At this point, it’s almost impossible to talk about Scream 7 without talking about the mess that occurred in trying to get it actually made. In August 2023, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the directors of 2022’s Scream and 2023’s Scream VI, exited the project. Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon took their place, and soon after, the SAG-AFTRA strike also paused pre-production on the film. Most notably, however, in November 2023, Melissa Barrera, the star of the last two Scream films, was ridiculously fired for pro-Palestinian comments on social media, with co-star Jenna Ortega leaving the project the next day. A month later, Landon would also step down as director.

Since then, it seemed as though Spyglass, the production studio behind the franchise, went into damage control, following criticisms and talk of boycotting further installments, as well as the big creative plan for Barrera and Ortega’s characters now falling apart. Kevin Williamson, the writer of the first two Scream films and Scream 4, was brought back to the franchise as writer and director — his first time behind the camera since 1999’s Teaching Mrs. Tingle. After a pay dispute left series star Neve Campbell out of Scream VI, the actress announced in 2024 that she would be returning for the seventh installment, and since then, many other former cast members — including many who are canonically dead — were revealed to also be coming back.

Scream 7 needs a history lesson before one sees it, because it’s important to know how this mess began and how it led to this film, a desperate attempt to keep fans excited about a franchise that is falling apart in front of their eyes. This was once a series that made its original trilogy, got out on its own terms, and didn’t return for over a decade until it had something to say about the modern state of horror. After that, it didn’t come back for another 11 years with 2022’s Scream, but since that point, this series has been returning without much to say regarding horror films. But as one character says in Scream 7, when they ceremoniously once again state “the rules” of the film, this time, it’s all about nostalgia for the first movie, and disastrously so. After all these years and all the effort in keeping the story afloat, Scream 7 just might be the death blow for this once-meta franchise, as it’s now simply a ghost(face) of what it once was.

Sidney Prescott and Her Daughter Can’t Escape Ghostface in ‘Scream 7’

Scream 7 introduces a Sidney Prescott who is living a small-town life, running a coffee shop — oh, and now, she’s Sidney Evans, having married local cop Mark Evans (Joel McHale, who isn’t Patrick Dempsey’s cop, Mark Kincaid, whom Sidney ended up with in Scream 3), with whom she has three kids. While the two youngest are away with their grandparents, Sidney’s oldest daughter, Tatum (Isabel May), is frustrated about how her mom avoids talking about her past, not to mention her difficulty in trusting Tatum’s boyfriend, Ben (Sam Rechner). Sidney’s reluctance to revisit her life story doesn’t stop everyone in town from essentially still knowing about it, with plenty of streaming documentaries and books available about her time in Woodsboro.

As is always the case, however, Sidney can never get away from her past. When a couple dies at a rental property that’s been built to look like Stu Macher’s (Matthew Lillard) old house in Woodsboro, and a new Ghostface seems to be lurking around Sidney’s new home, this former final girl is forced to once again protect herself, as well as her family, from the killer who has caused her so much pain before. Of course, there are plenty of people in Tatum’s life who could be the killer, while familiar faces show up to help Sidney once again. Obviously, this means the return of Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), as well as Mindy and Chad Meeks-Martin (Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding, the only actors to reprise their roles from the last two sequel films).

‘Scream 7’ Tries and Fails To Remind Viewers Why They Originally Loved This Franchise

The Scream franchise has always been self-referential, from the in-universe Stab movies to the constant recitation of horror movie tropes. But Scream 7’s references to the past feel needier and lacking in the charm they used to have, as though the filmmakers just want to play the hits and hope they still work. There are unnecessary and extremely silly cameos that seem like Williamson and co-writer Guy Busick were reading through Reddit fan posts and trying to predict what their audience might want to see happen. Early on, it’s made clear that the killer must be obsessed with Sidney’s past, and we’ve seen this all before. It’s as though Scream 7 knows this universe has run out of steam, yet still tries to keep chugging along on pure nostalgia alone.

While Scream has always been used as a commentary on the state of horror films, Scream 7 entirely does away with that theme. Beyond a reminder that this story is all about nostalgia (a fact we can easily tell by where the story goes), this sequel has nothing to say about the horror genre itself. At times, it seems like Scream 7 might be making technology or AI part of its larger thesis, yet it only uses deepfakes and image alteration as a tool rather than saying anything interesting about its power in the wrong hands. The first Scream launched as a parody of horror films, but at this point, this franchise is simply no different than the films it once used to poke fun at.

It’s Great to See Sidney and Gale Together Again, but ‘Scream 7’ Proves the Franchise Has Run Out of New Ideas

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Even though Scream 7 is fairly hollow from a screenplay standpoint, Williamson does make some clever choices as the film’s director. The framing of certain shots has fun with the idea that Ghostface might be around any corner, and Williamson toys with the idea of different perspectives, especially when Ghostface attacks. Williamson also knows how to draw the eye in one particular direction before he surprises the viewer from another, and that does lead to some decent Ghostface jumpscares.

It’s also just great to see Campbell and Cox back together again. Even though Cox’s Gale has very little to do here, watching their dynamic is always a joy. Scream 7 knows that these two have a conflicted, uneasy friendship that has lasted for decades and understands that they’ll still get under each other’s skin after all this time. As for the rest of the new cast, May’s Tatum is the only real standout, doing a serviceable job as the timid daughter of a woman everyone generally considers to be a badass. Following in the footsteps of one of the greatest “final girls” of all time is a tough role, but May is mostly up to the task.

By and large, however, after all the failed plans for its sequels and complications that it’s brought upon itself, Scream 7 is proof that this once-great horror franchise doesn’t have any fresh ideas to offer. The well is dry, and Ghostface’s games just aren’t as fun as they once were. By the time we get the killer reveal, and the motive is explained, it’s hard not to laugh at how far this universe has fallen from its original heights. Scream used to poke fun at the silliness of horror movies and laugh at the genre’s clichés, but now, it’s indistinguishable from the films it once gleefully lampooned, in what is easily the worst installment so far. The Scream universe can only play to fans’ nostalgia for the first film so many times, and at this point, any remaining goodwill has long been tapped out. After 30 years of kills, it’s time for Ghostface to finally put the knife down.

Scream 7 is now playing in theaters.

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Release Date

February 27, 2026

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Runtime

114 Minutes

Director

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Kevin Williamson

Writers

Kevin Williamson, Guy Busick, James Vanderbilt

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Producers

William Sherak, Paul Neinstein

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Pros & Cons

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• Kevin Williamson makes some clever choices as a director.
• It’s always great to see Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox together again.

• Scream 7 relies too heavily on nostalgia for the first film and playing the hits.
• The story itself is hollow, with no real commentary on modern horror films.
• It’s clear that this franchise has run out of new ideas.

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Two high school students facing rape charges are accused of assaulting four teens in a varsity basketball locker room, according to court documents detailing the attacks.

At Mark Morris High School in Longview on February 19, police arrested two teens on charges of second-degree rape, unlawful imprisonment with sexual motivation, indecent liberties with forcible compulsion, and indecent exposure, according to city officials, Us Weekly previously reported.

Court documents obtained by KOIN say that the teens, who are 16 and 17, brought junior varsity basketball players inside the varsity team’s locker room, where they allegedly sexually assaulted them during multiple incidents occurring between November 2025 and January 2026.

A police investigation was initiated after a father of a 14-year-old boy said that a few varsity basketball players had attacked his son on several occasions, according to court documents viewed by the TV station.

Six players are accused of being involved in the assaults, but only two have been criminally charged, according to police, the TV station reported.

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The names of the students who have been arrested were not released because of their ages, officials have said.

“The Longview Police Department recognizes the concern this situation has created in our community and understands that many are looking for updates,” police said in a news release on Wednesday, February 25. “The investigation remains active, and detectives continue their work each day.”

After the 14-year-old’s father called police on February 9, an officer spoke with the freshman Mark Morris student, who said that “he and other [junior varsity] players had been getting pulled into the varsity team room and sexually assaulted, according to a probable cause statement published online by KATU.

While detailing some of the assaults, the 14-year-old said that varsity players allegedly put “their penises and buttocks” on the victims’ “face and mouth,” engaged in “digital penetration of their buttocks,” and “one incident where the varsity players took a can of Bio-Freeze and sprayed it into his rectum,” the probable cause statement says.

The three other victims include a second 14-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, according to police.

The 17-year-old told investigators that on one occasion, a suspect “exposed his bare genitals” and “rubbed his genitals on the drinking portion of [his] water bottle after basketball practice on January 28, the probable cause statement obtained by KATU says.

This teen told his father, who notified the Mark Morris Basketball coach, leading to the school to investigate alleged assaults inside the locker room, the court filing says.

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In a statement on February 19, Longview Public Schools Superintendent Karen L. Cloninger said that the accusations were “deeply troubling and inconsistent with what our school district stands for,” KOIN reported.

“We remain committed to cooperating with the law enforcement investigation,” the statement added.

The two teens facing charges initially appeared in court on Friday, February 20, KATU reported. They are scheduled to return to court on March 3.

It is unclear if they retained legal representation or entered pleas as of February 26.

“These cases are serious and require careful, methodical investigation,” Longview police said. “Detectives are actively reviewing evidence, following up on leads, and assessing information as it is received. While everyone would prefer a quick resolution, a thorough investigation takes time and attention.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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Jennifer Lopez recently shared a touching tribute to her “wonder twins” on their 18th birthday, emphasizing their unbreakable bond: “It has always been the three of us,” the singer continued. “We have been on this journey together.”

And in light of the milestone, Max and Emme’s journey to adulthood with their famous parents (dad is Latin music icon Marc Anthony) is anything but typical, an insider shared exclusively with Us Weekly. But the superstar exes have always put their children first.

“They have had a very atypical childhood. They have lived between New York, Florida and California on and off, and attended boarding school in Florida for some time,” said the insider. “In the past few years, they have been in school in California and lived at home with Jennifer, and this is the closest she has ever been with them in a more traditional way.”

The former power couple wed in June 2004 and separated in July 2011, finalizing their divorce in June 2014, six years after welcoming twins Emme and Max, who turned 18 on February 22.

J. Lo, 56, and Anthony, 57, “have always moved around a lot and worked in different locations, and Marc is famous for his nonstop touring schedule,” the insider added.

Lopez notably kicked off her new concert residency, Up All Night Live in Las Vegas, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in December 2025, and her final gig is set for late March.

Anthony also has his own Vegas…My Way! residency, which kicked off February 13 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, and runs through August 2026.

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And over the years, the twins’ relationship with their parents has evolved.

“When the children were little, they definitely spent more time with [Anthony], and he would do what he could to accommodate their schedule, even sending private jets to bring them to see him,” the source added. “But that became more difficult and more infrequent.”

“It was [due to] a variety of things — the kids getting older and being in boarding school, Marc traveling. It wasn’t one thing,” continued the source. “Jennifer is the primary parent. [Marc] defers to her. It works for everyone.”

In her social media post the “All I Have” songstress gushed about her journey to motherhood reflecting on the unforgettable day her twins arrived. “When I would hold you as infants, I honestly felt as if I were holding two angels sent straight from heaven above,” she wrote in the post on Instagram alongside a video featuring some of her favorite memories over the years. “My life was changed forever. I cannot believe you are now adults.”

“It has always been the three of us,” the actress continued. “We have been on this journey together. We have always had each other to hold on to and be that steady presence in the middle of any snowstorm. And I promise you, my beautiful coconuts, no matter how big you get, that’s how it will always be.”

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Eight years after her split with Anthony, J. Lo married fourth husband Ben Affleck in 2022. They divorced three years later. (Lopez was previously married to Ojani Noa from 1997 to 1998 and to dancer Cris Judd from 2001 to 2003.)

Anthony is a soon-to-be father of eight. In addition to his kids with J. Lo, the crooner is also dad to Arianna Muñiz, 31, and Chase Muñiz, 28, with ex-girlfriend Debbie Rosado, as well as Cristian Muñiz, 24, and Ryan Muñiz, 22, with his first wife Dayanara Torres and son Marco, 2, with current wife Nadia Ferreira. (Anthony and Ferreira, 26, announced in January that they are currently expecting their second child together.)

“Marc is a very loving father, he loves all of his children,” continued the source. “He provides for them financially and that is his standard of being a good father. He may not be able to give his time and physically be there, but he communicates with all of his children and tries to provide for them.”

“All in all, they are all on good terms at this point. He is healthier physically and emotionally than he was when they were younger,” added the source.

“The twins have relationships with some of [their older siblings]. Marc’s older sons have always tried to foster a relationship with Max.”

And the insider told Us the one-time celebrity couple also remain friends.

“Jennifer and Marc are amicable. They have no ill will toward each other,” said the source. “They understand each other and their unconventional lifestyles.”

Bold and the Beautiful recalls that Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) have hated each other for decades, but their mutual dislike is about to reach new heights, especially because they are both defending people they love.

We’re going to talk about things getting really, really unpleasant between Bill and Ridge. I suspect things are going to go to a whole new level that’s nuclear. Let’s get into it.

