{"id":3672,"date":"2025-11-15T11:10:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T16:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danjkroll.com\/blog\/?p=3672"},"modified":"2025-11-16T07:35:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T12:35:33","slug":"general-hospital-commentary-prison-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danjkroll.com\/blog\/general-hospital-commentary-prison-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"General Hospital Commentary: Prison blues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Why do the good guys always seem to end up on the losing end of the writers\u2019 pens, while the bad guys continually escape justice? Lady Justice is truly blind, and her scales tip dangerously to the wrong side in Port Charles. Let\u2019s discuss the prison blues \u2013 and who deserves it — in an all-new General Hospital<\/em> commentary for the week ending November 14, 2025.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I love a good villain as much as the next person \u2013 one of my all-time favorite soap characters was the Queen of Evil herself, Helena Cassadine — but I was always realistic. Eventually, Helena would go down and have to scurry away, so she could return to create mayhem another day. These days, not so much. We have a plethora of baddies walking around free as little birds. What\u2019s the deal General Hospital?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems you can\u2019t swing a dead ca\u2026er\u2026villain without hitting another. It’s time to clean house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Release the Kraken<\/s> Willow!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with Willow who went from winsome to wicked in the span of a little over a year. She was recently arrested for shooting Drew. Did she do it? Probably. But it doesn’t really matter because Alexis, who recently freed herself from her own sticky wicket of wrongdoing, worked her legal magic and got Willow released from prison — pending trial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did Willow do with her newfound freedom? Did she go home, sign up for therapy, or pick up a self-help book? Nope. She called the Q mansion and found out from Yuri that Nina had taken Wiley to Metro Court. Without hesitation, Willow marched over to the hotel hoping to sneak in a visit with her son. Who cares about that pesky court order prohibiting Willow from having contact with the kiddies or those terms of her recent release that I’m quite sure included not getting arrested? Not Willow, that\u2019s for sure. But the joke was on her because Michael was there too \u2013 with Jacinda. \ud83e\udd2d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She\u2019s not that innocent<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I know people are innocent until proven guilty, but that is not necessarily true for soap characters. In Willow\u2019s case, we the viewers saw with our very own eyes that Willow was behind the incidents with Daisy. Willow was sneaking into the Quartermaine mansion to torment Michael and Sasha. Viewers also know that Willow was responsible for that scary incident with Daisy in the hospital. For me, it’s not a big stretch to imagine that Willow would pick up a gun and shoot Drew in the back twice. He’s been a destructive force in her life since they kissed, and I’ve seen glimmers of pure hatred flash across her face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow has been unraveling for quite a while.  Likely even before her affair with Drew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow\u2019s mental state<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There’s no denying that Willow’s mental state has never been on solid ground. How could it be when she spent most of her life bouncing from one cult to another. I don’t blame Willow for any of that, but it damaged her in a way that I don’t think can be healed without proper therapy to address those traumas. To my knowledge, Willow never saw a therapist for that. I’ve seen quite a bit of speculation that Willow suffered a breakdown when she lost custody of the children. The revelation that Nina and Drew knocked boots when Drew and Willow were playing kissy face just exacerbated the problem. I disagree. I\u2019ve seen troubling signs as far back as when Willow was diagnosed with cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow chose to keep her cancer diagnosis to herself for most of her pregnancy because she worried that Michael would pressure her to terminate the pregnancy and begin treatment immediately. She based this solely on the fact that Michael loved her. It was completely irrational and based purely on conjecture. Eventually, the decision landed Willow in General Hospital at death\u2019s door during the final trimester of her pregnancy. In the end, she put both herself and her unborn child at unnecessary risk because she didn’t want anyone dictating her choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow had a right to make medical decisions for herself, but she didn’t have a right to keep Michael in the dark about the danger his unborn child. They were in a committed relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visions of Harmony<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Beyond poor decisions and self-destructive behavior, Willow went through a period where she kept having visions and dreams of Harmony trying to warn Willow of some impending doom. The visions stopped, but our General Hospital<\/em> writers never really explained them. There were those who thought Dream-Harmony might have been Willow\u2019s subconscious warning Willow that Michael was lying and keeping secrets, but I always thought there was more to it. Given Willow behavior over the past few months, the writers might want to revisit that loose end and tie it to what’s been driving her lately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget, Nina has a long and well-documented history of mental health struggles going as far back as her college days when she met Silas Clay. Madeline had objected to Nina and Silas’ marriage in part because of Nina\u2019s mental health. Madeline was twisted and homicidal too, but I do believe that Nina had issues. We all know what happened when Nina woke up from the coma. Nina pretty much terrorized Silas and all those in his