go behind their father’s back to save their family company by using Phyllis. The three of them simultaneously receive texts from Victor, summoning them to the ranch ASAP.
Victor and Nikki argue about him making Cane think that Lily and their children are in danger and him shutting her and their kids out of his plans to get Newman Enterprises back. He receives and shows her a photo on his phone of Lily and the twins at a hotel, appearing to be alright, and she apologizes for doubting him. He sends a copy of the photo to Cane.
When Victoria and her brothers arrive at the Newman ranch, Victor tells them Cane seems ready to make a deal. He shows them the photo of Lily and Cane’s kids taken at the hotel in Southern California as proof that his kidnapping scheme is proceeding as planned. The Newman siblings are skeptical but curious.
Holden and Claire are at an outdoor cafe in Los Angeles. She tells him she came to LA with him to get a break from Audra in Genoa City. He lets her know he’s in LA on a personal matter for Cane, to oversee the search for Lily and Cane’s children. She is appalled, given what Cane is doing to her family, but she sticks around in LA with Holden, so she can secretly find out about the disappearance of the art gallery owner there.
Phyllis is in Victor’s old office at Newman Enterprises, flashing back to when she angrily berated him. She also reviews ideas to redecorate the office. Billy enters, asking where Cane is. They bicker, and then Cane comes in, announcing a change in plans. He tells Billy he can’t sign off on giving him Chancellor yet because there’s a bump in the road. Billy gets angry, and Phyllis tries to intervene, but they’re all interrupted when Cane gets a phone call from Holden. He lets Cane know that the PI got hold of security footage of Lily and the children being led away from a hotel in downtown LA by someone in a baseball cap, and driven away in a black SUV with no license plate, looking scared. Then Cane gets the photo of Lily and his kids from Victor. He orders Billy to leave and then tells Phyllis about what the PI found out. He shows her the photo Victor sent and has a meltdown.
Billy goes home; Phyllis barges in to his place. She says that Cane is folding and that they’re about to lose everything. She tells him she needs his help with a way that would enable him to hold onto Chancellor for the rest of his life, but they have to act “so fast”.
Cane bursts into Newman Ranc,h calling Victor a “son of a bitch”. He tells Victor that he wins, demanding that Victor show him proof that Lily and the twins are safe and have been released, and then Victor can have his company back.
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Holden (to Cane): “I even like to think I’m a little like you. Although unlike you, I have yet to make and lose my first billion.”
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Sharon: “Are you sure she didn’t just go for a walk on the grounds?”
Noah: “Her suitcase is gone, and I doubt she took that for a walk around the ranch.”
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Victoria: “And here’s Dad, faking an abduction when his own grandson has been kidnapped. A shrink would have a field day with that, you know.”
Nikki: “I’m sure the irony isn’t lost on him, either.”
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Victoria (to Nikki about Victor): “It’s like there’s a symphony playing in his head, and he’s the only one who’s allowed to hear it.”
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Jack: “You look tired, Victor.”
Victor (laughs): “Are you concerned, or what?”
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Jack: “You’re a little hard to root for.”
Victor (laughs): “I assure you, I can live without your good wishes, Jack.”
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Jack (to Victor): “You really overplayed your hand, and now you’ve lost everything. It was a long time coming, but it was worth the wait.”
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Jack: “So then you’re the winner in all of this. That’s the story you’re peddling now?”
Victor: “Not a story, Jack. You just wait.”
Jack: “You want people to believe that. You’ve not only lost your company, you’ve lost your mind.”
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Adam: “And hopefully, this is gonna be over soon, and we can get back to what passes for normal around here.”
Chelsea: “You think that’s ever gonna happen?”
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Young and the Restless Opinion Article

Article written by Barbara 2/8/26
Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 2/2/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)
Rants: ![]()
Noah and Sienna – My opinion about these two has changed. My first impression has evolved because of seeing more of them together. I’m just not picking up any chemistry there. Older woman/younger man, fine, but in this case, Sienna is not only old enough to be Noah’s mother, the actress who plays her is actually the same age as Sharon Case, who plays Noah’s on-screen mother! It’s probably a combination of wardrobe, make-up and hair style, but IMHO, Sienna looks like a washed out, tired, old lady. And with the way she speaks, and her mannerisms, she comes off as having no class. I don’t know if it’s intentional, to try to contrast her and make a case for opposites attract, since Noah is wealthy and highly educated, but either way, I don’t care for this pairing.
Also, why did Noah introduce Sienna to Devon as a “good friend”?! Noah is in love with her! He’s planning to uproot himself from Genoa City and move to LA to be with her, FFS. Why didn’t he introduce her as his girlfriend?! ![]()
Raves: ![]()
I really liked how Nick spoke to Noah about his relationship with Sienna and laid out his legitimate (IMHO) concerns about it. Great dialogue.
Michael and Lauren – love these two! Michael never ceases to put a smile on my face. ![]()

I love the dress Phyllis wore on the 2/5/2026 episode!
What was shown this week in the storyline of Mariah kidnapping Dominic, who she reverted to calling Bowie, was pretty good. I liked Mariah’s monologue while she was talking to a sleeping Dominic, it was well done. In addition, the make-up and hair styling departments have done an appropriate 180 and now Abby looks just as would be expected for a devastated, distraught and desperate mother of a kidnapped little child – pale, dark circles under her eyes from crying and lack of sleep, and her hair is combed straight and plain.
The expressions of annoyance, dismay and what appeared to be confusion on Audra’s face while seated on the patio at Crimson Lights eavesdropping on Holden’s and Claire’s conversation about going to LA together – priceless! ![]()
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