Jump to content

GH: Actor OUT!


Recommended Posts

  • Replies 43
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

  • Members

For sure that last return (which for me was actually my first time watching JJ since GV was playing the part when I started watching) wasn't good, but it least had some sort of plot. This version was just ambling around, very Josh Griffith. It never even got off the ground. And now we got Isaiah and Sidwell out of it. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

Given the ratings struggles and likely budget issues as a result, I could see them cutting their losses, but they did have the Kristina secret brewing, which is one of the reasons I thought he was staying (that and just assuming JJ would be OK would be fine with sticking around even if he was poorly used).

I should have known when the Kristina secret was exposed to Liz so matter-of-factly and she didn't really mind, which was not in character for her.

It seems like Frank sandbagged this return from the start, maybe because it was forced on him, maybe because he figured JJ wouldn't stay (if JJ chose to leave).

I think the main issue is Lucky just didn't really fit in with the canvas and hasn't for a long time. His child with Liz was never treated as an important character (and the show having him be gay made that even less likely to ever happen), and the Spencers mostly feel like a part of the show's past - Laura is just there, has mostly been just there for ages, and Lulu has mainly been a plot point enlivened by Alexa Havens. 

JJ and Becky still had chemistry, but not enough to make up for Lucky telling her she only had value while bleeding from a rape. I actually think it would have made more sense to have them split because of the Kristina lie, but at least Liz did get a moment to have agency (as much as the show ever lets her have) and if JJ and Becky wanted Lucky and Liz to part on positive terms, I can respect that. 

This does feel like a bit of a wasted opportunity, especially since we all know Liz is still not going to have anything to do, but they shouldn't have brought the character back. Nor should they have brought Jason back. 

A weird world where a recast, could-go-at-any-time Lucas and revolving door Ric both have more successful return stints than the boy who won the hearts of millions...but that's modern GH for you.

I don't really mind Isaiah, although I don't pay enough attention to care. 

I agree there was no plot this time around. It's mainly the difference between no plot and a [!@#$%^&*] plot - I'd take the former. 

They did seem to be setting up a little something, but either the hate for Kristina got in the way or JJ just didn't want to play it. Either way, no big loss. I do hope they may write Kristina out too. At least for a few years.

Oh and this make Guy Wilson stepping in for that important first kiss feel even stranger.

Edited by DRW50
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Members

I really wonder what happened here. I liked his return when he was actually on screen, but he was so rarely played with anyone but a few characters that he doesn't really feel like a loss for the show. His comeback felt more like a circa-2013 recurring GH vet return like Kevin or Duke rather than a leading player.    

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.



  • Recent Posts

    • I do agree that I wish there was more gay representation in terms of singles. I also had hoped we'd get a Black couple since it was a Black soap and I don't know that we've ever seen that on a US soap.  With that said, it's still early days so I can imagine we'll get that at some point. I am impressed they launched with as much LGBT representation considering how US soaps can be.
    • Thank you. I know we're all supposed to see that BTG is progressive when it comes to queer characters, but it's telling that they won't commit to showcasing gay or bi males who are single and looking. That relationship couldn't be any more traditional. Will we ever get a bedroom scene with Smitty and Martin? I have my doubts.
    • This is a pretty huge thing IMO, but I guess we will see what happens? Can't get any worse then already. 
    • This can be difficult for a soap to depict. So far she's only shown an interest in women. Will a man come into her life? If she commits to a male, there will be  backlash, but if it's women only, them where is the bi/queer aspect? Personally, I would have liked a single gay male on the show dealing with hook ups/relationships etc. Smitty/Martin married with kids is limiting in those terms.
    • Of course, how could I have forgotten those thrilling episodes depicting the fire? Also we had the GCAC rooftop set that came out every Summer. Moving on to Friday's episode. Victor is propped in his chair, answers his cell and tells the caller 'Let him in'. Seconds later Kyle enters. So does Victor have security on the front porch? It would have been better had Victor taken the call, and then said to himself 'Well Kyle, let's see what you have to say'and fade out. Next scene Kyle enters, indicating that the first call was from the Ranch entrance and time had passed . Nit picky but I get frustrated when they do stuff like that.
    • Jordan was gone from '87 to mid-'89. He left just weeks after Robert's late '86 return.
    • Jordana Brewster is making a new movie. https://deadline.com/2025/06/rob-riggle-jordana-brewster-the-pirate-king-1236426287/ Kelly Rutherford posing for a magazine cover with her son. Kelly Rutherford Photographed with Model Son Hermés, 18, Years After Custody Battle  
    • I don't think Chelsea has a true label just yet. She's just finding out she has an interest in women. I think the awkwardness is aligned with the character as we've seen. This is the fool who keeps filming her family when embarrassing things happen and live streaming it. I actually think it's refreshing she isn't just jumping into a relationship  and that they're playing the beats of her trying to figure out who she is.
    • Wow, do I agree with you. Chelsea is coming off as ridiculous. All she does is look for a woman to date while not caring about her business at all. That she's bi is great, but they're not writing her like she's bi. She seems to be lesbian. Yeah, I know -- "no labels." I just don't find the writing for her story to be anything other than awkward.   -- I hope we get some diagnosis finality with Bill's trip to the hospital. I don't want to see these trips to the ER every other day. -- Naomi is going to blame herself for Bill's health problems? GMAB. -- Ashley doesn't read as a real nurse in the slightest. -- Another day, another rinse and repeat conversation with Derek and Ashley. YAWN. -- Kat is making mistakes, but she's fun to watch and listen to, regardless. -- I still think the Joey/Vanessa/Doug gambling story sucks. I know Doug is deeply in debt, but I don't like him acting this meek and submissive.  -- I'm not sure what Joey's plan was from the beginning, or why he had to seduce Vanessa at all to get his way. I'm not sure what Vanessa ever saw in Joey -- why doesn't he give her the ick? -- I'm fine with a story where Doug and Vanessa take out Joey.  -- The fades to commercials were pretty bad today.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy