General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Is Morgan Corinthos Bipolar?
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Could it be that Morgan Corinthos (Bryan Craig), the son of Carly (Laura Wright) and Sonny (Maurice Benard) is actually suffering from Bipolar disorder just like his father? That was the twist brought up on Wednesday’s episode of ABC’s General Hospital!
As Morgan is at the courthouse with his girlfriend Kiki (Hayley Erin), since she is set to take the stand as a witness in the murder trial of her father, Dr. Silas Clay (Michael Easton), Sonny and Carly are worrying about the young man, whose actions over the last many months are leading Carly to the conclusion that Morgan may suffer from the same mental illness as her husband-to-be!
Carly says to Sonny, in bringing up the sensitive subject of bipolar disorder to the mob boss: “There is a genetic component and that means it can be inherited.” She goes on to list the events that have transpired since Morgan has hit young adulthood: “Morgan was a sweet, calm little boy, and when he hit his twenties he has completely changed. If Morgan is bipolar, he is at the age where we would begin to see the signs. Let’s just think about the things he has done: He had a gambling problem, he tricked Kiki into marrying him, he slept with Ava (Maura West), he joined Julian’s (William deVry) organization, and what about that night at the pier with Michael (Chad Duell) when they got into a fight? Michael hits his head and fall’s into the water and Morgan takes off. He was going to leave him and let him drown! He loses control when he is angry. Let’s just look at him right now then … acting out sexually is a symptom. He got back together with Kiki and right away he sleeps with her aunt.”
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Things really hit home for Sonny though when Carly goes on to say “Morgan was really depressed when he found out that you were Avery’s father, and not him. Sonny, God knows what else he’s done.” A shell-shocked Sonny then utters: “If I passed this on to my son and he killed somebody. It’s on me.”
So, do you think Morgan is suffering from Bipolar disorder? Does it help make sense of all the characters past and present behavior and his sleeping with Denice AKA Ava while he is in a relationship with Kiki? Would you like to see how Morgan suffering from this mental illness would play out within the Corinthos clan? Do you think Morgan killed Silas then? Share your thoughts below!
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I think that Morgan suffers from extreme entitled spoiled child syndrome, not bipolar disorder. Although I think that Bryan Craig has matured into a much finer actor than he started out as; unfortunately, I think that Morgan’s development is stunted. I wish the writers would give Bryan a more meatier and juicer story to work with because I think that the actor has developed over the years. Honestly, and this may seem far-fetched, I think that Madeline killed Silas. I may be mistaken-because I haven’t watched daily; but, did Silas discover what Madeline and Ric were up to-plotting and scheming… Read more »
Thank you–I came in here to say the same thing–well done.
If you know anything about bipolar disease, you know that Morgan has not exhibited any signs of it–he’s just a stupid (fill in blank–rhymes with ick).
“…Bryan Craig has matured into a much finer actor than he started out ” I totally agree.. with; that Bryan Craig should be “tested” with more layers he’s in 2 modus operandi 1. involved with Denise/Ava or Kiki 2. or being tempestuous with mom and dad; Carly or Sonny ??? where’s Michael… not that I miss him… off somewhere with Sabrina? I hope it’s not Madeline… heck… if I have to choose either or… at this point i’d choose Donna Mills over Michelle Stafford I really hope the new writing team… spiff up and treat us to better story for… Read more »
I feel GH was going to write Morgan bipolar when BC joined back in 2013. Jean Passanante was at GH then by the way. It seems they started him off with the gambling addiction & other issues but then dropped the sl idea. I know Jean’s head-writing hasn’t aired yet, she is in the credits now currently breakdown writer. I just wonder if it was her idea or RC’s to start this possible bipolar sl? Here’s hoping if they did do it it would last longer than “TJ was profiled in a ritzy department store” s/l they ended before it… Read more »
dmr, I was thinking the same thing about Madeline being Silas’ killer…I feel that it would add and interesting wrinkle in the murder mystery
I agree…it’s between Rick and MadMaddie. I don’t think Ava killed Silas. I believe she suspect Morgan, that’s why she is acting so guilty and nervous. She’s trying to steer suspicion away from him. I am inclined to think that whoever is leaving the show is the culprit. Anyone’s contract up?
