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It was a bittersweet week as Sasha and Daisy bid farewell to Port Charles and reunited with Robert. Will Jason’s chance sighting of a familiar face lead to a shocking return from the dead? Is Drew and Willow’s wedding doomed now that Dr. O had returned? What will Portia do? Let’s dive in with an exciting General Hospital commentary for the week ending July 18, 2025.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Dearest readers and fellow General Hospital fans, I love quirky soap characters. Give me your Damien Spinellis, your Delia Ryans, your LeAnne Loves, your Gloria Abbotts\u2014and especially give me Dr. Liesl Obrecht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. O is comic relief mixed with menace, family loyalty mixed with femme fatale; she can be your most faithful friend or your most lethal enemy. But most of all, she is funny. Kathleen Gati makes me laugh so hard. In the Friday episode, after a brief visit with Willow, Liesl slammed Nina’s office door and proclaimed, “Nina! There is something very wrong with your daughter!” A sentiment we have all been feeling for so long. It was great to hear Liesl say it so convincingly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weeping Willow to wicked Willow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Liesl immediately picked up on Willow’s change of character. She saw Willow’s wicked smirk when Nina shared that Sasha and baby Daisy were leaving town for good. And with Liesl in town, action will be taken. Dr. Obrecht is not one to wait for someone to solve her problems; she takes things into her own hands, and she has already declared that the spell Drew has over Willow will be broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I loved Aunt Liesl reminding Willow of Michael sitting by her side night and day while Willow battled cancer. It drives me nuts when Willow keeps telling everyone that Michael drove her to all of her evil behavior. How? By being a doting husband? I have such an intense dislike for the character of Willow now. Can Dr O set her straight or take Drew out? Here’s hoping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blackmail in a modern age<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Drew is blackmailing half the town now, and I find it odd that, in an age of Ring cameras, cell phones, iPads, smart watches, etc., no one has video or audio recordings of Drew blackmailing them. If I were Portia, and Drew had made an appointment to come and see me, I would have Anna watching him blackmail me and bust in as soon as he began to issue threats Or at least set up your device to get an audio recording. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am so ready for Drew to get his comeuppance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason catches a glimpse of the past<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But let’s talk about Drew’s unfortunate brother, Jason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Jason spotted the woman who looked like Britt in the airport at the end of Friday’s episode, I wondered if Liesl knew Britt was alive. It didn’t seem like it. Or is this a bait and switch? Is this woman Britt, or did Liesl give birth to twins? I’m so curious to find out where this is all heading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New beginnings<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Kelly Thiebaud
General Hospital | PHOTO: Disney\/Christine Bartolucci
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Have I mentioned my absolute giddiness over Kelly Thiebaud coming back to General Hospital? She had such amazing chemistry with Steve Burton on her last run, so I hope the plan is to pair those two crazy kids up. Jason has had a dry spell since his return to Port Charles, and Sasha just reminded him that it’s okay to live his own life and find love and happiness again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am glad Kelly is back, and I look forward to what’s next. Next week’s previews showed Jason telling a gate agent in Paris that he really needed to talk to someone on board. Assuming that his hit man reputation hasn’t made it all the way to Paris, I doubt the gate agent will let him on the plane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it’s General Hospital, so anything could happen. “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. Unfortunately, our departure will be delayed today because some dude named Jason from New York really wanted to talk to a chick he saw walk by in the terminal.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Hospital’s next generation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hats off to Rocco (played by the charming Finn Carr) for reaching out to Dr. O to bring home the woman who once believed she was his grandmother. I love Rocco’s curious nature and willingness to hear all sides of his birth story with an open heart. He is willing to listen to the good and bad about Britt Westbourne and make up his own mind about the woman who gave birth to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me shout out all the superb next-generation General Hospital stars! <\/h4>\n\n\n
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Asher Antonyzyn
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The casting director has done an excellent job of filling the roles for the children of General Hospital. From Baby Daisy up to Joss and Trina, the upcoming generation of General Hospital is in good hands. Danny Morgan, played by Asher Antonyzyn, is an outstanding young actor with a strong onscreen presence and can hold his own in scenes with soap vet Steve Burton. Their father\/son scenes always leave me feeling warm inside because their relationship feels authentic. Gio, played by Giovanni Maza, is eating up his powerhouse scenes with BLQ, Dante, Lulu, Sonny, and soap goddess Tracy Q, the divine Jane Elliot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the little kids — adorable Donna (Scarlett Spears), precious Wiley (Viron Weaver), angelic Amelia, and ornery James (Gary James Fuller) — always liven things up when they are onscreen. I never fast-forward their scenes. Right now, baby Ace, Avery, Scout, Aiden, Jake, Cameron, and Charlotte are all missing in action. Hopefully, now that Lucky has left, Liz’s kids will show up in her house again someday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Hospital’s Angels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And in the college set, Joss, Emma, and Trina are a trio of firecrackers. All three of these women have riveting storylines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was so proud of Trina for not letting Kai off the hook when he betrayed her parents. I am all for having integrity and holding yourself to standards, but for Kai to go to Drew without even