Photo Credit: Brad E. Young

Justin Hartley has truly embraced the role of Adam Newman, on The Young and the Restless, and made it his own.  Hartley’s character has certainly been through an emotional roller coaster due to his father, Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) conniving, manipulative ways.

I had a number of scenarios in mind when Adam approached the day of his trial, but taking a plea bargain and receiving a sentence of thirty years in prison was not one of them.

Hartley’s moving portrayal of Adam’s farewell to his wife, Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan), and their son, was heartbreaking.  Having watched soaps for so long, I completely expected an eleventh hour savior.  Instead we watched Adam taken away from all those people he loves.

Photo Credit: Brad E. Young
With Chrishell Stause

Adam’s father, Victor, has promised to get his son free, once he can manage to get his own prison sentence reduced.  However, Adam does not hold any value in his father’s commitment as it is clear whoever Victor’s partner was in setting up Adam, leading to his unjustified arrest, is not cooperating.

Audience viewers now know the mystery woman who helped Victor is Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson), whose vendetta against Adam is evident.

I look forward to seeing how this storyline will play out and am completely enthralled by Justin Hartley’s powerful portrayal of Adam Newman.

How do you think Adam will earn his freedom?  Will Victor’s initial plan be exposed or will there be another surprise twist to this storyline?

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