Morgan is bipolar…but has anyone noticed Heidi, the mental patient Nina talks to…Heidi is unresponsive and doesnt talk…she just stares off into space…she is in a catanoniclike state…thats how i look sometimes after watching a bad episode of GH…lol
Ha, ha! Jim, that is priceless.
Shes a writer for GH!
I think they are all that way…lol
I am finally caught up, Jimh, albeit I FFed through many scenes…but, Heidi blinked, at one point…LOL.
what? would make Carly an interesting character
outside of meddling in every one else’ life
I near gagged and laughed out loud myself… as “Jake” declared him and Carly BFF.
LOL… Carly just got right in to it… started laughing giddily and they hugged
OK Carly
“… Let’s just look at him right now then … acting out sexually is a symptom. ”
Yikes!
Yum!
YES
I miss Sarah Joy Brown
Me too my friend. Sarah was the original Carly. She is a wonderful actress.
So do I, Patrick, so do I. And, Tamara Braun, gosh, after that special anniversary episode from 2014, with the 3 Carly’s, shoot, I’d love to see all three of them somehow in scenes together for a special story! that would be WILD!!!
Sarah was amazing for sure but I also think Laura Wright is pretty good too.
I think this has the potential to be a GREAT story for all involved. I can only imagine the performances Bryan, Maurice, & Laura are going to bring to the table.
I’ve wanted this story for S&C since Morgan was a pre-teen. S&C together & united working to help their son-perfection IMO
Hope so makes sense(something stories havent been doing lately) & would probably be great because the whole Corinthos clan are filled w great actors.
“Great?” Not Michael or Morgan! Okay maybe?
They had better not be headed that way as a defense. Totally inaccurate. Surprised Mo would go along with a false depiction of this important subject.
ohh geez.. for godsake not another nut case. This bipolar stuff is stupid in entertainment. Soap diseases are written for entertainment, not to be taken seriously. Y&R has the cry cry Sharon and that is never ending dumb stuff. GH has Sonny but at least he isn’t a constant cry cry like Sharon.. The new writers from Y&R luv diseased inflicted characters for boring drama. No doubt, within a months time they will have written in at least 2 cancers cases, a blind guy, a PTSD guy, an alcoholic woman with MS, and a couple of transplants, they will have… Read more »
I’ve been liking GH the last few weeks, too. As far as all the “diseases” on Y&R, maybe it should be called the General Hospital of Genoa City.
su0000!!!!! I hope you’re sitting down because I could not agree with you more!!
ohh oh!
c’mer Harry, have a beer.. lets talk.
I also agreed with you recently, a couple of times!
That is not right. nope, not right..
We can blame it on the universe!
The moon was in the 7th house and Mars Was crossing Venus and Saturn was on the dark side of the sun, or some such thing that made us agreeing, fer shur ..
Ok- we’re fixed .. 🙂
What she said. 🙂
LOL
YES !
“…Anyway, I hope Morgan is not turned into Sharon burning down houses and has a crooked neck looking sideways at me lol ..
aha! gotta luv this stuff..
— keep GH disease free!!! ”
ROFL
actually
you know who should nut up?
Alexis
Julian is so wasted on her
so many RULES with spinster Alexis
gotta be mob free
and do not lie to her supreme being
Rumor is Carlos is well and alive.
Hopefully he is alive and kills Sabrina thinking its Anna on a cold misty night on the docks!
Hey, Timmm!!! If that were to happen, it would almost make me wish for a return of that mangy madman!!!!! (Although it would have to be an awfully heavy mist to mistake the sleek, petite Anna for the ever-expanding Sappy!)
The more awareness that this show, or any other show, can bring to mental illnesses with an informative spin the better. People need to know that certain behaviors unchecked can be the result of an illness and not necessarily a character flaw. Congrats to GH for taking that thoughtful road and even considering it as a possibility. This is what daytime drama is about.
hi Mateo.. No.. it doesn not correctly inform people. Bipolar on soaps are written for entertainment, not medical facts.. The writers are not professional doctors nor medical advisors to write anything medical, they write for entertainment using whichever aliment for drama. I can imagine Doctors who deal with bipolar people cringing at how it is portrayed in a soap opera which is fictional writing. It is best that unqualified people should not write bipolarism in fantasy not of real life, soap operas, soaps writers are not certified medical advisors.] If Morgan is bipolar what he does and how he does… Read more »
How great that you can explain it to all us klutzes. We’d be lost if we didn’t have you to explain EXACTLY how it is.
I guess Agnes Nixon wasn’t as smart as you, when back in the day before she sold her enormously successful shows to ABC that she refused to write any medical stories that weren’t factual because of the dangerous misinformation it would give to the viewers.
Thank God you’re so much smarter and clued in than she is, eh?
The topic being discussed in that environment allows for others to learn about the illness known as bipolar. To correct your obviously ignorant comment above let me start by saying that every television show has medical consultants on staff to garner facts about any said illness. It’s called responsible writing. Of course it’s done for entertainment. This is a soap opera and it’s a drama so it has to be portrayed dramatically or it would be a documentary. Writers are not unqualified to discuss a topic such as illness. Most responsible and literate writers research a topic. And any research… Read more »
Yes, diseases are often written for entertainment on soaps, but some soaps do consult doctors or experts in certain fields of study of whatever s/l their knowledge is needed for. Maurice has bipolar and openly speaks about it now specifically to help others. Anyway, I don’t like how Sharon is written at Y&R. It’s straight-up WRONG!! That is not bipolar. I know the Y&R writers wrote for Sharon while they were there, but they didn’t write that horrible sl when she burns down Victor’s ranch & marries Victor!! GAG!! If GH wrote this in I think Maurice could guide the… Read more »
Mateo, what I was trying to say (but said so badly because I was writing in haste) is that manic depression (bipolar disorder) is complex. Sure soaps historically have dealt with their public awareness duties dealing with such issues as breast cancer or heart disease, but trying to touch upon the subject of bipolar disorder is an all together matter. As I am sure you know, manic depression is a chemical disorder of the brain causing surges of dopamine to ebb , flow and then retreat wildly into the frontal lobes. Excuse the overly simplistic layman’s explanation but the end… Read more »
Mateo, that would be fine if Morgan exhibited signs of bipolar disease. I happen to know a lot about it, and Morgan has shown NO signs of it.
Moreover, this actor lacks the acting chops to pull this off.
And oh my God! I am totally agreeing with Suooo yet again. But this time, she is RIGHT!
Now I have to go outside and make sure the sky is still blue,
There’s definitely a change in the air when this happens. Maybe it’s the apocalypse?! 🙂
Exactly, Harry! Just this week there was news that those with high IQ’s are particularly more prone to this mental affliction, hence, that should definitely preclude Morgan as a candidate, since he certainly isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed! In light of that bit of information, I’m also at a loss as to why SonnyMumbles suffers from this particular malady.
Mateo, I am in TOTAL agreement with you! Yeah, soaps can offer escapism, but they also have deep history in telling good drama, which sometimes includes cancer, bipolar disorder, anorexia, alcoholism and so on and so on. It all can’t be about CAMP!
So Morgan shows no signs of bipolar? Hmmm, let’s see, some signs of bipolar disorder are agitation, depression, sexual hyperactivity that is sometimes compromising or devastating to another person, racing thoughts, increased self esteem or grandiosity…sounds like Morgan Corinthos to me. To the commentator who stated that Bryan Craig does not have the acting chops I beg to differ. That young actor has massive skill and intensity. He is amazing in his role. This will not be specific to any one person. There are many types of bipolar disorder with varying levels of intensity. But using the basic criterion as… Read more »
I want to be entertained NOT educated, its a soap!
If you want entertainment watch repeats of Carol Burnett. That statement is just too much but at this time I just can’t…i just can’t.
It’s all about the entertainment, Timmm.. And people dying of cancers etc is not entertainment it is simply using a condition to create soap drama which is basically fiction.. Diseases are used for drama to make people sad and cry lol.. No soap can ever diagnose, treat, nor correctly portray a soap disease of the real world. It is used as a tool for storytelling drama.. An example; The Y&R writers Jean and Shelly (now GH’s HW’s) gave Y&R Michael sex cancer lol.. Turned his cancer into an ED story/whatever lol It showed no reality nor informed anyone of anything… Read more »
I’m going to vehemently disagree. I was riveted by GH sl’s: Stone’s AIDS (1 of the best sl’s of all time IMO), Monica’s breast cancer, BJ’s heart, when Lucy was a surrogate for Dominique & Scott when Dominique was ill & passed away before the baby, Serena, was born, Robin’s HIV diagnosis was stunning & beautifully written & the ripple effect it had on canvas. I even enjoy Sonny when he gets off his bipolar meds & goes to his dark place. Although rape isn’t a disease, Liz’s rape in the park where Lucky then found her & helped her… Read more »
You must not watch the nightly news because with all the violence and hate its nice to tune in to a campy episode of GH.
