Newcomer Matt Cohen Feels Right At Home on Y&R
Matt Cohen made his debut on The Young and the Restless as Detective Burrows. He made some shocking claims about Noah Newman’s crash, which has fans wondering if he’s up to no good.
Key Takeaways
- Matt Cohen is best known for his role as Dr. Griffin Munro on General Hospital.
- Now, he’s putting on his detective cap on Y&R.
- Cohen admitted that he’s in good company with the cast, which boasts soap legends.
- He also shared what fans can expect from his alter ego.
Something New and Something Old
It’s been years since Cohen acted on a daytime soap. Over the years, Cohen has also appeared in hit primetime dramas, including How to Get Away With Murder, Supernatural, and 90210.
Stepping onto the set of Y&R feels new to him, but he’s loving it. In his interview with Soap Opera Digest, Cohen admitted that he felt right at home upon joining the cast.
He’s reunited with his former GH co-stars Hayley Erin, Michelle Stafford, Roger Howarth, and Tamara Braun. He’s also working alongside his friend, Michael Graziadei.
“We are really having fun,” Cohen told Soap Opera Digest. “It’s a bunch of old friends getting to play around on the stage again, and it’s been really rewarding.”
The cast has welcomed him with open arms. He’s also digging the new vibes and the new side of himself that he gets to explore through his character. Cohen calls this opportunity “the best situation to walk into.”

Is Detective Burrow a Good Cop or a Bad Cop?
Detective Burrow made his debut on the Thursday, October 16 episode. By Friday, fans are noticing that there’s something off about him, and they’re not alone. Sharon (Sharon Case) and Nick (Joshua Morrow) noticed that as well, but they just want to focus on Noah’s (Lucas Adams) recovery for now.
During the interview, Cohen shared what fans can expect from his new alter ego, which he has been itching to play for a while. “He’s good, he’s bad, he’s everything in between,” he teased.
So far, Cohen is going along with the ride, and so are the viewers. They’re not sure what to make of him or his appearance. It seems that this case will follow them all the way back to Genoa City.
In the interview, Cohen teased that his persona is “going to get to the bottom of it.” What he finds could shock everyone. It sounds like Detective Burrows is going all in on Noah’s case, one way or another.