General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Duke Dies Leaving A Devastated Anna!
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On Monday’s episode of General Hospital, even though fans learned via the media some weeks ago that it looked like Ian Buchanan was being written-off the ABC soap opera as Duke Lavery, yesterday all the reports were proven true.
After being shot in a struggle with a gun via Carlos Rivera (Jeffrey Vincent Parise), and having some final moments with his beloved Anna (Finola Hughes) while suffering gunshot wounds and waiting for the ambulance to arrive, things looked bleak for Duke and the once mighty super couple of GH!
After Duke is rushed to General Hospital, Patrick (Jason Thompson) tends urgently to Duke, and unfortunately he dies on the table as Patrick and the ER team drive to revive him.
Outside in the hospital waiting area Anna lays into Julian (William deVry), who happens to be at GH becomes of the birth of his son with Olivia (Lisa LoCicero). Anna vows she will make him pay for ordering a hit on the love of her life. Of course timing is everything in true soap opera and dramatic fashion! Anna and Duke finally had come to their senses, realized they did not want to be apart, and planned to meet at midnight and leave Port Charles together to start a new life. But that is always not a good sign, especially if you are part of the mob … danger is always lurking.
Now Anna must try to recover from this devastating loss! Kudos to the performance of Finola Hughes, who brings her A- game every time and did not disappoint in scenes throughout the episode, as viewers watched Anna’s emotional rollercoaster of an evening, which ultimately resulted in losing Duke.
Watch the moment when Patrick informs Anna that Duke didn’t make it, after the jump! Then weigh-in! Are you upset that GH killed Duke? Do you think it will be interesting to see Anna’s story from here, especially if there is a romantic future down the line with Sloane (Grayson McCouch)? What did you think of the performances of Finola Hughes and Ian Buchanan?
Outstanding performance by Finola Hughes. My one tiny complaint is that, after asking at the beginning, she didn’t follow up again with a dying Duke on who it was that shot him. I know it’s a soap but I don’t find that believable given her character’s line of work.
Completely agree. Flawless acting and very touching….but it could have been even better if I hadn’t had to keep yelling “ask him who shot him!” at the tv lol.
Mr. X,
there is more story to come..
For Duke to tell who shot him would end the story..
By not telling who shot him the Jeromes are in a whole lot of trouble lol
I do not believe in a soap death that any have named their killer LOL it kills the coming storie 🙂
I agree su0000. Yes one needs to sometimes suspend disbelief when watching soaps but like I said I just don’t find Anna not following up with Duke, the man she loves, on who shot him as he’s dying credible at all when that should be her first priority considering her line of work. It leaves the rest of the show for the reminiscing and goodbyes before he goes.
But the heck with what makes sense. We have a story to tell.
su…Anna’s going after Julian and it doesn’t matter if she knows it’s Carlos…he was acting on Julian’s order (even though it was Carlos who originally suggested it.)
It becomes very obvious, very soon, that Carlos shot Duke, Mr. X.
What confounds me is why Carlos is so shaken? Wasn’t this his plan all along? ……shoot to kill Duke? I would have thought that he and Julian had thought of Carlos’s ‘get away car’, yes?
So, why does he go crying to Sabrina? He is supposedly a mobster……tough, his wits about him.
But, what we see before us is a mamby-pamby, pantywaist, who hides behind a girl’s skirts.
Mr. X…Hi.
Yes, finding out who shot Duke should have been Anna’s first priority because she is a Federal Agent. However, these are not the usual circumstances of a homicide.
This is not about Anna the agent; Anna the cop. This is about Anna, the woman, …..a woman overwrought with pain. Her main focus is to keep him talking, lucid, awake and ALIVE!!
This is an emotional Anna….whomever the culprit is, becomes secondary, at this point.
After all is said and done, we see that a contained anger now propels her to seek revenge…the target, Jake.
In my opinion, Anna acted exactly as a grieving woman who has just lost the love of her life should act. She is human, afterall, yes?…..peace out.
I agree CeeCee, Enough with Carlos crying after the fact. Has he ever heard
of the expression “Walk like a Man”. The two worse hit men in MOB history
Carlos and Shawn. They never met JASON, he could have taught them a
thing or two…..
@CeeCee (and Fanny….) You are so right about the hirsute hitman-child, Carrrr-LOS! I’ve never understood the ongoing purpose of this trigger-happy mad dog….he is the exact opposite of a cool-headed, hired gun, like say, Jason Morgan! The scenario with him never changes….first he gets on his manic, bloodthirsty high when he gets a shot off at someone…..successfully or not….then he runs away with his tail between his legs and starts with the woe is me routine on Sappy. Of course, she is reliably lame enough to fall for it every time! I’ve also grown weary of her getting one (more like two, three…) over the law enforcement crowd with her phony innocent act. She has been complicit in practically all of Carrrr-LOS! misdeeds, and yet she always gets off scot-free. Today’s poorly-acted farce was the worst….how can the smart-as-a-whip Anna fall for this ridiculous “hostage” ploy…again and again? Also, what’s with this sanctimonious miss and her holier-than-thou attitude???? Let’s see, she has been a gangsta gal-pal, an unwed babymama and a crazed chick on an infanticide kick, yet she’s still being painted as this giddy, gushing and blushing demure thing….sorry, but the bloom fell off this rose long ago….the “Sapster” is sloppy seconds at least twice over, so let’s dispense once and for all with the “pretty in pink” Disney princess fantasy and call this (social climbing wannabee) spade a spade!
@Shay.
Oh, yeah, Shea…it is so comforting knowing there are so many women on this soap who never learn their lesson.
How many times has Sabrina walked this road? Carlito shows up at her door looking visibly distraught and undone, but she lets him in? I like Sabrina, but I do question her sense of wisdom. Yeah, yeah, she has a history with him….a part of her still loves him, …..well, that’s exactly my point. I must laugh about that hacked tape-her-to-the-chair deal. What was up with that? And, you’re right. How many times will Anna fall for that?
In Carlos defense, though. I guess he did it to dispel any suspicion from Sabrina.
The same can be said about Alexis. Well, far worse, considering the woman has been around the block a few times….no babe in the woods, she. Alexis can twist her reasoning this way and that. I will not bite. She knew exactly what the deal was when she decided to go back to Julian.
And, he threw that fact in her face. She innocently said she thought he would stop? I am paraphrasing here…I’m too lazy to go back and check the DVR….LOL.
Really? She’s that naive? A sagacious attorney who battles/defends criminals in murder cases in courtrooms?
Has she ever read Machiavelli’s IL PRINCIPE? It is a must among law students. Oh, golly gee…I forgot, Alexis is a character in a soap who plays an attorney.
The writers have a knack of making even the most , supposedly, intelligent characters look like idiots.
A few episodes ago, Sam was describing her mother’s character/makeup as highly moralistic. Ha! I will stop there, Shay….is that why she slept with Julian still warm from Ned’s sheets/body within hours?
Not a very prudent, moral woman.
I can forgive Sabrina…she’s not that experienced in ‘the ways of men’.
Cee Cee: I don’t have the words to describe my feelings about The Little Mermaid –she is as pointless as a fish out of water. Excuse the mixed metaphors.
But you bring up Alexis. My problem with Alexis goes well beyond the confines of her Miracle Bra. My problem with Alexis is her rinse and repeat cycle of bad boys. She is a Yale School Law graduate–she’s a wickedly smart woman who makes the same mistake time and time again. Twenty years ago, buttoned-up-Oxford-blouse-wearing Alexis loosens up and discovers the joy of sex with Sonny the mobster. We learn that Alexis does have a healthy sex drive and is not frigid. Rinse and repeat with the following bad boys–Jerry Jax, Sean, Ric Lansing, and now Julian. We get it–Alexis is more than the buttoned up attorney, she likes bad boys and she likes to have sex with them. Where’s the character development? Where’s the wisdom of having lived on this earth for more than fifty years? What some perceive as my being ageist (as if!) is really my being frustrated that you have this intelligent woman acting stupid time and time again and never ever learning from her mistakes.
Harry…I hate to be THE VOICE OF REASON, ahem…but apparently you and company have singled Alexis out as the “mature” woman who should know better than to date a mobster. Huh. So what about:
The under 40: Sam, Elizabeth, Sabrina, Lulu, Maxie, Emily
The over 40: Diane, Carly, Jordan, Tracy, Skye, Olivia, Connie
Some repeat offenders…I’m talking about the women, not the gangstas…
My point? Stop pickin’ on Alexis. She hasn’t done anything that anyone else on that show hasn’t done.
(I got your back, Nancy/Alexis!) 😉
Rebecca, I pick on Alexis because she’s the brightest student in the class who continues to disappoint me with her stupidity.
Sam cannot disappoint me because I never thought she was that bright anyway.
Anna is an example of a beautiful, strong and intelligent woman who continues to evolve.