I would explain a lot– I am not against this being a story line as long as it is an honest depiction of the disease and not an excuse to have Morgan go off the rails– I would love a truly well written story about it and if it can bring Dr. Collins back even better.
You may get your wish, Carly mentioned Kevin the other day.
I think it’s a great twist to the storyline. One I hadn’t thought about but would explain some stuff.
I WOULD LIKED FOR THEM TO TALK ABOUT THIS SUBJECT A WHOLE LOT MORE BECAUSE MY SON HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BIPLOR INEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS DIEASE [EXCUSE MY SPELLING I DONT I SPELL SOME OF THESE WORD RIGHT], BUT ANY WAY THIS IS A GOOD STORYLINE TO BRING OUT IN MY OPINION BECAUSE MORE PPL NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SICKNESS.
Nah, he’s just a moron. After all, he is the spawn of Sonny and Carly so why the surprise he’s an idiot?
This is true, boes! On the other hand, me thinks that Morgan’s biggest malady is arrested development along with a hefty dose of ADHD! He cannot seem to focus on much beyond his immediate physical urges!
Maybe if Morgan got a JOB he’d have more to do than jump from bed to bed. He’s always drinking at a bar or out to eat what does he do to earn this money he always has? What a deadbeat!
Remember that Maurice Bernard is bi-polar and has always insisted on a realistic portrayal of the disease.
Only interested in a possible bipolar story if they keep it short and not string it out for a year. Also, after watching GH yesterday, I think they should seriously consider changing the name to Mobster Inc. Not that I would like continuous disease/ gun and car injury/ very sick baby stories/ with doctors and nurses going in and out of patient rooms and looking at their charts. Don’t mind some of the gangster/dark side/crazy stuff…I think it adds to what makes GH interesting. But the current focus, again, seems to be on the Corrinthos/Jerome stories which bear no resemblance… Read more »
Rose, I would rather they not do it at all. Yes, Bob Guza was exercised sensitivity and thoughtfulness with Sonny’s diagnosis…..initially.
But there was no follow through. I have not heard Sonny mention his disorder until just recently and he is seen swinging back alcohol–something one is not supposed to indulge in while taking lithium.
So, if they cannot do this right, I say do not do it at all.
If this can be done tastefully with a realistic portrayal it has potential to be an impactful story. If they handle mental illness like most soaps do, I’m concerned. We’ll see.
Just make him bi and him and Brad can hook up!
EACH DAY I RECORD THIS SOAP…EACH DAY I GO THRU MORE AND MORE..NOT GOOD AT ALL!!!!!! EVEN THE JAKE STORY LINE HAS BEEN SO DRAWN OUT THAT NO ONE CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TIME TO STOP WATCHING FOR ME!!!!! A WASTE OF SO MANY GOOD ACTORS.
I don’t know if Morgan is bipolar or not, but I wish he’d let his hair grow out. Don’t care for this look on him.
I’m not a doctor so I don’t know.
We should ask Peter Bergman, Michael. He played a doctor on TV!
Why does he have to be one or the other? One can be bipolar AND a spoiled punk bitch at the same time. I’m guessing Morgan is both.
Always write for these types of characters. Potential goldmine.
I is ah luvin Morgan a whole bunch !!
Morgan is a great character 🙂
but—- I want his hair back!!!!
Guza created Morgan and then he was sent away, he vanished!!
RC brought him back- a great move!!
Bryan has done very well with the character, he has greatly improved to a gold star!
BC said in an interview him shaving his hair is part of the upcoming bipolar sl. I’m serious. Not sure what that has to do w/bipolar but I guess we will see.
Morgan/Brians head is not shaved..
It is a popular guy cut, many have the style, no big deal..
