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[naijakdramaqueen]

I apologize in advance, but I completely disagree with this whole consensus of there being rewrites and the amount of vitriol and unrealistic criticism that has been thrown at the writers, in my opinion. I feel, we are humans and tend to be creatures of habit, so I am already hesitant and a bit eye-rolling at the absolute conviction that these "rewrites" are as severe as is portrayed. I can go back to some old, saved GH threads in the last year, few years, decades; where people claim dissatisfaction with the current regime and promote the fact that these new head writers are going to change GH for the better, fitting the storylines closer to the "mold" of what fans expect GH to be. And then, inevitably; once the new writers are in place, suddenly everything is a rewrite and characters aren't themselves, so now we want the old writers back because at least they knew our characters. Now think about how many cycles since General Hospital has aired where we have gone through this routine. And I am including myself in that 'we'.

My buffer was really just to say that everyone has characters they are preferential to and not preferential to. And so, because of that, we follow their stories more closely than others; which is why I feel I can still have a decent debate on opinions on a character I don't like and still enjoy the chaos of General Hospital, 'the show'. So even though some of these character choices don't makes sense to some, it might make sense to other since they prefer that character. For example, so far, I have been enjoying the Jason returns storyline and even though some things have irked my nerve, everything has pretty much made sense, so far. Yes, it is very very annoying when characters like Sam, Sonny (not surprising), and Liz turn against Jason. Especially if you were previously fans of those couples and somehow think Jason is still owed their loyalty. In my opinion, I feel it's an interesting contradiction and hypocritical perspective that I, as a fan, am trying to be more self-aware of. 

So, in that regard, I definitely interpreted the Josslyn scene way differently than the consensus. In my opinion, Josslyn wasn't saying she didn't know Jason, Dex, or Sonny killed. I felt she was saying she didn't know how far or willing Jason or Dex would go to kill someone specifically based on Sonny's personal vendetta. Like a mob soldier. And she realized that seeing that part of Dex was not appealing to her and apparently turned her off enough to want to break up with him. And she accepts and loves Jason still, because he's family. And loving each other, right or wrong, is their family motto. Now, for Sonny and Sam, I will hold off because I feel like that part of the storyline, and others, are going to be more nuance than some think, and this is kind of the first wave. But if it lasts month of them hating Jason, then I'll be ranting. I'll see how it plays out.  

#gh #general hospital #carly corinthos #sonny corinthos #jason morgan #josslyn jacks #sam mccall #dex #elizabeth webber #michael quartermaine

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To be a rebel and go against the grain, I think if the actual dialogue and sequence of events that happened during Carly buying the stocks were reviewed, I honestly think this would be a really flimsy case for insider trading. All I have seen are guesses and assumptions of whether the release of the merger was public within the business circle or just "rumors." Then, having go ogle definitions to back up claims that insider trading was committed. I understand it's been acknowledged in the show as insider trading, but it just seems this is the story GH wants to tell and will retcon any little detail that prove contrary. Like Drew and Carly already dating when she decided to invest her money.

#general hospital #drew cain #drew quartermaine #gh #carly spencer #michael quartermaine #diane miller #nina reeves #ned quartermaine #sonny corinthos #tracy quartermaine #insider trading

[naijakdramaqueen]

They should make Drew and Portia a thing. I mean, they had good chemistry and conversations in the few scenes they've had. Since Drew likes to get in people's business and dole advice, maybe he overhears a phone conversation and find out about Trina's paternity.

His getting involved in that secret seems more organic to me than when he finds out about Carly knowing about Willow. Plus there would be more tension and history with him and Curtis, especially when Curtis finds out he's still married to Jordan. Let Drew be Portia's shoulder instead of Carly's.

#general hospital #drew quartermaine #drew cain #portia robinson #curtis ashford #jordan ashford #marcus taggert #carly corinthos #gh

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This is definitely an unpopular opinion especially since Sprina fans (Trina fan first here) are loving Spencer's confession and see it as a redemption. I am starting to be more anti Spencer cause he seems to get a pat on the back for things he should have done to help Trina a long time ago. And Rory gets crapped on and called the worse names cause he does his job and told the truth on the stand. I'm not a huge fan, but he's fine as a fling or rebound character for Trina. I thought we wanted better PCPD cops, but I guess not.

My thing is, though I like the push and pull of Trina and Spencer and look forward to their romance, I just don't want him to be forgiven too easily. I mean, just thinking about all the BS Trina has gone through since getting arrested, I just want her to give him hell and make him suffer for a few months.

It just seems like a lot of that might get swept under the rug because of the couple's hype. I get it but please just don't rush the story so I can enjoy Trina's agency in all this.