Harry…yes, Alexis is brilliant…intelligent and quick-witted. With that said, so is Diane, who dates Max (though she’s barely on these days), Anna, who through it all loved Duke, Tracy…c’mon…the woman is intelligent, Jordan…the list, as I mentioned, is long. They’re all involved with guys in the mob…either in the past or present…possibly future. Alexis is no different. The ONLY difference is she breaks up with them because of her moral dilemma…then convinces herself that they’ll change their life for her. Just as Sabrina believed Carlos, Anna HOPED Duke would, etc.
i haven’t watched “yet”
the one thing that smarts… or adds salt to the wound
Sloane still told Anna that he has feelings for her
prior to her meeting Duke at midnight
just saying : sorry to see this vet die off
Duke isnt dead, its a trick to bring down the jeromes
I think he is really dead this time for good… that is unless Helena nabs the body! If that were to happen, all bets would be off. 🙂
Sorry to see Ian leave, for good this time. Was always hoping Robin would come back for some time with Duke & Anna. Oh well.
Not sure what’s going on but that sounds interesting.
Can’t kill Duke. It’s a ploy to bring down the Jerome’s once and for all. Anna and Duke go live in Scotland:) happily ever after. Open a fish market.
I think you are right…he is still alive. What is tipping me in that direction is how strange Patrick is acting. He seems to be holding something back.
oh wait! and Anna! And beloved Laura…Brenda…the list goes on and on. Alexis is not the exception, they’re all bright women…and they’ve all gone round more than once.
oh my god Mr. Fairman, wasn’t Finola Hughes just riveting in those scenes? i’m so disappointed the show chose to go this route again, i know characters have to die, its part of life especially if your in the mob,but still, i don’t know, i was against this, but hey if McDreamy can die on Grey’s Anatomy, then as they say everyone on any show is fair game. I think this show need to implement a no die policy, because then it really becomes silly when characters are brought back from the dead, and just consider this show alone record with characters that are brought back from the dead. RC and FV must be trying to create a new record of bringing characters back from the dead only to kill them off again( AJ, and now Duke) but beyond my disappointment with the killing of certain characters, I was riveted with Finola Hughes performance, and i loved it when she laid it on to Julian, whose really taken a turn and become a weasel , i’m not one of those fans of alexis and julian together, for the life of me i can’t figure out why they are consider a super couple, he is unredeemable to me, Alexis deserves better. I hope Anna gets him good.
Anna could cry about the death of her goldfish which she had just won at the county fair, and have me just hysterically sobbing along with her. That’s how good Finola is.
I love (loved) Duke. But the writing afforded to him this time around has been God awful.
I hate Julian with the heat of a thousand suns.
So true about Anna/Fiona, she’d have me crying over anythingggggg.
That’s how good she is.
Hail to Harry! Do you hate Sonny just as much? He killed AJ for no good reason.
As much as I feel Anna’s heartache…..lest we forget, Jordan would be dead in his stead by Duke’s henchman, had it not been for her sharp intuition, alertness, and smarts.
What I do not understand, is why she is lying about the Bruce. What did I miss?
Oh, Harry…now we’ve lost AJ AND Duke! Soon we’ll be watching GH aka 90210!
I’m beside myself! And I’ve got to blame someone, so I’m blaming you. Had you not disrespected our beloved Duke…had you not mocked his mob prowess and dubded him The Macy’s Don…hahahha…or something like that…he might still be with us today!
I think the writers took your critique to heart and sent him packing. The blame likes squarely on your shoulders. Now fix it!!!!
‘Tis true, Harry…..Finola Hughes was heartbreakingly touching in her anguished farewell to her fallen love….it was one of her finest performances to date. I also adored “Anna’s” scene with Dr. O. in the aftermath of Duke’s death…despite the obvious tension and enmity between these two formidable foes, there was a brief moment of humanity there…well-played by both of these accomplished actresses!
Rebecca, I always saw the poetry in Duke. (would love to know what Ian uses on his skin because it’s beautiful). I think you did too. Yes, I called him Duke of Bloomingdales when the writing afforded to him was pointless and non sensical. It could have been beautiful for he and Anna but instead you have Duke choosing Sonny over the great love of his life, Anna. But honestly, I loved Duke and I am sorry I mad fun of his fashion prowess.
Which brings me to Sonny. Yes, Cee Cee, I do hate Sonny for so much. I have hated Sonny since he manipulated young Karen into stripping for his club while plying her with drugs. All women, young and old, should see the horns on his head and run away screaming. Instead, you get women like Carly, and that simpering fool Lily (glad she’s dead! glad, I tell ya!) and a whole litany of other women seeing a halo above his pointy head and they tell him he’s so misunderstood, mis treated and that he’s wonderful father. Rebecca, Shay and Cee Cee–we often disagree about certain characters but I think the four of us can agree that Sonny is the Devil and unlike Mick Jagger, I have no sympathy for the Devil.
In that case, Sonny is the great unifier of GH viewers.
LOL, Harry. Dapper Duke did have a flair for fashion…the Dapper Don if you will. I absolve you from causing his demise…
And yes! You should know from reading my posts I love Duke! I was incredibly happy when he returned to the show…and then consistently wondering what the freak they were doing with him…he either was absent, playing with Emma, dealing with relish or FINALLY involved in a story which then had him killed. As for the great romance between him and Anna? They did nothing! There was not a couple moment that was memorable…if they even had one.
Great way to put it, seeing “the poetry in Duke.”
As for his skin…flawless! As well as his teeth, and expressive eyes. Those videos of his younger days…his smile charmed an era….
@Harry…..You need never apologize for stating the obvious about the sartorially splendid Mr. Lavery! I always found your humorous send-up of “Duke of Bloomingdale’s” to be the ultimate compliment, not just to the character, but IB’s great sense of style, as well. It was so obviously done with love! I also enjoyed this fashionable gentleman…there are so few found today…my gripe was not unlike yours….that Duke had no pride of place on the GH canvas, and it got to the point of being undignified. Not the fault of either Mr. Lavery or Mr. Buchanan, but the showrunners….for shame, for shame! However, I was at least gratified that Maxie paid homage to this late, lamented man’s inimitable flair for fashion finery. (As those tear jerking flashbacks attested….my oh my, what a dashing figure Duke cut back in the day, and his wedding with Anna was utterly breathtaking!) At any rate, I also admired the ladies’ parade of LBD’s at the memorial…they hit just the right style note: Sam- smashing, Maxie- magnificent, Carly-quite chic! Even Lucy managed to look suitably subdued, albeit with a bit of her trademark sparkle.
Ceecee I was wondering that myself then I thought about it if she would have told shawn he would of confronted duke and he would have told him she was an informant Remember this was before they knew duke was killed
You’re right, Ashley. Had Jordan revealed who truly tried killing her, then her cover would be blowing in the wind now.
Never, liked Sloan and they better not put Anna,with him. That’s big mistake and mad they killed Duke off. Love Finland and Ian. GH is getting to be a disappointment. They put jake with LIZ and that’s not good. JAKE belongs with Sam. Just like Duke snd Anna meant to be. Why did they let Ian go. I like him and finola. GH u r ruining things for us fan. If u want let someone go let Sloan and Hayden go. Please, reconsider not killing duke and letting Ian go PLEASE!! :(:(
I agree! Bring Ian back! Get rid of others that we don’t have connections to like Hayden and Sloane among others!
Anna love go Duke time Srroy
yes bring him back
tash..
Nobody knows why Ian Buchanan left..
You are assuming he was let go..
He may have left..
And-
FV and RC do not have the power to fire anyone, that comes from higher up..
If ABC says kill so and so, they are dead lol ..
Ian Buchanan was given a gift with his powerful exit ..
Su00, can you just let folks mourn or complain without admonishing them and wraggling your index finger at them? Sometimes folks just need to vent.
That was no gift…unless it was his desire to leave the show and asked to make it a permanent exit.
Are you an ABC intern?
It has become ABUNDANTLY clear that this regime wants to build their own so-called couples. To hell with history.
What a waste of a fine actor and an amazing couple.
I’m done.
Your not done!
Sloan yes! He is a horrible actor. I like Hayden and could love her. That character has possibilities. I love her and Carly’s snipping at one another!
I like Hayden as well.
I like Hayden she’s a natural.
Hi, Timmm.
I don’t really care if Sloane stays on not….but, he did improve a bit. He is not someone upon whom I put too much importance except to clean PC of infectious vermin…..and, bring Jake to the fore as Jason.
As yourself, I love Hayden….what a performer. I am very partial to her. She is the proverbial femme fatale and knows how to play one…she knows how to shake that ‘thaaang’, for sure.
I think Rebecca is here to stay…at least, I hope so, albeit she deserves a kick in the pantalettes, and then some for her part in the Jake Barnes deception/debacle.
Hi, tash.
When Grayson took his predecessor’s position as Sloane, The Commish, I felt the same way. I thought he was grubby and repulsive looking. The other guy was so hot.
I was not fair …LOL. But, in my defense, I’m a girl, I appreciate beautiful people. It’s the same as admiring ‘un objet d’art’.
However, this Sloane did clean up….he looks much more professional, and he is doing an excellent job. I did a complete turnabout….he won me over. I understand why, when he first joined the cast, ATWT fans spoke highly of Grayson playing Dusty.
I also think that the takeover of the Commissioner position was necessary because Anna was not delivering as a leader….as some posters agreed many , many, many ‘comments’ ago. Sloane is a subordinate of the state-law’s hierarchy. Sloane’s orders are to weed out the baddies of PC……namely, Julian Jerome and Company. My question is? Why not Sonny? Why not Duke? As far as I am concerned, they do share the same umbrella….well, Duke, no longer.
I do not feel Duke’s loss because I do not know him, but I do appreciate those who have been avid, and dedicated fans for decades….especially due to his ties with Anna.
Nonetheless, I do see ‘something’ brewing between Anna and Sloane. I wouldn’t mind that….we shall see.
Yes, Grayson went from a 5 to a 7ish but I just dont think he is a good actor. I see what your saying about Duke. If you didnt initially watch him back in the 80’s and see how him and Anna’s relationship developed you wouldnt feel as close this time because he was really back burnered this time around. In the 80’s it was all about Robert and Anna and when Duke stepped in you were like, who is this guy? He was handsome and romantic so you kept watching and he was written really well in main storylines so he caught on like fire! I will miss him. CeeCee, you will probably feel the same way when Nathan West dies when he is struck in the head by a thesaurus and dies from blunt force trauma!!!
@Timmm.
Understood! I get it…
I am still laughing, Timmm. When that Thesaurus hits Nathan’s crown (as in,his head), do you think he will have learned anything? Do you think his last words will be defining the word ‘pectorals’?…….still laughing….
tash, I so agree with you Jason belongs with Sam not with Liz. I am also getting tired of Liz just thinking she can walk off the damn job because she can’t reach Jason. Another one who acts all goody goody and is so far from it. She leads on Ric every time Jason dumps her.
Did they have to kill him!?!?
The unfortunate part in all of this is that there is absolutely no reason for Duke to actually die. Getting shot, clinging to life could have yielded all the same emotion and performances.If it is to watch the aftermath, Duke in a coma, paralyzed etc could have sent the same possible events in motion.
But the real fact is that you didn’t need Duke to get shot and die two years after Julian’s return for there to be conflict and a vendetta. Julian certainly did enough to Anna and Duke in the past and his return should have been a story about Duke and Anna.
But they brought Julian back to give him Alexis as a baby mama, a daughter in Sam, a grandson in Danny, brought on Ava and threw him into the ridiculous Fluke story.
To now say that they killed Duke to create drama, conflict, a vendetta; shows a complete lack of understanding of GH history and characters or a blatant attempt to ignore it.
This is a complete and utter failure and there is no good or valid reason for it. Yet another character important to the history and legacy of GH ruined and gone.
Do TPTB, RC and FV, really think that GH fans want to see Julian Jerome win in the end? Duke dies on his orders. He loses his life, Anna loses him, everyone close to him suffers a loss and at the same time we see Julian witness the birth of another son and his legacy and power grows.
What am I really supposed to think about a regime who is entrusted with a 50 yr old show, its continuing legacy, the fans who have supported it for decades, and show a blatant disregard for all of it. So why kill another character so tied to the glory days of GH, when the show was a powerhouse? Is it to try and wipe from people’s memory the greatness that was so that the current incarnation might be more palatable? It isn’t working.
Unnecessary for him to die! You gave many plausible options!
Love your last paragraph about fans and GH legacy! You are spot on!
AJQ..
the most coveted exit for a soap star is to have an exit as Ian Buchanan was given..
Think about how Ian Buchanan would want to go out not how everybody wants him to exist.
Ian Buchanan was given a powerful exit.
And of course ”everyone” loses him, he is leaving lol
you said;
” Duke in a coma, paralyzed etc could have sent the same possible events in motion”
C’mon who wants to watch Duke be paralyzed lol
He is going gotta let him go.. And his exit was befitting for mob star, perfect !
Exactly, Su. No wheelchair, no coma, no incapacitation , no vegetative state…..I doubt Duke, himself, would have wanted to be a burden on Anna. That “privilege” would have fallen on her shoulders, for sure.
omg, you nailed it, i totally agree with you. it makes no sense the route they chose. Julian who was a weasel character back then has been turned into this anti hero, the second coming of Sonny Corinthos wtf, why do we need two Sonnys now? he’s quickly catching up to sonny on the kids department, what a joke. I love Alexis, but this doesn’t make her look good either, her record is awful, sonny, ric, julian, jerry, this doesn’t make her look bright whatsoever. how is this going to play out? really? the show runner/ and head writer clearly favor the Julian character here, how is he supposed to be redeem? They really need to get rid of him and Carlos, another weasel, what thug goes running to his ex gf to hide like the coward that he is? I just pray that Annas threat isn’t in vain, and that she gets justice.
I don’t agree with AJQ often, but I agree 100% with this post. Very well said.
I don’t know what the real behind the scenes story is, if Ian Buchanan wanted off the show, or this was a budget decision, or what, but killing off an iconic legendary character like Duke Lavery is a big mistake, in my opinion. They get rid of him, but useless characters like Carlos are still hanging around town. It makes no sense. It’s a waste of a great actor and a great character.
I’m hoping that Duke ends up in the magic freezer like Jason, Helena, and so many others, so they can bring him back at some point, lol.
True CeeCee, An eloquent soap exit designed for a well respected character.
Dan, I’m just tired of us soap fans riding the dramatic wave when a character dies only to resurface again. Do it, regret it but its done! RIP Scotsman!
Not me, Timmm. It’s a soap, and for me part of the ride is knowing that anything’s possible. I would LOVE to see AJ and/or Duke resurface again. I could care less how/why…I’ve believed every other insane reason they’ve given, I watched Casey the Alien…I can deal with a few resurrected favorites again and again.
And how many strong legacy characters/families do you see in the making now? Except for Anna, Tracy and possibly Carly…zilch!!! And look what they did to Luke. The main story lines seem to be all about mobsters, crazies, enablers, children, or the doe-eyed and aimless.
“The doe-eyed and aimless”…..now there’s a fabulous subtitle to define what this once formidable soap has become! I love it, Rose!!!! P.S. And by the way, what’s up with Nik’s latest incarnation as the proprietor of a B&B for wayward wenches???? It’s just weird….
@Rose….Well, yes, Hayden does have Nik’s “needs” covered…essentially she is earning her room and board on her back…or whatever other position is required….LOL. Quite the vulgar little trollop, isn’t she???? (I truly desire an appalled Helena back so as to refer to her as a “guttersnipe” and “unrefined type,” as only the Cassadine matriarch can do….) But having said that, I truly abhor this newbie tramp having the upper hand over Prince Nicky…….he’s between a rock and a hard place—no pun intended!—yet I suppose it serves him right for having banished Britt from Port Charles. Brazen Hayden makes Dr. Westbourne look like an absolute saint by comparison! As for Nik’s “mama drama,” issues, maybe Laura will address them on her next swing through the GH canvas. And finally, “Val?” I’m just tired of her licking those chops of hers every time Dante is in close proximity….so very unseemly!
Very well-encapsulated synopsis there, AJQ! So little of what happens these days in Port Charles makes any sense. The wrong characters seem to be given star status while the true gems get short shrift, if not complete elimination from the canvas. God help us if what we are left with are the antics of Nina, Sappy, Val-Chops, Hayden and Jordan….ugh!
At least one of the wenches has Nik’s libido number. And that can be a recipe for lots of drama that su0000 will like. It’s not just Spenser that needs a mother. I think Nik missed out in that department, too. Valerie…I just don’t have a read on what they are going to do with her. Just hope it isn’t with Dante.
Shay’s right. Enough with these over used underwhelming characters.
Let’s start cleaning house with couple #1 Shaun & Jordan, once she believes
her cover’s been blown she’ll disappear in the dead of night. He’ll be forced
to pursue the lying woman he loves but knowing Shaun, chasing after her
will take a lifetime.
Next…Nurse Sabbbbbrinnnnna S.& Carrrrlos the most inept hit man in
history. With all the covering they do for each other, this enabling couple
should talk themselves into leaving town together permanently.
Val, Valerie,Val-chops as Shay likes to call her, has no significant
reason for staying in Port Charles. Her so called “Family” connection,
blood ties, have dried up… Time too move on pleassssse.
These Five, plus losing Duke, Ned is leaving, Luke is in need of
finding spiritual guidance or peace or both…
See how easy life can be, clean ups a breeze.
I’m not pleased at all that GH killed off Duke!!! I felt the same about AJ. Yet, on GH, characters seem to find their ways back to the canvas. As that’s the case…bring back Alan Quartermaine!!!
And…bring back Tristan Rogers aka Robert Scorpio after his contract expires from Y&R. This new Sloane doesn’t fit romantically with Anna, I preferred Robb Derringer in the role. Let’s see some adventure with Robert and Anna, and I hope Mac and Felicia and Doc aka Kevin make appearances for Duke’s funeral. Shame Robin can’t come back for that.
I love Anna/Finola!! I think she is and has always been one of the best actresses on GH. Even though I cry when she cries, these are the times that she just kills it. I love to see that woman act her arse off.
Don’t know the real reason behind the scene, but “yes” I’m upset about the lose of Duke/Ian. Way more than I ever will be when Luke finally exits. It’s the end of a beautiful, improbable romance…unless Anna makes a deal with the devil (I’m sure there is still some Cassadine who has contacts to try to raise the dead.) Or even Robin, except Anna doesn’t know she saved Jason.
More on the resurrection possibility after today. Notice how Dr. O has been so “involved” in the Duke story at the hospital. First with Anna, then instructions to Elizabeth about his body. She seemed so accommodating for “O.” This is the same Olbrecht who was at the clinic in Switzerland where Duke was held prisoner for years, and the Duke mask was made for Faison. And Robin was held. I think I’ve got it right. Jump in JimL where I might be off. Then there’s the Olbrecht history with the Cassadines who always seem to have a trick or two, and the money, to fund experimental re-births.
This may seem like I’m getting carried away. But we’ve gotten used to seeing the fantastical on GH.
Anyway a lot of coincidences that could make for a future Duke, now being held in stasis and brought back to life. Just hope it’s Ian.
Hmmmm, Rose. That’s something on which to chew. I like it.
Good theory Rose. I hope your right.
PS. …well, blow me down!!!!! Wonder of all wonders. Dr. O is human. I thought she only expressed sympathy, or any other emotion, for that matter, towards her children. But, my eyes were not deceiving me….Liesl actually hunched down to comfort Anna. Her arch enemy.!!!!!…..she gently lay her hand on Anna’s shoulders; understanding Anna’s sorrow…a human touch!!!!
Love you, Dr. O.
Rose…I’ve been thinking of ways for them to bring Duke back at some point…and whisking his body off somewhere would leave that door open. I didn’t see today’s episode yet…let’s see if they show him in the casket…
I don’t think that’s the plan now, but they can always use it down the road if they choose.
Timmm…lol…you do realize you just totally contradicted yourself, don’t you? It’s okay; we’re all grieving…
CeeCee…what also surprised me about Dr O comforting Anna, is that Anna let her. There’s a part of me, though, that wonders how sincere Olbrecht was considering the history of Faison and Anna. Maybe that comforting smile on the outside was really a sneer on the inside. Ohhhh…more to come I think.
Frank Valentini, you upset me when you killed A.J., now you pissed me off killing Duke. WHY? Another legacy character gone and were tired of ghosts and “Return from the Dead” stories! Duke is dead. What did you gain from that? Julian is once again a scumbag and I will not believe him as he pours his heart out to his son or daughter now. Carlos is a piece of crap! I hope he leaves town and NEVER comes back. Lastly, dont shove Anna and Sloan down our throats! I dont like the character and I hate his portray-er! DUKE IS DEAD! I hope your happy!
Bravo! I could not have said anything else.
Duke was never my favorite, but then, neither was AJ. I still find it appalling that they were both brought back, after SO many years, and they’d both suffered SO much, only to have it end like THIS a few years later. What burns me up the most about Duke’s death right now is the GLARING absence of Robin and Robert. “I’m so alone” Anna says, while OBRECHT strokes her hair. OBRECHT! What an insult to those of us who have more than a short-term memory! SHE and Faison are the ones who kept Duke from his family for 20 years! And here she is comforting Anna?! This is an outrage!! And please, don’t tell me SLOANE is gonna walk in next .. the man who should be walking in that door right now is Robert Scorpio! RC and FV REALLY blew it, thinking they didn’t need to give Tristan Rogers a contract, that he would just be available whenever they wanted him .. and now we’re stuck with contract Obrecht and Sloane!? The absence of Robert Scorpio in this story is GLARING.
And Tristan is being wasted over at Y&R.
Apparently Tristan is very happy over at Y&R and does not want to leave.
They had their chance to grab Tristan before Y&R did, but I agree. They are absolutely wasting him and he has SO much to offer over there.
This regime is the devil. They lure you in by bringing beloved characters back, only to kill them off. Here are some beloved and some killed for no reason:
Alison Barrington – absolutely appalling and NO reason for that!
AJ
Duke
Connie/Kate
Connie/Kate’s son Trey
Jason
Rose! Right?
He hasnt been on in weeks and everytime him and Jill appear it is blah, blah, blah and I NEVER FF any of Robert Scorpio’s scenes on GH!
I have watched some of Y&R with Tristan, and I agree. His new character, Colin, is just not as compelling and charismatic as Robert Scorpio, who wears a white hat but is always entertaining. That’s because Robert is a no-nonsense kind of guy who tells it like it is. So refreshing on a show like GH that tries to sugar-coat all the mobsters into “family men”. How I miss Robert and how he is needed!
Well said, Maddie! This is EXACTLY the same scenario as AJ… There is no reason to kill off these legacy characters. There are many ways to write an exit story. Killing off two legacy characters (no, three if we count Helena before she returned) makes no real sense.
I suppose RC figures he can just “unfreeze” them next time he needs them RME
Yes if Duke is really dead, poor Anna, she only has Patrick and Emma, maybe Mac & Felicia they decide they are still with the show?
I understand your anger, Maddie. But, this is the crux of the matter. I believe there is a lesson to be learned here. That is, the most despicable ‘scum’ can be redeemed.
Dr. O insinuated herself into some of our hearts. I do believe that TPTB noticed Gati’s popularity and they are banking on it. ‘They’ are redeeming her, as we speak. I really do not see the difference between her, Fsison and all the mobsters in PC. They are all CRIMINALS. Some more despicable than others, but, criminals nonetheless.
Will Anna accept that comfort, or will she lash out? Anna is noble of heart….she may…..any human connection is better than none….even from Liesl.
I do agree that someone, other than the most unlikely person, Anna’s first and foremost, persona non grata , as Liesl, was the one to dry her tears (figuratively), and offer comfort.
Furthermore, it is shameful and sad for Anna not to have a loved-one, such as her daughter to be with her, in her time of need….the writing could have catered to Anna anguish with much more sensitivity.
@CeeCee, nobody loves redemption stories more than I do! One of my favorites was Sean Donely, a baddy if we ever saw one! But, lurking beneath it, we could see he had affection for Robert, Anna & Felicia, and grudging admiration for Frisco. When Frisco’s life was on the line, Sean took a bullet for him, which cemented a close friendship between the two of them. From there, Sean became a trusted friend and partner (even if he did slip outside the law now and then, lol) It was a gradual and WELL-WRITTEN process that did not rely on Sean being given a bunch of newbies as “insta-family” to make him more loveable. Obrecht’s redemption has been FORCED DOWN OUR THROATS from the get-go. Yes, she has a nice voice, but I’d really rather see some of that attention she’s getting go to Monica or Tracy, women her age who have HISTORY on the show! And I don’t see the difference between Dr. O, Faison and “all the mobsters” either. You are right, they ARE criminals, and I don’t root for any of them. I like Jake, because he isn’t really a mobster, he’s “undercover”. When he is revealed as Jason, I hope he doesn’t go back to his life of crime. I’d like to see him discover his “Q” side. I repeat, I don’t root for the criminals, I root for the good guys! Anna, Robin, Patrick & Emma! Mac, Felicia, Nathan, Maxie! They’re the ones who should be comforting Anna right now.
@maddie.
Thank you, Maddie. I loved your post. ….touched my heart. I really like Dr. O, in a buffoonish-kind-of-way….she is ridiculous. She entertains me….gets me out of my sometime-doldrums.
You are right, she was forced on us. I don’t mind, though. As a newbie, I do not have the memories of the characters that ‘lived’ in PC for so long where they formed a bond with so many fans. So, it is understandable you feel what you fee…and, you have expressed those feelings from the heart.
Never, for a minute, do I forget Liesl’s criminal past.
Thanks CeeCee .. those of us who’ve been watching a long time do get attached to our characters, lol. The old GH had a way of making us care, I think it was the longer scenes, less cutting back and forth .. GH is flashy and fun to watch these days, but rarely does it make me FEEL. Yesterday’s flashbacks of Anna&Duke .. that got me. Because there was more attention paid to character development in the old days .. have you ever watched any of the old scenes on youtube? Check out the Asian Quarter storyline sometime (the one with Sean’s redemption), one of GH’s best.