I still see him as a messed up guy, many guys are messed up but not bipolar..
Morgan has a messed up life he just needs to get it together..
Morgan is definitely a spoiled, rich child who wants all the cake and icing too. He is so jealous of Michael and wants everything he has (like all siblings) but bipolar is an hereditary disease and I’m sure like others have said that the writers have probably cleared their writing with people who would know. Maurice is a walking encyclopedia on the disease. I would say the writers have to come up with something to explain away some of the things Michael has done or otherwise he would be painted in the bye-bye corner for sure. I really don’t believe… Read more »
You said “to explain away some of the things Michael has done.” I believe you meant Morgan. Yes, looks like it’s coming.
Hopefully now that Scotty has broken Ava down in court and she has confessed to being Ava, the storyline that flew around about it coming out that KiKi is really the child that Nina supposedly lost. Even if Morgan turns out to be Avery’s dad, there will be no reason for Ava to be spewing her venom around. Besides I still think she was the one who offed poor ole AJ in the hospital and it wasn’t Sonny to killed him. It isn’t possible for everything to be Sonny’s fault on GH. I hate it that Silas was killed off… Read more »
When did this happen?’ Are you a day ahead of us?
naww
Morgan is bipolar he is simply screwed up..
He is a messed up guy, a f-up but so are many people that doesn’t make them bipolar..
writers need to be very careful with giving a character bipolarism, for one- it is not curable.
Great show Friday cant wait for Monday.
General Hospital
GH EP Frank Valentini On Taping the Sonya Eddy Tribute Episode: “It Was an Extraordinary Script, and It Was a Labor of Love That Day”
This week on General Hospital, the ABC daytime dramas series kicks off its 60th anniversary set of episodes, with what is sure to be the most emotional – the tribute episode for the late Sonya Eddy in honor of her beloved GH character, Epiphany Johnson.
GH’s executive producer spoke with Soap Opera Digest (in their latest issue on newsstands now), about how the show decided to handle the delicate subject of a real-life cast member’s passing and connect it to the story on the canvas of the soap opera.
In conjunction with GH co-head writers, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, the trio decided that if they weren’t ever going to be able to see Sonya as Epiphany again, that there was no way they were going to ever recast the role. Valentini shared: “We decided it was important to honor not only Sonya, but Epiphany and we wanted to dedicate a full entire episode all about that.”
The EP went on to give praise to his writers, and the cast for their performances when taping the episode: “I think everyone was touched by what the writer’s wrote. It was an extraordinary script and it was a labor of love that day in honor of Sonya, who was so incredibly loved by everybody in the cast and crew.
The way the death of Epiphany is structured on the airshows is key also to the upcoming Nurses’ Ball episodes set to air the following week. Frank expressed: “Epiphany is a very pivotal person in the Nurses’ Ball, so it’s almost like a part two (of her tribute).
The Sonya Eddy tribute episode airs Wednesday March 29th.
Are you looking forward to seeing how GH honors Sonya and the beloved Epiphany of GH? Comment below.
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General Hospital Alum Briana Lane Mourns the Loss of Her Husband
Heartbreaking news to report. Briana Lane, who took over the role of General Hospital’s Brook Lynn Quartermaine while Amanda Setton was away from the series, shared that her beloved husband, John Lange, passed away on March 14th.
Lane posted a photo of herself with John on her Instagram expressing: “I will love you forever my sweet John. Til we meet again.”
Photo: ABC
In August of 2020, Lane started subbing for Setton as Brook Lynn, and her performances won the hearts of GH fans. She stayed with the show till November of that year and returned one other time in 2022. In addition, Amanda received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her work in the Outstanding Guest Performer category in 2021.
As for the love story of Briana and John, they wed in December of 2016. As many know, Briana is not only a great actress, but also has a successful music career and John was very supportive of her professional life. Lange was remembered as a walking encyclopedia of television knowledge, a dog lover, and a lover of comedy.
Friends of Lane’s have set up a Go Fund Me page, to assist in giving John the memorial he deserves and to help Briana as she navigates this next chapter of her life.
Many of Briana’s former GH co-stars shared their grief and support in her IG post including: Kirsten Storms (Maxie) and Katey MacMullen (Willow).
Share your condolences for Briana on the loss of her husband in the comment section below.
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