{"id":2576,"date":"2025-06-28T11:57:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T15:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danjkroll.com\/blog\/?p=2576"},"modified":"2025-06-28T12:20:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T16:20:52","slug":"general-hospital-commentary-storms-are-brewing-in-port-charles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danjkroll.com\/blog\/general-hospital-commentary-storms-are-brewing-in-port-charles\/","title":{"rendered":"General Hospital Commentary: Storms are brewing in Port Charles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Violence is coming to our beloved city of Port Charles, and no one is safe now that a war is brewing between Sonny and Sidwell. Will Michael be able to hold onto his children? Who is visiting Daisy? Did Brook Lynn go too far by digging into Rocco\u2019s birth? Let\u2019s discuss that and more in this week\u2019s General Hospital commentary for the week ending June 27, 2025.<\/strong>
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General Hospital has been sooo<\/em> good lately. On days I work, I rush home, grab something to eat and hit play on my DVR. I’m even more excited when I get to watch a new episode live like I did on Friday, which did not disappoint. It really feels like the writers are paying attention to what viewers are saying and they are finally giving us what we want … and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with the hot mess that is Willow. Her horrid love affair with her now ex-husband’s uncle has been dragging on for ages. It will be a year this Fourth of July since this sordid saga began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sins of the mother<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I hate Willow. It’s no longer just an intense dislike. I truly loathe her with every fiber of my being. For the longest time I thought Drew had somehow brainwashed her into becoming a shell of the person that she once was, but no more. This week, I saw Willow for who she really is. There was no prompting from Drew or whispers in her ear. She acted on her own accord and proved herself to be a self-serving chameleon who likes to play the victim and is incapable of taking responsibility for her own deplorable actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow\u2019s little visit with Michael at the Q mansion was so revealing. Even Michael saw that there really is no saving Willow from herself. It\u2019s not just Drew driving the delusions that they live under, it’s Willow too. She is very much an active participant in her own downfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will the real Willow please stand up <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When Willow told Nina about her plans to marry Drew, Willow was in a near-catatonic state. She wore her victimhood like a heavy mantle as she stumbled around the pool area looking for Wiley and feeble excuses to defy the judge\u2019s ruling. She insisted that she would do anything to get her kids back — except leave Drew. No, she won\u2019t do that. In fact, she has now doubled down on that front by agreeing to marry him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nina was horrified and immediately reached out to Carly and Jason for help convincing Michael to save Willow from herself by giving Willow exactly what she wants — access to the kids. I couldn’t believe my ears. It was such a ridiculous request. Nina suggested that Michael could make it a stipulation that Drew not be present during these visits, but she firmly believed that giving Willow access to the kids would derail her wedding plans. Like her daughter, Nina continues to put Willow — not the kids — first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was so pleased that both Carly and Jason let Nina know that it’s not Michael’s responsibility to save Willow, especially when she doesn’t want to be saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow’s waifish fragility didn’t last long. It vanished as soon as she dropped her wedding bombshell on Michael. \u201cIn the spirit of full disclosure,\u201d Willow had said. But I\u2019m certain she knew better. It was calculated. She wanted to put Michael on notice that she and Drew had a new plan to get the kids away from Michael. Foolish woman. Michael has a contingency plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the love of the children<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The final straw for me with Willow was when she accused Michael of being a bully because he warned her that he would do everything possible to keep their innocent babes away from Drew. At the time, Michael had tears in his eyes and spoke with such raw emotion. I don’t know why, but her pathetic accusation really irked me. Michael has been so kind and generous to her, while she has been consistently cruel and vindictive since their split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the very beginning Michael has done his best to put the children first. When he has talked about Willow, he’s been both understanding and compassionate, even acknowledging his own failures. Michael blames Drew for the affair more than he does Willow. He even acquiesced to her wishes to keep the kids with her until they could come to an equitable agreement. It was always Willow — goaded by Drew — who ratcheted things up starting with taking Wiley on an out-of-state trip with Drew without having the decency to let Michael know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow acts like she’s irreplaceable in their children’s lives, while Michael is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nothing but praise for Rory Gibson<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I will admit that I was leery about a recast, but Rory Gibson has completely won me over. Since joining the cast of General Hospital as the newly minted Michael Corinthos, he’s proven himself to be a powerful actor who is more than up to the task of playing a complicated legacy character like Michael. Usually, there\u2019s an adjustment period when a new actor takes over the role, but not with Rory. He has made the character his own from the moment Michael entered the ballroom during the Nurses Ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I loved Chad Duell as Michael, but I’m excited to see where Rory takes him. The writers picked the absolute best moment to introduce Rory and gave us a scene that will definitely be on my Best of 2025 list. Rory has shown us a more mature and introspective Michael in the few short weeks he\u2019s been on General Hospital. I’m utterly enchanted by this new version Michael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Hospital’s wedding blues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Willow was sharing her wedding news, Drew was holding a press conference where he expected Tracy to prostrate herself at his feet. She did not. Instead, she pulled the rug out from under him. It was wonderful to watch unfold. I love seeing Drew get exactly what he deserves for a change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The writers are giving me everything that I\u2019ve hoped for and more. The custody ruling, Willow’s “breakdown” and now, Tracy’s takedown. Each setback has been brilliantly executed. What a delicious surprise to learn that it had been Michael\u2019s idea for Cody to step up and take responsibility for the ketamine in Tracy\u2019s car. However, I am curious why Cody didn’t take the opportunity to tell the world that Drew had been shagging Nina while seducing Willow or why Tracy hasn’t used the video footage of the fight with Cody to show the world how despicable Drew truly is. It seems like the press conference would have been a good time for all of that to come out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh well, there’s always the wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hand that rocks Daisy\u2019s cradle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speculation is ripe about who is sneaking into Daisy\u2019s nursery. Is it Willow? Holly? Some are even speculating that it might be back-from-the-dead Nelle. There\u2019s also the possibility that Britt has made her way back to Port Charles and she hasn\u2019t heard the news that Michael — not Jason — is the father of Sasha\u2019s newborn-toddler daughter. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are so many wonderful soapy possibilities here, but one thing seems clear. Whoever it is, they are not in a rush to kidnap Daisy. If that had been the plan, Daisy would be long gone. That\u2019s why I\u2019m almost certain it’s Holly who is visiting her granddaughter, and she’s keeping a low profile to stay under Sidwell\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mirror, mirror on the wall<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I haven\u2019t liked Curtis all that much since he ended his marriage to Jordan. I always felt that he\u2019d been unfair to her because he\u2019d put her in a no-win situation and used it against her instead of just admitting that he wanted to rekindle things with Portia. The writers scored big points when they recently had Curtis own up to this. I appreciate when a character can admit a wrong, even a long overdue one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I don\u2019t want Jordan going back to Curtis. Ever. He had his chance — twice — and blew it. Luckily, that seems less likely now that Jordan walked in on Portia and Curtis about to enjoy some makeup sex on his desk. I’m happy that prior to that, Jordan had made up her mind that she would not do what Portia did to her. Good for you Jordan. I think Isaiah is a better fit for Jordan anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portia needs to look in the mirror<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blame for Portia’s marital woes lies squarely on her own shoulders. It\u2019s her constant lies and crimes that keep coming between her and Curtis, not Jordan. Her marriage is on shaky ground because Portia keeps doing shady things that can land her in legal trouble. I had a big issue with her demanding that Curtis prioritize saving their marriage on her timetable when she’s the reason their marriage is in trouble in the first place. It’s a red flag. It’s like breaking a plate and expecting the person you threw it at to clean up the mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portia keeps downplaying her actions and making Curtis the bad guy. What Portia did was criminal. She altered medical documents for a legal proceeding to keep someone locked up. She also drugged someone with a powerful tranquilizer without his consent or knowledge. Curtis might be sanctimonious and judgmental, but that doesn\u2019t make what Portia did any less illegal or wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidwell\u2019s nefarious plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m happy that Sonny isn\u2019t going to let Sidwell have the piers because Sidwell is not a good guy. He\u2019s not even a bad guy with a few redeeming qualities. He\u2019s just straight up evil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did Sidwell bribe the judge to help Michael? My initial theory was that he felt guilty about nearly blowing Michael up in that penthouse explosion. I still believe it was Sidwell, and nothing has changed my mind. I saw the glee on his face as he looked at the Port Charles skyline seconds before the blast ripped through Sonny’s penthouse. He knew what was going to happen and he relished it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Sidwell is a soulless person. He\u2019s not capable of feeling guilty because it would require a conscience. We saw in Africa that he doesn\u2019t value life, and he certainly isn’t burdened by a conscience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I now suspect Sidwell was motivated by something else altogether. He will use the threat of taking the kids away from Michael to force Sonny\u2019s compliance. Michael\u2019s court victory was nothing more than a means to an end and that end is to control the piers and reign terror on Port Charles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brook Lynn’s folly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve never been Brook Lynn\u2019s biggest fan. I enjoy her character when things go well for her, but I quickly grow frustrated whenever she\u2019s pushed into a corner. She has a tendency to react like a teenager