@maddiehayes….Most often we are on the same page when it comes to our fond memories of Port Charles’ past—not to mention the pros and cons of the modern state of GH—but for the once, we do part company on our views of Dr. O. While I’m usually wont to calling out the current show runners for cramming their pet characters down our throats, I have to say that the introduction of Liesl Obrecht—and her eventual metamorphosis into the relatively less-wild-woman we see today—was actually a textbook case of how to work a new role into the existing fabric of a soap. When we initially met this mysterious villainess, she was a bit player whose menacing medica was running a criminals’ bolthole in the guise of a clinic…normally, such a small stint would have barely registered a blip on the radar, had Kathleen’s Gati’s brilliantly brusque portrayal not caught the fancy of the viewers, or perhaps even more importantly, Anthony Geary, who was greatly impressed by the immense talent demonstrated by this versatile actress. Accordingly, this fiercely freaky femme continued to occasionally turn up and make her mark with one brief appearance after another, always to the rave reviews of many of us who beseeched the GH honchos to give us more Obrecht! (And for once, they listened to our feedback!) Hence, we soon discovered to our giddy delight that this “Dark Lady” was in reality a Faison groupie who bore his lovechild and the “Mutter” of the equally mesmerizing Dr. Britt Westbourne…what subsequently followed, as they say, is now a part of this soap’s history! Therefore, while I am the first to admit that this polarizing pariah is not everyone’s cup of tea, KG does have a considerable fan base which is thrilled with her continued presence on the GH canvas, and I do not find her character’s too infrequent glimpses to be disproportionate to other cast members in the same manner as say, Sappy, Ava, Nina or now Hayden, who were well and truly force-fed to the audience….with extremely mixed reactions, no less! Having said that, I certainly can respect that not all of us—including yourself—are as enamored with Dr. O. as I admittedly am, but to characterize her inclusion to the show as being one in the long list of gross impositions upon the viewers is a rather unfair and inaccurate one, at least from my perspective!!! The Liesl we know today arrived here in carefully measured increments! (On the other hand, I totally hear you regarding the characters and storylines of yesteryear….those Anna and Duke flashbacks demonstrated just how much heart and soul are lacking in the present-day episodes. No wonder then that the use of these emotional montages are so few-and-far between….the comparisons of then and now leave the modern-day efforts in the dust! Oh, as for Robert Scorpio?….Bring him back to Port Charles from that vast “Wisconsin” wasteland where his charm and charisma are being seriously squandered!)
Beautiful post, Shay! We need you writing for Soap Digest. 🙂 Anyway, I do enjoy Obrecht at times, she is comic relief, and a foil for other characters. At least I’m still watching! One old-time fan I know quit watching the minute Dr. O became chief of staff at the hospital. She just couldn’t take it anymore! The “pimping” of Dr. O and the shelving of Monica. But I do understand, the writers have to do what’s good for the show. And if there are a lot of viewers who love Obrecht (I differentiate between Obrecht and Ms. Gati. She IS a major talent, and GH is lucky to have her), putting her front-and-center should be good for ratings. Now then, as to the flashbacks, I couldn’t agree more .. those old scenes were the highlight of that episode for me! Today’s GH just can’t compare to ’80s GH when it comes to making us really care about the characters. Today’s GH is more fast-paced, never-a-dull-moment, but I’m not “feeling” it. When Duke “died” the first time, I couldn’t help crying when they showed Anna, weeping in Duke’s club, remembering her tango with Duke as “the Wind Beneath My Wings” played. This time, how does Anna deal with her grief? She goes out and shoots Duke’s killer, in cold blood. Yes, it is entertaining, but I couldn’t help but feel more for Carlos at that moment than I did for Anna. She REALLY needs Robert right now, on that we agree!
lol
sheesh.. people die in soaps..
People dying brings the big story, remember moment for the actor, and emmy’s..
Any experienced soap fans lol know at anytime some can die..
The death scene gave Finola Hughes and Ian Buchanan a great moment, unforgettable!!
A soap star needs the great goodbye, and Ian Buchanan was done justice with his exit scene..
Instead of complaining why not praise…. It was well written and the acting superb !
It was an answered prayer to have a spectacular exit as Ian Buchanan given ..
I have the highest “praise” for Finola. She’ been brilliant! But I also agree with most all of the “complaining” comments. And I guess we differ on “spectacular exits.” It was just a mob hit in an underground garage by a flunky. If RC and writers had to exit Ian they could have at least done it with a lot more class and story since they never really wrote anything much for him after Anna saved him from the clinic. :))
I suppose, Rose. But, realistically, there is no glamor or class within the underworld….live by the sword; die by the sword.
It does make sense to all of Mr. Buchanan’s fans that they wanted to see more done for the Duke character, dead or alive. I am of the persuasion that the writers are exemplifying the ignobility and waste of living as a criminal and thus, dying as one….I hate to be crass, but some people would consider Duke’s death as just desserts, yes? Personally, I would rather have him stay if only to have Sonny leave. My opinion.
What the writers should have done was to write the character in as ‘on the straight and narrow’, and keep his relationship with Anna undisturbed.
It was well acted, but certainly not well written. Since Duke’s return from the dead, they have thrown more crap at this actor than an irate chimp does at the heckling zoo patrons. Duke keeps himself alive while being held in captivity under sadistic like conditions by envisioning the love of his life–Anna.
He is reunited with the real life woman behind the life sustaining mirage and suddenly Duke develops a boy crush on Sonny choosing the mumbling mobster over the greatest love he has ever known.
What an absolutely apt description of the indignities thrust upon Duke by the GH showrunners, Harry! Ever since Mr. Lavery re-emerged in Port Charles, he has been given precious little to do…he was consistently a man without a purpose, and that was so sad to witness. With his genteel bearing and vast life experience, there should have been something more positive to define Duke’s existence than playing mob boss in Sonny’s slimy shadow. Given this prime example of the squandering of yet another beloved legacy character, I have no recourse but to term Mr. Lavery’s sad exit a “mercy killing.”
well said. I think Finola and Ian could make a great love story to continue Duke and Anna with a creative writer at the helm. Geez, the suspense…. I’ve been waiting for them to get back to it. What a disappointment. I’ll have to be satisfied with their earlier days.
We seem to forget Duke was a very prideful man. Upon his rescue
and return to Port Charles there wasn’t much for him to do. Except
LOVE Anna and devise a way to get even with the one person responsible
for stripping twenty yrs of his life, his love, losing his only child, Julian
needed to be held accountable, the hate was mutual though, and it would
only be a matter of time before one or the other ended up dead.
Sonny simply facilitated matters when he offered Duke a job, which Duke
needed to feel like himself again. A proud,independent man who could
take care of his own. He didn’t choose Sonny over Anna his one true
Love, obsessive revenge chose him.
su…as you know soaps are continuing stories. It’s not like you lose a character and go on to the next episode…these are “people” we come to love…feel for…the reason we watch…so it’s not about his “great moment.” He’s gone from the show! That means something to fans who felt something for this character and wanted to see more of him…not less. It’s a loss…as far as missing him on the show…as those of us who miss AJ. Every few weeks it seems there’s another major player leaving…if you don’t why that upsets viewers than I’m not sure what you get out of soaps.
I know you love GH. And you keep reminding people it’s a TV show… a soap. We know that. But the whole point in any show, film, book…is suspending your disbelief. So while we’re “immersed” in the show…while we’re believing…for that one hour (minus commercials…;) ) we are INVOLVED and pseudo connected to these characters. Of course it creates a reaction…one of disappointment and loss. What’s the point, finally, of watching a soap if no one’s left. Then, it’s just a show. Might be good…but it’s not the show you’re invested in…
Su….why is it so important to you that everyone share your well paid for opinions?? You are clearly in the minority as someone with lavish love for this regime and this show. I couldn’t even fake it for any amount of money. By the way…how’s Cousin Jethro and Uncle Reemus?
I love Ian but I for one second thought his death scene was Emmy worthy?
Come on, no one dies in Daytime LOL. My prediction is that Duke did not die. This has happened before with Duke Lavery. He will be back in a couple of years. Shame on General Hospital for firing Ian.
Helen..
Ian may have left by his choice..
Ian did say on twitter su0000 that he got let go. General Hospital made a huge mistake in firing Ian
Helen,
I doubt Ian would be ”fired” no reason for fire him to be fired..
being ‘let go’ is different, usually a decision to let the character be shelved for corporate reasons..
100’s < possibly soap characters have been let go, not many were actually fired..
Soap actors always have the possibility of being let go at any time..
(his number was up, his time came)
I'm sure we will be reading an Ian interview , soon..
Ian was very busy with his pother projects, his Broadway shows etc
perhaps his schedule was hard to work around, hard to give him a story, and IF he was let go that could be a factor with ABC's decision to let him go..
Anyways- Ian will be fine he is very busy on Broadway..