#general hospital #trina robinson #spencer cassadine #josslyn jacks #sprina #britt westbourne #esme prince #cameron webber #gh

[naijakdramaqueen]

Since it seems like Spencer will be making a confession in his upcoming testimony, do you think his plan was worth all the heartache he caused? It changed so many times and ended up coming down to him having Esme come up with a plan. And poor Cameron got dragged into it as well.

#general hospital #spencer cassadine #trina robinson #Josslyn Jacks #diane miller #gh #cameron webber

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I'm a newbie and not really into participating in fandom but I do feel this upcoming episode is really going to highlight the difference between the show and then novel in terms of several storylines. Because one thing I think has really been pushing me away from a lot of the story beat takes are how some are analyzing these characters as if they were the same as their characters in the novels. I have a hard time relating because having not read the novel, I find myself absorbing these show characters at face value without the book spoilers. So my interpretation of some of these characters are so different from the norm. I see them as more flawed and selfishly human, and I love that, but the fluff peices I read so often have preconceptions from the novels that I just nod my head intriguly and move on. But let me know if you're interested in my non valid take,ha.

Anyway, my point is that though the director is following the cliff notes of the novels, I belive he did state he wanted to make it his own story and his own characters, correct me if I'm wrong. So I truly believe this upcoming episode should start to show hints on how the show deviates regarding the direction of characters and where the story will take them in comparison to the books. We'll find out in a few I suppose. Looking forward to the kinnporche couple love story and all the other upcoming controversial love stories as well because as others have said, this is a mafia show but it is also a boy love show so it all about soul mates and such. Happy watching to us all.

#kinnporsche

[naijakdramaqueen]

Spencer's plan was to wait and hope Esme was feeling chatty. The only reason there's any movement in his plan in the first place is because of Cameron. And Cameron doesn't have the patience to watch Trina suffer. He's the that told Spencer to search Esme's things and then put an act in front of her in case she decides to confide in him. And now that Esme got the clue from Ryan that Spencer is unto her, he definitely needed to change up his strategy. The only other way to show Spencer's smarts in this whole thing would be if he picks up the fact that Esme's knows that he knows she made the tape, so he can play into that if he digs into his Cassadine roots.

The first smart thing he did was spilling to Sam, a P.I., who actually has the skill and connections to follow through on investigating Esme. Cause bottom line, getting solid proof is what speeds up her confession.

#general hospital #spencer cassadine #cameron webber #trina robinson #esme prince #ryan chamberlain #sam mccall #gh

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I had some problems with some of Michael's reasoning for cutting Sonny out which mainly deal with Michael now having a problem with "the business." But I am definitely not team Sonny on this at all and that mainly has to do with the narrative that Sonny is now a changed or better non-violent man trying to make amends. I call BS and think it's interesting that both the characters on the show and the Sonny sympathizers are under false pretenses that Sonny is mainly "Mike" now after returning from Nixon Falls. Did we not just see Sonny bail those robbers from Charlie's out of jail and slyly gloated to Laura and Nina that he took care of them, much to Sasha dismay? That sounds like classic Sonny to me, who seems to be relishing getting his groove back as the Don of Port Charles.

#general hospital #michael corinthos #sonny corinthos #nina reeves #laura spencer #sasha gilmore #gh

[naijakdramaqueen]

Sonny’s schtick right now is he wants everyone to forget what Nina has done to him and his family but also wants them to accept that she’s this new important and significant presence in his life. In every confrontation he has with his family, the minute anyone says anything negative about Nina, he immediately accuses them of not respecting his life and privacy and shuts down on them emotionally.

He did the same with Dante today and poor Dante was trying so so hard to be honest and straightforward with Sonny, as well as trying to keep the peace. And of course, Brando, who is eager to please Sonny, tells him he’s cool with his relationship with Nina and that his sons were wrong. You could literally see the transition of Sonny looking at Brando like his new prodigal son. And Brando giving him that head nod back in acceptance. 

#general hospital #sonny corinthos #nina reeves #dante falconeri #brando corbin #gh

[naijakdramaqueen]

Until we get more info, Spencer plan just seems to be 'Be mean to Trina to protects her, and appease Esme so she lets her guard down.' Which doesn't seem like a well thought out plan to me and after everything she's done, I feel they might be underestimating Esme. I just don't want them to get played by her at their own game. ​​​​​​​ I would have so preferred to see Spencer and Nik actually working together to take down Esme, it would have shown them genuinely reconnecting as father and son as well as made us root more for them as partners to Trina and Ava.

#general hospital #spencer cassadine #trina robinson #sprina #esme prince #nikolas cassadine #ava jerome #gh

[naijakdramaqueen]

Yup, I still feel the same about Spencer even after knowing he has a plan. It’s the most ‘basic’ plan too and I don’t understand why he’s getting a pat on the back for it. As if all the hurt, shame, and self-doubt Trina is currently experiencing doesn’t count. Especially since his ‘plan’ is still going to include accusing her of a crime she didn’t commit, while he appeases Esme for the time being. Nah, am I gonna have to sit here and watch Trina be weak for Spencer instead of getting support from Rory?