Bold and the Beautiful: Ridge Forrester’s Flip-Flop on Eric Forrester’s Future at Forrester Creations

So, recently we had a rare moment where Bill was shocked because Ridge agreed with Bill that, yes, he discarded Eric Forrester (John McCook). That came right after Ridge had that heart-to-heart with Eric and realized he hadn’t been listening to his dad or considering his father’s feelings. It came off like Ridge was blinded by his fear of losing Eric.

Ridge did agree with Bill on that point, but it wasn’t too long until Ridge was back to raging and being high-handed and making decisions for Eric behind his back. He told Ridge that he would come back to Forrester, but he didn’t say when. And he didn’t say that he was cutting off his arrangement with Katie Logan (Heather Tom).

John McCook said in an interview that Eric was going to come back to Forrester Creations, but on his own terms, which means his own timeline. Ridge assumed just because he wanted to that Eric was going to walk away from Logan ASAP. But we’ve had no confirmation like that from Eric.

The Battle Over the Logan Launch and Eric’s Designs on B&B

Recently, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge agreed that Eric is definitely done at Logan. With no irony at all, Ridge was saying he treated his dad like a child before and he wasn’t going to do it anymore. And then five seconds later, he was already back to it.

He told Katie, Bill, and then later Brooke that Eric was done at Logan. He said it in the confrontation with them and then again at Brooke’s house right after saying, “I treated my dad like a child and I’m not going to do it anymore.” And He literally just did it a second later.

It would be nice if Ridge would step back, take two seats, and let Eric decide what he’s going to do with his life. Meanwhile, Katie and Bill were talking over at Spencer and he told her, “No matter what, the designs that Eric made are going to be used for the Logan launch because Bill already paid Eric a big chunk of change to create them.”

Dollar Bill Spencer Refuses to Back Down Against Ridge on Bold

Katie’s worried about pressuring Eric, but Bill’s mindset is don’t care, Logan’s still going to launch. Now, he doesn’t want Eric hurt or anything, but he’s also not going to stop the momentum they have going. And he’s definitely not going to let Ridge talk to Katie that way and then convince her to tank her own business.

So, we’re about to see things really ratchet up between Ridge and Bill like it was back in the heyday, especially since Ridge and Brooke keep attacking Katie. I know if you’re on team Brooke, you’re going to see it the other way, but we know Dollar Bill isn’t going to stand still for his wife being talked to like that.

Ridge is going to lose it over Logan keeping Eric’s designs. He’s already mentally put them into the Forrester couture line when Bill bought and paid for those designs. Let’s talk about the massive war brewing between Bill and Ridge and how bad this may get.

Legal Disputes and Specific Performance in the Fashion Industry on Bold and the Beautiful

The first thing I see happening is Bill may be adamant that Eric has to honor his commitment to Logan. Now, Ridge says it’s over and he has said that Eric’s not working there anymore. Both he and Brooke have insisted that Eric’s time at Logan is done, but it’s not Ridge or Brooke’s decision. It is Eric’s.

However, he may decide to walk away. The stress may just be too much and he doesn’t like the materials that Bill was buying. Or, Eric may decide to stay at Logan and finish the one collection he promised, but Bill’s attitude may rub Eric the wrong way. That’s conflict that could make him step back.

Bill can’t force Eric to finish the line and help launch Logan, even if they did have a signed contract about that, because that’s called personal service. You can’t force somebody to do something. If they decide not to fulfill the contract, you can go sue them and you can get damages, but you actually can’t force them to do the work. That’s called specific performance. A judge can’t make somebody do a job. You can make them pay for refusing to do the job that they agreed to, though.

Bill Spencer Threatens to Expose Forrester Family Secrets

If Eric doesn’t honor their verbal agreement, worst case, Bill could try and sue Eric for damages. But more likely, Bill would just press forward and use Eric’s designs and even keep his name on them just because he probably can.

Katie seems nervous about it. She cares about Eric and doesn’t want to hurt or upset him. But if he leaves Katie in the lurch, she may not have a lot of choice. And that’ll infuriate Ridge and I think he’ll go off on Bill and Katie about it.

The second thing I see going down is Bill could take Ridge and Eric’s family drama into the public eye and do damage in the pages of Eye on Fashion. Bill could air out the dirty Forrester laundry and tell the world that Ridge fired Eric, aka forcibly retired him.