I will miss Duke…. I wish him the best
su…you keep missing the point.
Ian Buchanan as Duke was for the most part a beloved character to many of us. We will miss him…Duke…as part of the canvas. It doesn’t matter if I meet him in person, see him on Broadway or share a coffee!!!! I will still miss “Duke!”
As for fired or let go, it’s semantics. The point is it wasn’t his choice and he probably would have preferred to stay. And lest you come back at me…no…I don’t know for sure if he’d prefer to have stayed…I just think he might have….
Suu, I have never seen anyone post so many responses in one article trying to “prove” that the fans of a beloved character are wrong. It would seem that your employers are really shocked by the fan outcry about the loss of Ian Buchanan, thus you are responding with what appears to be a corporate line to so many posts non-stop to quell the firestorm. You claim we don’t know what we are saying when we say Ian was fired, which was reported by Michael Logan of TV Guide, a HIGHLY reputable source. Yet you, with no proof, keep insisting that Ian is very busy on Broadway, blah, blah, blah. Let us grieve the loss of a legendary character and the superb actor who played him. No matter how many times you post the corporate line about this, fans will continue to lament the death of Duke and the loss of Ian Buchanan. Duke was a legendary character who should have just been “retired” until such time as GH gets a writer who cares to really write for him, and for the FANS who followed Duke and Anna and the memories they created for almost 30 years! Please respect the fans’ right to grieve this character loss without so many many responses from you that try to diminish our feelings.
Finola Hughes is a true gem, and her scenes were pure gold. She is one of GH’s best actresses who consistently performs amazingly. That being said, Duke did NOT need to die. I don’t understand why TPTB feel the need to kill off characters that fans like in order to propel story. They did that with both A.J. and Connie in 2014, and now they’re doing it again with Duke. Three huge errors made by the show in one year.
Duke is a legacy character that is important to the history of GH. For story purposes, they could have put Duke in a coma, or faked his death, or written him into Witness Protection, so they could bring him back down the line (like they did with Ric). They have already done a resurrection story with the character, so I doubt we’ll be seeing that again down the line.
This is also a blow for GH because they’re losing Ian Buchanan. He and FH are pure gold together, and after months of keeping Anna and Duke in limbo, they finally came to their senses and put them back together, only to rip it away 5 minutes later. This was a very poor decision made by the show, regardless of whatever story spins out of it. The only bright spot will be seeing the acting talents of Finola and anyone else involved in the story.
Their end scene was the best scene they had since he came back on the show. They barely were seen together prior…Seeing how great they were in his death scene emphasized what a powerful chemistry they have had they been given the material. Waste…
Its either ABC being lazy or cheap. Duke could have stayed on the show through the summer, worked with Sloan and build a case against Julian and then been put into witness protection and always have that possibility to return.
Good thought, Timmm. This ‘team’ Sloane could have included Anna. But, if she and Duke would get back together, she would leave with him? I am still befuddled and confounded why Anna precipitously decided, in a matter of minutes, to venture out with Duke? I did say that she finally came to grips with her feelings for him. But, I don’t even believe my own reasoning…Lol. …just doesn’t make sense.
The only thing that does make sense is that the writers brought the two back together in preparation for Duke’s death. Anna’s mourning makes it real.
Was his death staged, unbeknownst to Anna?We did see him at Sonny’s doorstep in the preview, right?
So, Timmm….you’re not far off the mark.
Hate to say this however…If Tony G. had announced his retirement
earlier ( least we forget, Duke getting killed was shot a month ago.)
Then there most definitely would have been enough money to keep
some beloved characters on the show. Bring back fan favorites and
even invest in a fresh crop of newbies.
Sad to see Duke die. Awesome work by Finola Hughes as Anna. She never disappoints. Never! But this is GENERAL HOSPITAL,a hospital, where people live and die every day. And GH for a couple decades now has been dark, thanks to that long dark mob shadow. Death is difficult, and Anna has been through a lot in her life. It will be good to see her deal with this loss, an opportunity rich in story. While the mob games wear on me, I am happy to some degree this is a death. And no bizarre frozen bodies or missing corpses or switched identities are in play. That nonsense really wears on me. Those tropes no longer holds surprise or wonder. The human condition — life, love, loss — always do, however. RIP Duke.
I am going to catch it for saying this FH did a great job but I felt nothing because we have not seen a story for them in how long to me it just looked like RC decided one day ok let’s get rid of Duke and wrote a quick exit. Plus why would you miss him since IB has not been in story in forever. Where the hell in Monica we have story going on concerning Jason and Michael where is she?
I agree with you. I also find it highly unbelievble that anna all the sudden wants to runaway with him. I like ian, never cared for duke, never cared for duke & anna. I think robert and anna have far more chemistry and would welcome a return from tristan but if that cant happen then hopefully finola will get a new leading man altogether. Gh never invested in d&a
So its hard to invest in his departure. For the record, im tited of mob wars too! I dont even know/care what they were all fighting over anyway!
I don’t think Anna ever stopped loving Duke, Ces. I think it was beyond frustrating and insulting that they brought Ian back, built up expectations with Duke and Anna fans…and then never did anything with them. They were barely seen together this time around!
However, I never doubted that the love had gone. There was (the few times they were seen on screen together) stolen, longing glances…there were references to each other…there was Anna’s obvious conflict with wanting to uphold the law and Duke needing to assert himself in a power position again. And, like in real life, people do succumb to love which is what I felt they did after a long enough separation. In that sense, I found it plausible that they’d give up their respective “jobs” for each other…they’d been apart long enough.
As for Tristan/Robert…I adore him! I’d welcome his return. But Anna had chosen Duke over him long ago…though they do make a great couple. Who knows what the future holds. RIght now I’m missin’ Duke and what could’ve been….
I meant to say I never doubted their love…
Absolutely true, Substitute.
Anna, a stickler for doing the right thing, decides, at the eleventh hour…..nilly-willy, to take off to God-knows-where, with Duke. I think what the writers are hoping for is that we just assume that Anna was repressing the love and passion she still had for Duke. In an act of weakness, Anna succumbed to those feelings….the joy of being with her love forevermore, blinded every fiber of her being…any good sense she had….
…Better than being alone….act of desperation and desolation.
I am very upset that GH killed off Duke! I think he and Anna belong together. I would have liked for it to work out and they run away together.
If Duke and Anna had run away,, GH would also be empty of Fiona..
I would miss her if she left, also..
Fiona would have been a GREAT loss…
I absolutely hate it that Duke was killed. When I saw Obrecht showed up today and told Anna she had to leave Duke’s body so his body could be removed that maybe they were going to save him like they did the Casadines. Wishful thinking I guess. I don’t understand why if they needed to kill a character, why they didn’t kill Luke since Tony Geary is retiring anyway. Anna and Duke are a great couple and they each are good alone.
Outstanding performances by both, Finola and Ian! I’m a huge Duke & Anna fan! Can’t believe GH killed off such a long-time vet!! Why? Least I’ll be able to keep Ian as a FB friend. I follow him too on Twitter…Dead people don’t stay dead for long…Sigh!
Not happy about this at all! They could’ve explored other, endless possibilities on his story!!
The acting was stupendous…Finola was completely believable as a woman devastated; Ian did his best acting since they brought him back. Quiet, teary-eyed, a man clinging to life as his love holds him in her arms…his sadness, love, regret, fear all displayed in his expressive face…
Hated it! The fact that they keep puttig on the back burner or killing off these legacy characters is infuriating and takes away from the “relationship” with GH and the lives we’ve come to know. Perhaps not to newer viewers; people die, get killed off all the time on TV and film. But when you watch a continuing saga for so long…and there are characters you’ve come to know, love and look forward to seeing…it’s a loss.
Perhaps his death will propel story. That could have been done by crippling him, putting him in a coma, him escaping and presumed dead (even to Anna for her own safety)…but to make it so final…
Yes, people come back on GH. But unless he was an imposer this entire time; it’d be absurd. The only way I see an out is if we don’t see Duke again after Anna is crying over his body. If somehow he’s whisked out another door to some foreign hospital…and a closed casket funeral. (Haven’t seen today’s show yet…perhaps that’s not doable…)
Other than that, he’s dead. Dead/dead. Just wonder if it was Ian’s choice to leave…and to leave permanently…or if it was just an insane, completely screwed up design by the writers. Do they REALLY not care what the fans think? Did they now read how pissed people were when they killed of AJ? Why kill another beloved character?
Ridiculous. Major fail…no matter how good a story might follow….
