We never found out who wrote during the strike... but they had the ball rolling with so much story.
In time, I think it could have... but I also think the General Hospital audience is very... one-noted, especially on social media. Mulcahey was clearly shifting things for June/July, and by that time, he was gone... and it's disappointing, because people wanted change now now NOW, and were not willing to give it a chance.
Mhmm, and I feel like the audience received it quite well. Now, since Mulcahey's exit... Jason is out of that orbit and Lucky is coming back in.... ARGH!