Public Fallout and Potential Sabotage for Forrester Creations on B&B

Bill could make it public that Eric turned to Logan to make Ridge, you know, and so Bill could say this to make Ridge and Brooke look terrible to the whole fashion industry. What Ridge did to Eric was rotten. Whether he meant it to be or not, even though Ridge had good intentions, he did hurt Eric.

If the entire fashion industry finds out what Ridge did to his amazing iconic dad, there could be fallout for Ridge and for Brooke and ultimately for Forrester Creations. We all know Bill would love to see Ridge publicly humiliated on Bold and the Beautiful.

Another way this war could wage is Eric may agree to finish the launch, but only if he gets top-notch Forrester level materials and fabrics that he wants because the cat’s out of the bag now. So there’s no reason they can’t use the same fabric source as Forrester.

Ridge Forrester Plays Dirty to Sabotage the Logan Line on Bold

If they do, Ridge might play dirty and try to get this supplier to cut off Logan and not sell to Katie and Bill to sabotage them. I absolutely think Ridge could do that. Ridge keeps saying Katie’s going to fail and he may decide to make sure that she does.

I also expect as part of this war that Ridge and Brooke are going to keep harassing Katie, if you like that word or not, but keep at her and keep blaming her for Eric and his issues and for him working at Logan. This week, Ridge is snarking to Brooke that once again, Katie didn’t do anything wrong and Ridge was sarcastically calling her “poor Katie.”

Then Brooke was sniping that Katie stole the Logan name and she stole Eric. They are very anti-Katie right now. I can see them trash-talking her to people they know in the industry to undermine Logan’s launch.

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This is another way Ridge can make sure Katie fails. I absolutely think he’s capable of doing it. I think Brooke might as well because making sure Katie fails also means that Bill fails and he’ll lose all the money he invested in Logan, and we know Ridge would love that.

One last thing I could see in this Bill versus Ridge war is Katie may have regrets about launching Logan because of just the nastiness that it’s caused. But I suspect Eric may still encourage Katie and want to make the launch great for her.

Eric may do that despite him not liking Bill, and things may shift. You know, Eric and Bill might yet bond. They were halfway getting along, and that would drive Ridge absolutely bat crap crazy. He would be so furious and would blame Katie for Eric bonding with Bill.

Things are about to get wildly dramatic and chaotic for the Forresters and Spencers. We’ll see what happens, but I’m here for it all as Ridge and Bill go to war.

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February 26, 2026
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Young and the Restless puts Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) officially on the dangerous path of drug addiction, and things are about to get dark and messy for him. It’s going to cause problems for all of the Newmans—possibly catastrophic problems.

We’re going to discuss what awful things lie ahead unless Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), Sharon Newman (Sharon Case), or somebody realizes that Nick is spiraling out right in front of them and performs an intervention before it goes too far. I doubt they will. So let’s get into it.

Nick Newman’s Spiraling Fentanyl Addiction on Young and the Restless

Right now, the writing is on the wall and you can already see what’s coming for Victor’s hothead son. Ever since we saw Nick with that baggie of fentanyl pills from Matt Clark (Roger Howarth), we knew things were going to get rough.

It’s already started because Nick is popping fentanyl after gobbling up multiple bottles of prescription pain pills that his doctor gave him. Sharon mentioned that Nick shouldn’t have gone through those pills so fast. That’s because he didn’t stay in the hospital and properly recover with the good IV drip meds.

Once the legal pain pills ran out, Nick turned to fentanyl. So, what happens when he runs out of Matt’s little baggie of pills? Well, that’s when I think things are going to really take a sharp downturn for Nick. I want to talk about what his downfall looks like if nobody stops it.

Will Nick Newman Turn to Street Dealers for More Opioids on Y&R?

I think it’s highly likely that once the pills from Matt are gone, Nick will turn to a street dealer for either more fentanyl or more opioid pills of some other type. Matt is back soon, but I would hope that Nick wouldn’t ask Matt to refill his drug baggie because a lot of people in LA overdosed on bad fentanyl.

I’m sure Nick doesn’t want to give Matt the satisfaction of knowing that he got him hooked on fentanyl or give him the chance to kill him. But I bet that Matt will see the signs of addiction written all over Nick. Of course, that would just thrill Matt.

With Matt free as he is right now, I also expect that Nick is going to go looking for more pills so that he can be ready to hunt Matt down and physically fight him. Right now, he’s just not able to do that. He’s in pain and he’s weak. The drugs are causing significant problems.