We have to face it. This regime has no interest in writing for vets and fan favourites. In fact…they have no knowledge of how to do so. They know how to write for doppelgangers, mistaken identity people, and psychopathic murderers. Anyone with a rich past, a legacy connection, and fan support is not long for this show. The character assassination and destruction on this show since 2012 has been staggering, sad, and shameful. I am not so upset about Duke, per se…..just the pattern and general state of the show. Duke was broughtback for little to no reason…in a stupid mask plot….he spent most of his first year playing dress up with Emma…then his second year he was turned back into a mobster and chose to be a murderer over being with Anna. These stories about grown mobsters crying in hospitals ring totally false and hollow. Sorry….these murderers cry ing over their family as they are in the midst of ordering hits and plotting murders doesn’t make me well up with sympathy. They look like overgrown imbecilic crybabies. “Oh I love my family so much….”. Waa waa….quit the mob then. You either want to kill people as “business”…..”or you want to stop being a murdering douche bag. They love the violence….they love the money…and they love the power. They are not misunderstood heroes….they are blood thirsty disgusting thugs. Sonny Julian Shawn Carlos and the airheaded sluts who love them and follow them…Carly, Alexis, Jordan, etc. One thing these mobsters always say “It’s not that easy t o leave.”. Actually yes it is. This is a show that freezes and thaws human beings. The headwriter can do anything…and if any writer wanted to return this show to its former glory….one stroke on the keyboard and it could be done. Sadly no one has wanted to do that since Wendy Riche left.
LOL, Aden! “Duke was brought tback for little to no reason…in a stupid mask plot….he spent most of his first year playing dress up with Emma…then his second year he was turned back into a mobster and chose to be a murderer over being with Anna.” Let’s not forget the relish story…that was such a travesty that they killed off BOTH AJ and Ian just for being part of it! (Actually, truth be told I didn’t mind it too much because it was classic Quartermaine…and it was fun seeing them go at it.) But Duke? Instead of having he and Anna run into each other’s arms…she was running from the masked man in her mind…and by the time she got over it he was back in the mob.
I’m thinking maybe Ron et al can’t write for the vets because they weren’t their babies to begin with…so they’re dumping them one by one…they can create whomever they want with new characters and make their own mark in GH history. Too bad they can’t seem to do both…
Amen, Aden! My sentiments exactly
Not happy about this he is the classiest actor on daytime and was wasted on GH.
I’m grateful we only lost a character and not the entire show. My heart still grieves for AMC. We would of been so lucky to only lose a character when the axe fell on AMC. No complain here.
Couldn’t have said it better myself Carla… Better one character, as opposed to
the entire show. LONG LIVE GH!!!!
Dear Fanny….Whenever I see your posts, I am reminded of that classic French actress Fanny Ardant! Quite the thespian she is! But that’s neither here nor there….LOL. We often agree and I’ve repeatedly replied to you only for my remarks to fail to post. I shall try once again….I like your most expedient suggestions for dispensing with the aforementioned annoying and useless albatrosses currently afflicting Port Charles. Alas, I have no realistic expectations that our wishes shall be granted, but they definitely work for me! (And please, let Shaun and Jordan take TJ with them!!!!) However, what you term a “clean-up,” I call only a “good start.” There is so much deadweight on the canvas that needs to be cleared so as to afford not just our favorite vets more airtime, but the charming character actors that are so quintessentially GH…the far-too rare glimpses of them are sights for sore eyes, plus the obvious use of no-name extras is becoming increasingly apparent. Hence, to our list of gotta-go peeps, I add Felix and Hayden….in their place, let’s have a visit from Britt, Frisco, Noah, Blackie and even a recast Dr. Jeff Webber…..would be great for Liz to have her daddy around, not to mention Monica her ex-hubby!
Dear Shay… Fanny Ardant has always been one of my favorite French Actresses.
She once said ” Don’t be afraid to get lost in life, it’s the only way we learn to find
ourselves”.
Shay, I admire your posts a great deal, they R frank and honest…in a good way.
I follow in your footsteps, Simply because I agree with UR reasoning. We desire
the same thing for GH longevity.
Thank you for your gracious thoughts, Fanny! Yes, I also hope for GH’s continued viability, but so many days when one tunes in it makes one wonder how this can ever be the case when it seems to be on such a ruinous path with its uneven writing, inconsistent plot points and less than engaging newbies. Personally, I have nothing against the blending of old and new….if it is done seamlessly and with finesse, but such has not been my experience past the arrivals of Britt and Dr. O. I have found that most of the characters that have followed, save for Madeline/Magda and Billy Miller’s “Jake,” which is essentially just a Jason recast, to simply be wanting in all aspects. As long as the show’s deep, storied history is plumbed for future developments and characters linked to those who came before are skillfully and thoughtfully introduced, then I’m generally content. But those inane out-of-left-field folks like the ludicrous Sappy, Carlos, Hayden, Felix, Jordan, and Nina simply don’t ring true for me as part of the Port Charles landscape…there is far too much emphasis on these interlopers, which alienates long-term viewers….especially when they remain whilst beloved vets are eliminated. Hence, while I can appreciate that there is a need to attract new fans with fresh faces and more modern twists, conversely offending the loyal base of followers in the bargain won’t do anything to increase future audience numbers.
Obviously done to kick off some drama for Finola to act but a shame to continue killing off characters that were resurrected and never given a story.
Ian has been very busy being in Broadway productions, he most likely didn’t have much time to devote to GH..
He has a great Broadway career..
”Lion in Winter” was his most recent ..
Send Ian back to B&B
EXCELLENT ACTING BY BOTH ACTORS…REALLY SORRY TO SEE HIM GO. THEY COULD HAVE HAD ADDED SO MUCH MORE TO THE SHOW….SO MANY THINGS ARE SO STUPID BUT THOSE STORY LINES CONTINUE FOREVER…..GOOD LUCK TO A MARVELOUS MALE ACTOR…
Ian is doing well..
JeffreyVincentParise on twitter said about Duke-
Look! See? He’s fine! We were just dancing!
in the picture- Ian had a big smile!
Ian is very busy man.. he’s into many things..
He will be greatly missed but will be seen on broadway and in other productions..
Never forget;
Anna and Duke danced their last Tango for us.. (awesomely timed ..
anna had me crying right along with her – i really hated to see tptb get rid of such an awesome actor like ian buchanan!!!!!
what were they smoking when they made that decision??????????????????
Did the tptb ”get rid”’ of Duke or did he make the decision to leave..
Nobody knows the circumstance of Ian’s departure..
I am guessing Ian decided to leave..
I’m sure we’ll find out, soon ..
until then we do not know why Ian is gone..
They were smoking the same stuff the DAYS writers were smoking. When they get caught, they’ll be fired!
I really am going to miss Duke. I’ve always wondered; we all know about Tony Geary but is Ian Buchanan gay as well.
Why do this? I am done with this show. Why even bring him back in the first place. The only reason I started watching GH again was because they brought Duke and Anna back together. There was never enough story line with them. The best part about Duke dying is that I can stop DVRing GH.
Outstanding performance by Duke and Anna. I am not sure what lies in store for Anna. I hope she doesn’t start a romance with Sloan as he is a sleaze.
If Duke is truly dead Robin needs to come home and be there for Anna. If not this will be as big of a mistake as not having Laura around when Luke was off his rocker! By the way, I think Ian should go over to Y&R and play Gabriel Bingham’s dad who is supposed to be dead. He would be the guy who could come on the show and expose Adam and put the Mustache in his place!
Oh, Timmm. I would love for Victor to get his comeuppance.
Plus, I love that idea. Ian on Y&R….WOW.
Why do they keep bringing these wonderful, rich, characters back only to kill them off? I get so tired of being slapped in the face by this show time and time again.
Things change. Duke was NOT important to the GH canvas anymore–and hasn’t been in a long time. He looked way too old for Anna, and the romance was not compelling anymore.
He was killed to move the story forward. And it will. I think it’s all a bit intriguing right now–Anna’s a little nuts, Julian is overwhelmed–and a bastard, Carlos is a wuss, Jake’s an innocent caught up in this, Sloan is not as corrupt as we first thought (or is he?).
He was only not important to the canvas because they made him unimportant! He WAS important in that he was a major love of Anna’s, he’s friends with Mac, Felicia, “step” granddad to Emma…and could have been a powerful player. They could have found something that would bring this character and their romance back to life.
He looked great; not too old for her. Anna/Finola is about two years younger than him…she keeps in shape, colors her hair, etc. He has the “debonair” look. I’m thinking if they didn’t make him gray and have him buttoned up all the time they’d have been more of an aesthetic match. Either way, I’m not hung up on that as several here are. They’re both gorgeous…they loved each other…and fit.
They wasted him literally and figuratively on the show this time ’round.
He really wasn’t brought back to be important. He wasn’t on contract; he was recurring.
I’m sorry, but this is a business. The soaps need to attract younger viewers, the kind who tune in to see the likes of the Ryans or Billy Miller.
I know I’m biased since I’ve never been a big Duke person–I’m an Anna/Robert 4ever kind of gal. I just don’t think there was much chemistry any more between Anna & Duke.
