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A recast is sometimes controversial and sometimes refreshing. In this case the fantastical nature of Cane’s return, with Billy Flynn in the role, has had hiccups, perhaps affecting how fans accept the character.
There are a few holes in the plot about his grand return that is making it hard for fans to digest the comeback as it’s been presented. Here are five of them!
1) Questionable Means
Cane credits his father Colin Atkinson with helping him to become an overnight gazillionaire with trains on all seven continents. Because rail travel didn’t lose status like the horse and buggy.
We have no way of knowing the truth of this claim, since Colin is supposedly dead and dead men tell no tales. Besides that, Colin was a two-bit swindler. Anything that Cane has by way of Colin is immediately suspect.
2) Cane’s Wonky Skill Set
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Even if Cane had help reaching the summit, he’s had to manage the subsequent wheelings and dealings all by himself. Does he have that kind of skill set? Is he really on Victor Newman’s (Eric Braeden) level, as the show would have us believe?
3) Lily is the Reason For Everything
Apparently Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) is the reason behind everything Cane has done for the last six years. Why?
They have been divorced for a long time, and apparently in contact via co-parenting their twins. In all that time Cane never thought to ask her out for coffee or take her to a Broadway show as a sign that he’s interested in her?
4) Where is Sam?
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Cane and Lily have referred to their twins, Sam and Maddie, but nothing has been said about Cane’s son, Sam, the result of an affair.
Much has been made about the mistakes that Cane made that ruined their relationship, shouldn’t his indiscretion be addressed? Or should we forget that Sam ever happened?
5) Who Wants Cane Dead?
Cane dragged Chance Chancellor (Connor Floyd) all the way over to France because he thought his life was in danger. He told the detective that he needed his protection and yet it was Chance who ended up being killed.
Everyone is now back in GC, but the whole “Cane is in mortal danger” plot has been dropped. That’s just sloppy storytelling.
Now it’s your turn—what do you think of Cane’s return to Y&R?
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Cane is slowly winning me over with a watchable storyline. I cannot get over the “1 train on every continent” said every other episode; it does make me snicker…. I still think Cane’s dad is alive even though Jill is said to have been with him at his demise.
The entire corporate takeover of Genoa City would have been better served with an Ashland Locke type of antagonist, but for now, I still abide with Cane.
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This story line is a mess and makes no sense. I don’t like the recast at all.
I absolutely can’t stand Cane and the whole storyline needs to exit The Young and Restless the actor SUCKS and Phyills needs to leave with him along with Billy all three of them SUCK and Billy will never change and neither will Phyills she is always woo woo is me and Billy is always wanting to be on top with the big boys and an glad his mother sold Chandler to Victor just waiting for these three players to permanently leave The Young and Restless ASAP
I couldn’t agree more.
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They should have brought Daniel Goddard back as Cane! And Mariah is a wasted storyline! Send her away . Put Tessa and Daniel together . Nick belongs with Phyllis and Adam with Sally! Should have never killed Cole! Audra should be with Billy.. two peas in a pod, can’t be trusted!
I absolutely love the new Cane! I love his cool demeanor and I hope he somewhat takes over more businesses
Especially Chancellor (not Jabot). I think Victor needs to get off his high horse and stop being so arrogant
I think he is getting too old & needs to be written out
I love Claire & wish Audra would get what she’s deserves
I would love to see Nate & Victoria get back together