There’s something about General Hospital’s Ric that has fans buzzing lately. Not that all the bad things Ric has done have been forgotten, but the character is giving off a new vibe largely due to the talented Rick Hearst.
Key Takeaways
- Rick Hearst is on fire.
- Fans are feeling the change in Ric after decades of him being bad.
- Will this new Ric on GH last?
Fans Can’t Get Enough of Ric for Good Reason
Ever since Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn), Ava (Maura West), and Kristina (Kate Mansi) held Ric (Hearst) captive, something changed in him. Ric has been all about family, even working overtime to make amends with Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Alexis.
It’s a nice change of pace for the character, who has previously been all about himself and sometimes his daughter, Molly (Kristen Vaganos). Ric’s new behavior hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans, and neither has Hearst’s killer talent.
“I’m really loving this side of Ric, and I really hope he’s serious about being close to his family, because he came through so hard for his nephew. I’m so happy,” expressed a fan on X.
Another fan shared an X to shout out the writers, saying, “Whatever the writers are doing, keep it up, GH Ric Lansing.”
One fan on X shared a photo of Hearst declaring he had been gone for over a decade but had stepped back into the role without missing a beat. Hearst’s chemistry with so many leading ladies on the show was also mentioned, with the fan calling the actor, “Always Flawless.” The X was reshared by a different fan, showing love for the actor and character.
We have to agree that Hearst has been on fire lately, bringing a side of Ric to Port Charles fans that they haven’t seen before. The question is, how long will it last? Hearst’s talents aren’t in question; rather, it’s this version of Ric.
Although fans and we hope new Ric is here to stay, the odds of that happening are slim. It’s more likely Ric will be back to his old tricks before we know it. That means we all need to enjoy the ride of having Ric in his new era.
