A Critic’s Review Of General Hospital: Chemistry, Drama & A Warm Welcome

When it comes to General Hospital, every fan has their own opinion – and Soap Hub is no different. For five days, we sat and watched the good, the bad, and everything in between, and now we offer you a handy review, and a cheeky critique, of the GH week that was.

General Hospital: The Critic’s POV

It was a return decades in the making, and I am pleased to report that Rena Sofer’s reprisal of Lois Cerullo has been nothing but a qualified success (and before you try to quantify, yes, I’m making that very bold proclamation after seeing her in action in only one episode).

Sofer and on-screen daughter Amanda Setton [Brook Lynn] have a most appraisable familial chemistry, and the actress can obviously still hold her own against powerhouse Jane Elliot [Tracy Quartermaine].

I was also immediately sold on the idea of Lois and Olivia being childhood besties, so convincing were Sofer and Lisa LoCicero in their interaction.

And, joy of joys, there’s still a spark there between Sofer and Wally Kurth — though I am not in any way advocating for a Lois/”Neddie”/Olivia love triangle. That would be a waste of Sofer’s talents, and, honestly, it’s what is expected.

Further GH Musings

* Did Liesl (Kathleen Gati) and Phyllis (Joyce Guy) have better things to do than come and support Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Sonny (Maurice Benard)?

And speaking of the duo — Nina and Sonny, not Liesl and Phyllis — I was pleasantly surprised that the wedding proceeded without a hitch. How very un-General Hospital.

* Here’s hoping that Portia’s (Brook Kerr) ascension to the co-Chief of Staff at GH position will see the character embroiled in storylines related to the hospital and prevent her from stooping to meddle in her daughter’s life. A reprieve from her domestic drama with Curtis (Donnell Turner) would also be greatly appreciated.

* Kudos to Josh Swickard [Harrison Chase] for putting in the work.

* Welcome back, Genie Francis [Laura Collins]! My how you were missed.

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