The Young and the Restless (Y&R) character Victor Newman (Eric Braeden)
shares a lot in common with Eric Forrester (John McCook)
from The Bold and the Beautiful.
Both of the men want to stay at the top of their family companies regardless of age. They’re also in a bitter fight with their sons. Keep on reading to learn more.
The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Victor Newman & Eric Forrester’s Last Hurrah
Fans noticed a similarity between the storylines on Y&R and B&B. Both of the patriarchs are having their last hurrah.
The user Bestsey posted on the SoapCentral.com Message Boards: “Victor Newman and Eric Forrester’s last hurrah.”
Victor wants is once again retain the reigns of Newman Media. Eric Forrester never stepped down from Forrester Creations.
He doesn’t want to be pushed out of his company. He thinks his son Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) is kicking him out already. Eric wants to create his own line for the final time.
This means a lot to him because he wants to stay on top. Eric has a lot in common with Victor, who also wants to be on top for the final time.
The only difference between their situation is that Ridge loves his father even though he’s hot-headed. This fashion showdown could be a fun thing for the fans and the father-and-son duo.
Victor can’t have fun with his adult kids. His daughter Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) threw a tantrum when she found out the news.
She always cries when she doesn’t get what she wants. Victoria stormed out of the office and had hot sex with her boyfriend Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic).
Y&R Spoilers – The Parallels In Genoa City & Los Angeles
Fans are seeing the parallels between these two storylines. They took to the thread to share their thoughts.
One argued: “Victor Newman has bullied people since day one on the show [… ] Eric Forrester has every right to want to design a ‘final’ line for Forrester…”
Other fans noted that they feel bad for both of the characters. It’s clear that they’re both stubborn and strong men who don’t want to retire.
It’s incredible to see two older men have their own storylines at the same time. It’s unheard of in the daytime world.
“I noticed that similarity as well. Almost as if they are preparing us for both patriarchs to ‘finish strong,’” one fan noted.
“Not the first time these two soap operas have had nearly identical storylines going on at the same time,” another user wrote.
What are your thoughts? Do you think Eric Forrester and Victor Newman have a lot in common? What do you think of these two storylines playing out? Sound off below in the comment section.
Source: https://www.soapoperaspy.com/2023/what-yr-victor-newman-has-in-common-with-bb-eric-forrester/