Just like I’m not sad to see Tony Geary go. He had his time, he was great–and now it’s time for new stars & stories.
And therein lies the problem, Lucy D. Many of these great GH characters are “people” many of us still love…Mac, Felicia, Lucy, Scott, Duke, Anna, AJ, Monica…they ARE GH. If they don’t want fans out of their targeted demographic…they should close “the hospital” and rewrite the whole thing with all new young actors. If they are continuing a “continuing” story…then they should still have on actors that are part of the history of the show, alive, well and ready to work. Actors that many viewers still want to watch. You mentioned Robert Scorpio. I love him, too. Should he not be on the canvas anymore…lol…he’s not, but there’s always the hope he’ll eventually return.
Stories include all generations. They’re wiping out the vets.
I’m with Rebecca on this one – General Hospital is truly a continuing story… hopefully with actors that are part of the rich lineage and history of the show – alive and well and living in Port Charles! I do love all the classic characters mentioned and was quite invested with Duke’s return. I am very disappointed and sad about the loss of Ian Buchanan. Anna Devane and Duke were a lovely couple with much potential!
“… He looked way too old for Anna, ”
that’s just not true at all
the one that totally creeps me out
LOL
is Victor NuMAN… with anyone?
no wonder Nikki drinks, and yes, she has issue (s)
Lucy, Luke has not “gone” – he is simply on hiatus for about 6 months. He’ll be back ! ! !
When he left GH the first time, eons ago, we followed him over onto the Gary Shandling show. If I see his name mentioned for other shows, I’ll be trying to watch – kinda like I do for Trevor St. John from OLTL and others.
Wonder if Duke with be buried with his beloved kilt on? 🙂
I remember Ian on “Gary Shandling”! He is really a funny guy! GH needed to capitalize on that more.
And also his work in various David Lynch projects! That’s where I first encountered IB’s flair for comedy.
So by the end of the previous regime they’d killed most of the Quartermaines and made the survivors invisible, kiiled Georgie and Alan, fired or greatly reduced screen time for Nicolas, Anna , Rick and tried to fired Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) until the fans rebelled and the network told them to unfire her. I also think Jax was fired by them. They turned Laura into a murderer and then reduced her to a permanent catatoinc state.
But it’s Ron & Frank who don’t respect the vets? Spare me
I read all the posts and kept thinking this same thing. Not happy about Duke’s demise, and very tired of the short amount of happiness characters enjoy before it all goes to hell in a handbasket, but I don’t think this regime is anywhere near as bad as it was under Brian Frons and his minions. Some stories are brilliant, some stories are just– well, not. (Popsicle Helena!) All said, it is still how our General Hospital. Our one hour to get together with people we’ve watched and invested a small part of our lives with. That’s why we will put up with less than stellar stories while waiting for the brilliant ones– that is also why we rebel at the stories that permanently take our favorites away. I did not see their original Duke and Anna but I could see the chemistry between them and was sorry they didn’t get to act on it for more than a few shows.
Kady:
Your words: “All said, it’s still our General Hospital. Our one hour to get together with people we’ve watched and invested a small part of our lives with.That’s why we will put up with less than stellar stories while waiting for the brilliant ones– that is also why we rebel at the stories that permanently take our favorites away.”
Agree…very well said!
Lucy Thanks for the refresher and reminders of what a nightmare that past regime was!
you’re right, Lucy D. there was a lot of firings and people lost under the old regime. sucked. that’s why many of us hoped that these guys wouldn’t follow their lead. instead, they tease. they draw in longtime fans with characters they’ve brought back…then take them away again. that’s worse…
I get it. Everyone has their favorites. It’s not that I’m glad Duke is dead, just that I think the show is more enjoyable today than it was when I started watching again, midst Guza.
As for the Quartermaines, Michael’s “conversion” has helped that family make a comeback. Sorry to see Ned go.
Hi Lucy D…We agree on that…I HATE to lose Wally Kurth/Ned. Love him.
Sad to see Duke go, great acting as ever from the dynamic duo.
“…Do you want to go to Scotland, “Home” ”
“…I’d walk the world with you, hand in hand ”
as Patrick is telling, Anna :
“…No , we’re going away together”
tears
I’m still grieving
“Duke and Anne”
Bummer about Duke!! He’s a great character with enduring and lasting presence. This is A REAL DOWNER.
WTH another dumb move from GH writers. Duke was a loved character. Anna and Duke together like Luke and Laura were the foundation of this show. I’ve watched since the conception of GH, the writers are shooting themselves in the foot with the killing off of these characters. Ridiculous story lines will only lead to the peril of this show. WE long timers will turn you off. I’m getting close to.
you are so right. I’ve watched since the show came on. Duke and Anna were definitely another Luke and Laura. Something’s gotta give with knocking off these guys that carry the show.
It’s a big loss all the way around with Ian leaving. GH just keeps repeating all the same stories and even the sentences with Sonny and Carly (SO beyond annoying after all these years); Alexis having no common sense whatsoever; another pathetic story line with whiny Elizabeth still wanting Jake/Jason; killing off A.J. and further weakening any kind of future with Quartermaines in the lead; shooting, shooting and more shooting while romanticizing a bunch of creepy mobsters; and on and on it goes downhill. Ian is an excellent actor, and I hope his career will continue where his outstanding acting talent will be utilized with excellent scripts/writing.
I am not happy the Duke was killed off. I do think that there is much more to this story.
However, I don’t like the idea that Anna eventually has a love interest with Sloan. He is creepy even if he is supposed to be on the right side of the law. I think Robert needs to come back or someone else but not Sloan!
Oh I just said that exactly – Not Sloane, he is way too creepy
Did Robert Scorpio have a spine during his espionage days, or whatever he did, on GH?
Seriously, I am not trying to be facetious. He and Anna were the IT team back in the day, I’m assuming.
Alas, Tristan is fine where he is…? He appears on Y&R now and then without a spine……he is a somewhat subdued Colin. Perhaps he has found his niche in this phase of his life.
“You can’t stop the future
You can’t rewind the past…..
The only way to learn the secret ….is to press play.”
Jay Archer
A romantic relationship for Anna with Sloane ? Good Grief No ! Not unless they get another actor to play Sloane. However, someone has to show up in town to comfort Anna – How about Robert Scorpio ? With Duke gone and Luke on hiatus someone’s got to take up the slack in the Solid Handsome Man spot – Sonny can’t handle the entire thing by himself…..or maybe he can. He never gets old – and his storyline no matter what it is, never gets old. I have to say that’s one actor I’ve never been bored with. Hard to believe that Duke is gone (forever) Was that a decision on the actor’s part or the producers?
I really hated that you killed off Duke. He and Anna were a perfect couple. I do not like Sloan and do not think he would ever do well dating Anna. Please bring Duke back to General Hospital. You can say that they wanted to think that he was dead even though he wasn’t. I am talking about just like it was in the case of Rick (Sonny’s) brother. He was brought back to the show. Please bring Duke back. He was a beloved character. Let Duke and Anna be together in the show.
It was a masterpiece!!! I truly hope it turns out to be a dream and bring back my Duke ! He is the only man for Anna in my book!
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
Breaking News
REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
Photo: ABC
After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
Photo: ABC
TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
Photo: ABC
The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
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Jack Wagner Open to Making an Appearance in ‘Melrose Place’ Reboot and Shares, “You Never Really Die on a Soap”
With the Melrose Place revival the talk of the town, now Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco, GH, ex-Nick, B&B and ex-Peter Burns, MP) has weighed-in on it and if he would show up in the new series if it should find a home.
Currently, CBS Studios is developing a reboot starring Heather Locklear, Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton. But what is Dr. Peter Burns were to show up alive?
As those who saw the end of the original MP know, Peter and Amanda (Locklear) faked their deaths and then tied the knot with Peter on a beach, supposedly in a “happily ever after” scenario.
Photo: Fox
Speaking with PEOPLE, Wagner expressed, what we all know who watch the soaps, that no one is never, ever really gone for good. Jack expressed, “You never really die on a soap, right? How they unfold those two characters (Peter and Amanda), it’d be fantastic how they sort of tell that story.”
Wagner added, “That was a great finale to be included in, especially with Heather. If I’m asked to come back, I’d absolutely entertain that.”
Photo: Fox
The original Melrose Place aired for seven seasons from 1992 to 1999. The story featured the residents of an apartment complex, whose lives were intertwined. Eventually Wagner and Heather Locklear dated fro 2007-2011.
As previously reported, the new Melrose Place share that some of original neighbors and friends reunite after a death. The loglines add, “The pressure cooker of a reunion soon uncovers old traumas, rekindles old romances, reignites old resentments, and reveals new secrets… throwing our characters into chaotic drama that’s reminiscent of the past, but with a much more modern perspective.”
So, would you like to see Jack Wagner return as Dr. Peter Burns on Melrose Place, or Frisco Jones on GH, or both? Comment below.
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