orbit, especially Ava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there\u2019s Nelle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Willow\u2019s twin sister was a serial killer with a massive victim complex. It\u2019s how Nelle justified doing all the horrible things she did. Like Nelle, Willow sees the world through a prism of victimhood. Their poor choices are never really their fault; others drove them to it. In Willow’s case, the heart wanted what the heart wanted. Willow slept with her husband’s uncle on the nursery floor where her children played because she and Drew fell in love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between Nelle and Willow is that Willow can still be saved. It’s not too late. Yes, she shot Drew (I firmly believe this) but a stint in Shadybrook under intensive therapy will atone for that sin. As much as I dislike Willow, I do hope for Wiley and Amelia’s sakes that she gets help. That’s the great thing about soaps. In most cases — and with good writing — redemption is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chasing the wicked truth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Folks, I can\u2019t wait for the day when Chase realizes just how wrong he is about Willow. He is going to owe everyone an apology, starting with his wife. Was I surprised that Brook Lynn didn\u2019t put her foot down and demanded that Chase not risk his career to clear Willow\u2019s name? No. Brook Lynn loves Chase, and he\u2019s forgiven her for a slew of poor choices and lies. She’s been there and done that. However, I don\u2019t think she\u2019s happy with Willow’s sway over her husband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it. Chase is a terrible judge of character. It\u2019s why Nelle was able to pull the wool over his eyes for as long as she did. Now, her twin is doing the same. My hope is that Chase\u2019s investigation will ultimately lead him to the truth about Willow, but I don\u2019t trust the writers. The motto at General Hospital<\/em> these days seems to be: Bad is good, and good is bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drew’s cane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That brings me to Drew. You have no idea how much I wish someone would snatch that cane away from him and whack him over the head with it until it snaps in two. He has transitioned from soap villain to cartoon villain, and it’s not entertaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everything about Drew is over the top from the way he limps around town like a drunk crane with a bad hip to the way he tosses out threats like dollar bills at a strip club. Why has no one bothered to record Drew during one of his crazy tirades? I just don\u2019t get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drew\u2019s greatest sin is how he doesn\u2019t hesitate to use his own grieving daughter as a bargaining chip. It\u2019s just awful. I hate how General Hospital<\/em> has been using the kids. I don’t expect them to have perfect childhoods but at least let them become legal adults before they are traumatized for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is Scout being kept from her beloved brother out of pure spite and cruelty, but now Rocco has landed in legal trouble and was carted off to jail. Rocco. Sweet, gentle, Rocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between Rocco and a hard place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Scout is stuck living a lonely life with the cold nanny that Drew hired to guard her, Scout\u2019s brothers are staying busy trying to save innocent animals from an evil scientist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong, I love Danny and Charlotte, but it should have been one of them that Dalton found. Danny and Charlotte are older, and both are a little more worldly in a way that only soap opera children can be. Rocco is such a pure soul that juvenile detention will be much harder on him. This should not have happened though. What gives General Hospital<\/em>? Why would a judge toss a teen in juvie when that kid\u2019s father is the acting police commissioner, his grandmother is the mayor, and it\u2019s his first offense?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It feels a bit heavy handed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m also perplexed by how Justine Turner can proceed with the charges. Dalton\u2019s lab is on the campus of Port Charles University. He is not the owner of the lab or that research. All of that belongs to PCU. How can Dalton file charges without PCU backing him? Heck, the police haven\u2019t even investigated the claims or the lab yet. Did Dalton not hear Sidwell’s warning that pursuing the charges would invite unwanted police scrutiny to their illegal research?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, brother!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In an interesting twist, Ric approached Sonny with an offer. Ric knows of a way for Sonny to thwart Sidwell’s efforts and keep the piers out of Sidwell\u2019s hands. Sonny wanted to trust his brother, but there\u2019s all that ugly history and burned bridges between them. Hey Sonny, that goes two ways. You did some bad stuff to Ric too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This might not be a popular opinion, but I love the idea of Sonny and Ric making peace. Do I trust the General Hospital<\/em> writers to follow through on the promise of a brotherly reconciliation? No. Absolutely not. But I\u2019m going to dream while there\u2019s still hope that the possibility might become reality. Unfortunately, things are not off to a good start because Sonny offered Ric an opportunity to prove himself by helping Rocco. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justine was open to a plea deal until Dalton slithered into the interrogation room. Another evil doer getting away with his crimes, but something tells me that Dalton’s days are numbered. As Friday\u2019s episode drew to a close, Marco called his father to report that things did not go as planned in court with Rocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctor, doctor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

