General Hospital appears to have shifted the direction of Charlotte and Danny’s relationship following Danny’s betrayal. Months after they became kissing cousins, Danny did something that will leave Charlotte never looking at him the same and likely end a controversial storyline.
Key Takeaways
- Danny and Charlotte are at odds.
- The kissing-cousins storyline drew backlash.
- GH appears to have changed course with Charlotte and Danny.
The Teen Romance Hit a Much-Needed Snag
Charlotte (Bluesy LaRue Burke) wasted no time spilling everything to Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) once she learned that Rocco (Finn Carr) shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), not Jason (Steve Burton). The teen kept the secret for about five minutes and fully expected Danny to do the same.
Danny was not on the same page. While he was concerned about Rocco, Danny immediately wanted to find a way to free his father. Despite Charlotte’s warnings to keep quiet, Danny ran out to tell Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) the bombshell news.
There’s no question that Danny betrayed Charlotte’s trust. We can’t blame him, considering he desperately wants to bring Jason, the only living parent he has, home.
However, Danny’s actions mean more than what just played out on-screen. Months ago, GH earned backlash for putting Charlotte and Danny in a romantic relationship. It doesn’t matter how it is explained, they are both Cassadines, so having them kiss was just gross.
The writers just found a way to put distance between the controversial kissing cousins storyline. Charlotte and Danny are clearly on opposite sides here, which has put a damper on their relationship. This seems like a shift that will take them back to being friends, but nothing else.
During an appearance on Burton’s podcast That’s Awesome with GH star Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Antonyzyn hinted the romance between Danny and Charlotte had cooled off. Now, GH fans can see that more clearly.
Let’s hope the writers stick to this new direction with Charlotte and Danny and don’t decide to revisit romance. The fallout of the shooting heats up this summer, and trouble looms for the teen scene. Here’s hoping it keeps a Danny-and-Charlotte romance off the table.