Nick seeking out street drugs is also very dangerous. He would be out there buying unknown substances from sketchy people. That could be really, really bad.

The Newman Family Notice Nick’s Increasing Aggression and Erratic Behavior on Young and the Restless

The second thing is, I think Nick is going to scare Nikki, Victor, and all the Newmans with his ongoing pain that should be diminishing at this point. Plus, we’ve got Nick’s growing aggression, and the family’s already been talking about him behind his back.

Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) expressed her concern for Nick and said he wasn’t acting like himself, but he brushed her off. She warned Nick to be careful with the pain meds, and he brushed her off again. Victoria is on alert, but she’s also very distracted by the Newmans losing their business and her wanting revenge on Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford).

Nikki and Victor were also a little thrown by Nick’s outburst regarding Matt. They know how much Nick hates Matt, but they can tell this is not Nick’s usual behavior. It’s over the top. He’s already snapped at Sharon and Noah Newman (Lucas Adams).

Nick’s son and ex-wife were probably the first ones to get worried. Sharon and Noah are soon going to have more to worry about because things are only going to get worse from here. I’m sure Nick is going to keep taking the fentanyl until it runs out and then take whatever illegal pain medication he can get his hands on.

Phyllis Summers Faces Nick Newman’s Drug-Fueled Fury

The next thing I expect is that Phyllis is going to have to deal with a drugged-up, angry Nick. He is getting more and more confrontational with Phyllis. We know Nick has already fallen into this area where he’s just beyond session furious with Phyllis for stealing his family’s empire.

Nick flat-out vowed to destroy Phyllis. He just got in her face again this week. It was right as Sharon was actually making progress with Phyllis and was softening her up.

But Nick is so drug-addled and unhinged that he came in like a bull in a china shop, raging. Phyllis then decided that he and Sharon were tag-teaming her, and she walked out. Sharon was very clearly annoyed and told Nick she was making progress with Phyllis, but of course, Nick didn’t believe it.

I do wonder if Phyllis might also notice something’s off because she has a long history with Nick. She knows him very well and she knows about his temper. We all know about his temper, but this is a new level.

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Maybe Phyllis will warn Sharon that she thinks something is seriously wrong with Nick over and above his anger regarding Matt and the Newman business. Even if Sharon and Phyllis tried to tell the Newman family, they might not listen on Young and the Restless.

The Newmans hate Phyllis and they would probably disregard Sharon because they’re so busy trying to get back their company business. In the end, we could see Sharon and Phyllis actually working together to try and help Nick if his family doesn’t do anything.

Also, With Matt Clark back on the scene in Genoa City in March, we could see Nick get his wish and kill Matt. However, it might come off looking like Nick murdered him instead of it being self-defense, especially if he kills Matt while hopped up on illegal street drugs.

Will Nick Newman Murder Matt Clark While Under the Influence?

We know Matt is already threatening Noah, and we’ve heard Nick tell multiple people that he was going to literally kill Matt. Given Nick’s pain and his drug rages, he may actually do it.

If Nick goes nuts and flat-out murders Matt, he might be arrested and face criminal charges. That would give Matt the last laugh looking up from hell. If Nick comes after him like that, Matt might even get the chance to frame Nick again for his murder like last time.

You may remember when Matt ripped out his own breathing tube to implicate Nick in his death. Nick beat those charges last time, but he might not get so lucky this time. If Nick kills him while high on drugs, he might go to prison when what he really needs is rehab.

A Possible Overdose Could Lead Nick Newman to Rehab or a Mental Facility on Young and the Restless

One final thing that could come from this addiction storyline is that Nick could actually overdose. I feel certain that if he does, he would survive. The fentanyl that Matt gave him might have been clean, or maybe some of the pills are tainted. Detective James Burrow (Matt Cohen) has already mentioned overdose deaths from Matt’s fentanyl ring.

Obviously, we don’t want Nick killed off and we don’t want Josh Morrow leaving. I don’t think it would happen. But if he ODs, then Victor, Nikki, Noah, Sharon, and everybody would see just how serious this is and that Nick is drowning in addiction and really needs help.

Rehab would be great. A psychiatric hospital might also be a good place for him after the Matt ordeal. It would be wild if he ended up at a mental health facility and it was the same one Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) was sent to. That is also where the soon-to-return Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) pops up.

We’ll see where this all lands. Things are heating up for Nick, and his drug-fueled rages this week are just the tip of the messy iceberg. I have a feeling things are about to get a lot worse for Nick and the Newmans before they get better.