And I just KNOW when Esme’s scheme gets exposed from Spencer’s ‘plan,’ he’s gonna be so proud of himself and expect Trina to forgive and take him back like all the shit he put her through meant nothing. If Sprina is the story, please just don’t make my girl Trina the pathetic girl who always takes back the f*boy, no matter how he treats her.  

#general hospital #trina robinson #spencer cassadine #esme prince #sprina #rory cabrera #gh

[naijakdramaqueen]

You know, I really see TJ and Molly as a potential long-haul couple on the show. Not in the sense that they will always be together, and I don’t want that, but it feels like the show is really investing in them as characters. And whether their storyline ends up good or bad, I am really enjoying see them as working adults in their careers. Though they’re rarely the front burner story, their jobs are a guarantee they will always be part of major storylines because someone in Port Charles will always need a lawyer or a doctor.

And I know they’re known as the boring couple, but I think they could really spice up that relationship because I think the actors have the chemistry to pull it off and bring the heat. Break them up for a bit for whatever reason so they can experience other relationships that work, then the show can make it where they can’t stay away from each other because of their history. I don’t know, just an idea.

#general hospital #tj ashford #molly davis #gh

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Actions speak louder than words. And I think new cop Rory's actions today were very endearing and spoke volumes to both myself and Trina. He stood there and payed attention to their conversation and body language and immediately decided to side with Trina. First by backing her up when Trina told Spencer to get out, then giving her the drink when she looked defeated to show her his support. Sweet.

And Sonny continues to do things his family have blatantly told him to stay out of (Carly, Joss, and Michael) but you know classic Sonny, he does what he wants. I'm just glad that he was unfazed by Esme's fake 'help me' act and that he challenged Victor's threat. Cause Victor, the Cassadines might be formidable, but Sonny's just crazy when he's in tunnel vision mode. Didn't you see the crazy eyes when he told you to come at him?

#general hospital #trina robinson #spencer cassadine #sprina #rory cabrera #sonny corinthos #carly corinthos #josslyn jacks #michael corinthos #esme prince #victor cassadine #gh

[naijakdramaqueen]

Is it really surprising that Spencer would believe flimsy evidence against Trina? Not to me cause Spencer has always been wishy washy when it came to his relationship with both Trina and Esme. And I for one don't give a crap if he's playing the long con to trap Esme, cause treating Trina the way he did in the interrogation room was both unacceptable and unnecessary. I was peeved that Trina really sat there trying to convince Spencer she didn't do this before she told him to GTFO. That's right, know your worth girl.

Maybe this is the perfect time to build the Trina and Cam relationship back up if they want to shake up his relationship with Joss. I always wanted to see where that romance could go, and Cam and Trina were always good at being there for each other when they were going through a crisis. Anyway, can't wait to see Spencer's derp face when this all comes to light.

#general hospital #trina robinson #gh #spencer cassadine #sprina #josslyn jacks #cameron webber #esme prince

[naijakdramaqueen]

I really love that we are seeing more of TJ and TJ being a doctor. I like that the hospital staff had more a little more variety now with both the doctors and nurse, young and old. It really feels like they are starting to build up the hospital aspect of the show. Especially when more dialogue and personality are given to some of these background characters, like Dr. Benson. 

And the new cast photos they took of the hospital staff was really cute, was TJ included in that pic? Can’t recall.

#tj ashford #elizabeth webber #willow tait #epiphany johnson #britt westbourne #austin gatlin-holt #terry randolph #amy driscoll #hamilton finn #portia robinson #general hospital #gh

[naijakdramaqueen]

Carly really has settled down and it's funny that she is often getting hated on for actually being civil and being judged for things she hasn't done yet or never did. I guess she can never do right, I often wonder what people expect from Carly especially since she's mostly just been focusing on herself and taking care of her kids lately. To each their own. But I like that she's been having scenes with characters who she usually has contentions with, and having really nice self-reflective conversions with them. It given both her and those characters, like Liz and Britt, a more complex dynamic, adding more zest to the relationship that could really build up to some juicy stories.

#carly corinthos #elizabeth webber #britt westbourne #general hospital #gh

[naijakdramaqueen]

Curtis and Portia aren’t my favorite couple but I enjoy them as characters in their own right. I feel like they get entirely too much hate for the little amount of screen time they’ve gotten. So I’m willing to give them a chance especially since they both had great introductions into the show.

So I love the fact that they are building them up and building a history for them on the show. I am so looking forward to seeing them become more integrated in town with other characters and stories outside their relationship. It might even add more depth to their relationship if they overcame a serious conflict between them as a couple. They could really be interesting.

#curtis ashford #portia robinson #general hospital #gh