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Some choose to label Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) as a bad guy on ‘The Young and the Restless’. Others understand why he does whatever is necessary to defend family and business interests. But, whatever one thinks, this infamous man is scheduled to be sent back to Walworth as soon as his Ian Ward (Ray Wise) inflicted bullet wound has been fully stabilized. Can Victor’s defenders logically argue that he should be released from prison instead?
Surely this question is a matter of when Victor will be released, not if. Deep devotees of ‘The Young and the Restless’ can’t imagine the lead male actor on the top network daytime drama indefinitely portraying his character inside a cell. So, the choices readers select in this poll will partially serve to reveal elements within their souls, rather than pure commentary about a fictional character’s actions.
Just a few months ago Victor blamed his family for testifying against him when he stood trial for kidnapping and fraud. Amoral beings often, if not always, claim to have committed no wrongs. That’s why they regularly argue that free will is an illusion and evil isn’t real. There’s always some outside factor that necessitates a justified reaction, in their minds. But, Victor was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in jail. So, that seemed to indicate his philosophy of life had failed.
Last year, Victor came upon the knowledge that his fiercest foe, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman), had a doppelganger residing in a Peruvian jail. ‘The Mustache’ went to see Marco Anaselli (also played by Peter Bergman) on his own accord and orchestrated his release. Victor had Jack abducted, while simultaneously facilitating Marco’s insertion in his place. Victor believed that Jack was once again trying to topple Newman Enterprises and therefore rationalized all of his reactions.
But, multiple crimes were committed along the way. How was it that Victor’s family was involved? Of course they weren’t, as honest fans of ‘The Young and the Restless’ would admit to under oath. Yes, it’s true that the rehashing seen above intentionally omits information in defense of Victor’s cause. Purposely mimicking Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) before him, this scribe rests his case, while also allowing all readers to offer their valued input inside this digital space.
What do fans of ‘The Young and the Restless’ think? Should Victor be released from prison? Vote in our poll below!
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Victor definitely deserves to be in jail. And his family had every right to testify against him in court. Of course he will be released because of the nature of the show, but he doesn’t deserve to be released.
He needs to be under house arrest!
Yes, Victor needs to be out of prison. He is, after all, the show’s leading male character, and I can’t imagine how his stories will continue to play out from behind bars. He also needs to be redeemed a little.
Victor is so much more interesting going around in his suit causing trouble than in jail. I don’t know how the show will hold out when he leaves as we keep hearing he is going to do. They can’t just pop another man in his place like they do other characters. I do wish they would find a plausible Billy. They seem to grab anyone available and then find out they just don’t fit the part. Someone has to get in that show that will take over when he leaves to retire. Victoria is a wimp and Nick comes and goes. Summer will probably be made CEO. JUST KIDDING
The new NO CHEMISTRY Billy totally agree, needs to go n take NO ACTING Summer with him —- Get rid of them both!!!!!!
If Victor is allowed out of jail, I am done with the show!