General Hospital is in trouble. One co-chief-of-staff is missing (Terry) and the other (Portia) might end up in prison for criminal misconduct. Meanwhile, there\u2019s lying Britt — who keeps asking to be reinstated as a doctor even though she doesn\u2019t actually have a medical license — and Lucas who is blinded by love. Isaiah too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnant and in hot water<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Portia doesn\u2019t know it yet, but soon she will be knee deep in hot water because I think Alexis is going to be successful in painting Portia as a viable alternative suspect in Drew\u2019s shooting. It looks bad for Portia because she had oodles of motive to want him dead — chief of which was that Drew had been blackmailing her with a secret so explosive that it could blow up her career and her marriage. Now, her alibi fell apart. Did Portia forget that they have timeclocks at General Hospital?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trina and Kai were able to get rid of the altered test results, but Portia\u2019s crimes didn’t end there. She illegally obtained ketamine (will Brad soon return?) and along with her co-conspirator (Nina) paid an escort (Jacinda) to spike Drew\u2019s drink. What\u2019s the saying? Two can keep a secret if one is dead. At least a half dozen people know about Portia\u2019s role in Drew’s ketamine-fueled night on the town. Coupled with her pregnancy and baby-daddy secret, it’s the perfect setup for some good soapy drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth hurts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I love Trina, but I really wish she hadn\u2019t had that little exchange with Jordan. I understand that Trina has no idea that her mother is sleeping with Isaiah or possibly pregnant with his child, but she will soon. When that bombshell drops, Trina is going to look back and be horrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan isn\u2019t innocent. She would love nothing more than a second \u2013 or is it now third? \u2013 chance with Curtis, but Portia and Curtis’ marriage fell apart because of Portia\u2019s lies and secrets. The interference in the marriage was Portia\u2019s budding romance with Isaiah. That had been building for a while, which is why Portia ended up sleeping with Isaiah five minutes after Curtis walked out. Literally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Port Charles Potpourri<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some quick thoughts about other things going on in and around Port Charles.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family drama<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Has no one told Yuri that Willow is bad news? I would think Michael would have clued the former bodyguard in to the likelihood that Willow had been sneaking around and messing with baby Daisy. I found it odd that Yuri would just volunteer Wiley\u2019s whereabouts given his loyalty to Monica \u2013 and the rest of the Qs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nina’s determination to help Willow at any cost is not love. It’s desperation, and I was so happy that Michael turned the tables on her at Metro Court. I also found her and Drew conspiring together a bit revolting. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if Nina and Drew ended up sleeping together again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I really wish someone besides Jacinda had a smidgen of faith in Michael\u2019s innocence. It\u2019s sad how everyone around him thinks he\u2019s a killer, proving that none of them know Michael. At. All. Michael is not a cold-blooded killer. If he hadn\u2019t grabbed that axe to protect himself and used it to stop a completely unhinged Claudia, she would have disappeared with newborn Josslyn. He saved his sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revenge ain’t so sweet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Martin\u2019s redemption tour begins. I love Michael E. Knight, and his alter ego Martin, which was why I was so baffled and disappointed by Martin\u2019s stunt with Ronnie. Now Erika Slezak has departed General Hospital<\/em>, the storyline has concluded, and Martin is left trying to salvage his relationships. I\u2019m madder at the writers for doing this to Martin than I am at Martin for what he’s done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is he, or isn\u2019t he? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I can\u2019t decide if Nathan is the real deal or an imposter of some sort. When Dante reinstated Nathan as a detective, Nathan seemed to be genuinely grateful for the second chance. He was also quite kind and compassionate during Rocco\u2019s arrest, and his conversations with Britt seemed from the heart. She talks to him like he truly is Nathan. But this is General Hospital<\/em> where things are seldom as they seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What General Hospital Viewers Are Saying<\/h3>\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\u2019s at the bottom of this (and every) column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The usual suspect<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

“I do not think Michael shot Drew. But I am not sure he didn\u2019t put the gun in Willow\u2019s room. I think there\u2019s a very good possibility Willow stole the gun, shot Drew then returned the gun to the Qs. Michael could have seen her at Drew\u2019s, realized what happened after the first attempted search warrant at the Qs and moved the gun to Liz\u2019s house before the second warrant. If Willow is guilty, good for him. Ha, I would love that. But Michael has been a bit shifty, and maybe that\u2019s what his family is reacting to.” — Kathie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It\u2019s so frustrating when Sonny has talks with Michael and others showing his lack of confidence in Michael\u2019s innocence. Not too long ago, he [Sonny] was convinced that Carly was breaking down while she was going through the hell of Nelle gaslighting her with Morgan\u2019s cologne. Sonny is no prize as a father.” — WebberHardryLover<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farewell, Ronnie<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Me too! After everything I grown to really like her. Idk if they could persuade Erika but I wouldn't mind a Christmas visit \ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffd<\/p>— Just Jessy (@jessybrownsugar) November 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>