talking to Trina first just rubbed me the wrong way. Trina went from Spencer, who would have died rather than betray her, to a boy-child who betrayed her without blinking. No, my Trina does not deserve a downgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spy games<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We know that Joss is a WSB agent, but part of me thinks Emma may be an agent as well. Maybe not for the WSB but for another agency? Maybe a PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) operative or something? I am intrigued by the storyline with Professor Dalton because I can’t figure out what animal testing has to do with some device that Sidwell wants. Animal testing sounds like a shady shampoo manufacturer, but Sidwell deals in arms and such. I mean, is Dalton testing on Krypto? How does this all tie together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna has picked up the scent that Vaughn is an agent, but Dante saw Josslyn helping Vaughn, so will Anna tell Carly that Josslyn is in danger and blow her cover? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the way, Anna is also in need of a love interest. If we have lost Valentin, it’s time to bring on a new worthy guy for Anna so she doesn’t become just a meddling grandma. That is not superspy Anna Devane’s fate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farewell to Natalia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, there was a funeral for Natalia, but no one came and nothing was said. Sidwell and Lucy. Sidwell and Sonny? No pastor? No speakers? Did I miss a big chunk of that episode? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay, we know why Marco wasn’t here. Sonny has him on a meat hook somewhere. Oh, wait, that was AJ. Marco is just chilling in an empty room. Where was Blaze? She couldn’t leave the Toledo, Ohio show of her concert tour to attend her mom’s funeral? No Maxie or even fake Maxie. It was weird that they even set up a funeral set and blew up that photo to have no funeral. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or perhaps it is still going on, and next week, when Lucas busts Marco out of Sonny-jail, they will still have a funeral. But I hope not. Zzzzz. I love Marco and Lucas together, but I genuinely hope Lucas doesn’t get dragged into a mob war. That’s the exact reason he kept Julian and Ava at arm’s length. It’s the reason he made Brad promise to stay away from Ms. Wu, so it would make no sense for him to cozy up to Sidwell now, even for Marcus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Daytime Emmy nominations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Daytime Emmy nominations<\/strong><\/a> came out, and some people were overlooked, like Jane Elliott, who has been the most compelling person on my TV since she came back. Others I don’t feel deserved it, but whose names I will not mention because I want you to think I am nice. [Editor’s Note<\/strong>: Jane Elliott has said in interviews that she does not submit herself for contention.<\/em>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I saw Avery Pohl’s name, I thought about how wonderful it would be to have Esme as a catalyst to bring Spencer back. Imagine if Esme showed up in Port Charles to tell Trina that Spencer is still alive, and she needs Trina’s help to save him. Can you imagine Trina and Esme on a quest to find Spencer and claw him back from whichever villain has kept him away from us? I’m so invested in my own loopy idea. Please tell me you can see it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We might get a glimpse of Baby Ace, but it’s been so long he’s probably 8 in soap years by now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another goodbye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are losing another of our favorites. ABC has confirmed that Sofia Mattsson is leaving General Hospital. Whether it was her idea or theirs, I do not know. It’s sad to see her exit because Sasha had so many excellent connections on the show, but if she had to be written off, I am happy she was delivered into the arms of her newly found father, Robert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was saddened to hear about Tristan Rogers’ cancer battle<\/strong><\/a>. I have been watching General Hospital for nearly 50 years, and I was there the day he first appeared onscreen and stole our hearts. It’s weird to even think I have been watching the show that long, but I did the math (with a calculator, of course) and landed on 48.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portia is ready to take her power back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dear readers, I have been railing at Portia for months, but she is back in my good graces today. She will finally come clean, own up to her actions, and take the consequences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portia informed Curtis that she would go to the New York medical board, confess to switching Heather Webber’s test results, and take whatever the consequences are, including any criminal charges. Portia is entirely unwilling to be part of Drew’s scheme to paint Michael as an opioid addict. When she told Curtis, “I’m not Drew’s puppet. I am not his minion. I’m taking my power back.” I cheered! I’m thrilled to see Portia become the best version of herself; a version I can root for. She is right, while Trina may be initially shocked, she will be proud of her mother for doing the right thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What will happen tomorrow, dear readers? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Will the Mini-Moss grow and double in size before we see it again? Will Emma’s pet beagle eat any more of Anna’s designer shoes? Is Professor Dalton going to try to get Danny and Rocco fired again when he doesn’t get his new towel fast enough? (What a tool! I hope Snoopy pees on him.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Laura and Kevin divorce, since he moved to another soap — so she can be open for business again? Will Jason have to splash water on his face to recover from the fact that Robert thanked him for caring for his two daughters? Can Laura Wright find a way to keep that dress Carly had on during Friday’s episode? She looked terrific in it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will anyone ever remember that Prince Nikolas Cassadine is in prison and go visit him? Will Carly and Sonny remarry before or after Christmas?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will you also check out Dan J Kroll’s latest Beyond the Gates<\/em> commentary, To a hammer everything looks like a nail<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only tomorrow knows, dear readers, and I will tune in as long as there are tomorrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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