to situations rather than the 30-something year old adult that she\u2019s supposed to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brook Lynn\u2019s decision to use Rocco to teach Lulu a lesson is a perfect example of her adolescent impulses. I can appreciate her desire to expose Lulu for a hypocrite, but in Brook Lynn’s stunted mind, Rocco is fair game. He’s not. For starters, Rocco is a minor. Additionally, the poor kid has been through a lot lately between Sam dying and his mother waking up from a four-year coma. Oh, and he nearly died from alcohol poisoning last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The facts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For those who didn\u2019t watch General Hospital back then, Britt Westbourne stole Lulu and Dante\u2019s frozen embryo and — with the help of Liesl Obrecht — implanted the embryo into her own womb. Britt had hoped to pass the baby off as Patrick Drake\u2019s child in order to trap him into a relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, Britt gave birth to a baby boy whom she named Ben. Unfortunately for Britt, her deception was eventually discovered, and Ben was given to his rightful parents, Lulu and Dante. They promptly renamed him Rocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two wrongs don\u2019t make a right \u2013 even on General Hospital<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I get that Brook Lynn is hurting, and that she didn\u2019t intend for Rocco to find that file, but it\u2019s still on her. She left that file where anyone could find it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like it or not, Lulu didn\u2019t set out to look for dirt on Brook Lynn. Lulu stumbled across the information about Gio. Also unplanned was Gio overhearing a private conversation between Lulu and Lois. Lulu had no way of knowing that would happen. Gio recognizes that, and it\u2019s one of the reasons that he\u2019s able to get past his anger and forge a tentative friendship with Lulu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Had Brook Lynn been patient the same would have happened for her and Gio. She already has an advantage in that he has loved Brook Lynn for years. It\u2019s why he was so hurt by the revelation that she was his birth mother. He feels rejected and deceived, so it’s going to take him time to reach a point where he’s able to see things from her perspective as a pregnant teen. But he will get there. He’s a good young man with a big heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Rocco to hurt Lulu is not going to speed up that timeline. Gio loves his little brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time to pay the piper<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I so want Liz to put the kibosh on Kristina’s plan to break up Ric and Ava. It’s not that I want Ric and Ava to stay together. I honestly don’t care one way or the other since I think it’s more of a co-conspirators-with-benefits arrangement than a love match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I’m sick of Kristina continually getting away with her destructive behavior. I have lost all respect for Alexis too because she is not only covering for Kristina, but she is stealing from her own great nephew who is a child. I love a good soapy plot, but this isn\u2019t it. Kristina has become a completely toxic and pointless character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexis isn\u2019t much better. This time, when she loses her law license, I don\u2019t want to hear Alexis lament about the “mistakes” she has made. They are crimes. She brought this all on herself. Again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Hospital Quick Takes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just go away Natalia. No one gives two flips about you. Also, have you lost your mind? At what point did Sonny even imply that he would run away with you? Why would Sonny ever do that when you two aren\u2019t even lovers? Heck, despite planning to start over in Belize with Sonny, Natalia told Brook Lynn that Sonny had put Deception in jeopardy. Natalia is such a snake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m so disappointed in Kai, and I want Trina free of him. He\u2019s forever telling Trina one thing then doing another, and she\u2019s left having to be a supportive girlfriend even though she doesn\u2019t agree with his choices. Now, he has betrayed her trust for a man who won’t hesitate to take Kai down with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I understand that Michael underwent some miraculous burn treatment in Germany that left him without so much as a blemish on his upper body, but shouldn\u2019t he be wearing a UV shirt when he\u2019s spending time at the pool this early in his recovery?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why hasn’t Carly told Michael or Tracy that Nina was the one who drugged Drew? It’s not like she owes Nina anything, and it would go a long way in discrediting Drew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What General Hospital viewers are saying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We love reading what other fans have to say about the show, so please scroll down to the Comments section and share your thoughts. It’s at the bottom of this (and every) column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nina’s decison to keep quiet about her affair with Drew<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

“I definitely think that Nina\u2019s decision to not tell Willow about her affair with Drew while he was wooing Willow falls along the same pattern of behavior as keeping \u201cMike\u201d secret.” — JBJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I wouldn\u2019t say that Nina is a coward. It\u2019s just Nina putting Nina first, just like \u201cher daughter\u201d puts herself first.” — JDF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidwell needs to get the boot– from Wyndemere<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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I want him OUT of Wyndemere! That is the CASSADINE estate and he doesn't belong there!<\/p>— Mya's Mom (@jburrows101) June 26, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>