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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Josslyn Puts an End to Cyrus Renault’s Reign of Terror; Will Brennan Help Her Cover Up the Crime Scene?
By the time the Thursday, February 20th of episode General Hospital began, viewers knew this would be the end of the line for Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober), but who would kill him? As it turns out, it looked at the beginning that there would be two likely suspects, Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) or Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy).
As the action picked up, Lucky (today played by Guy Wilson subbing for Jonathan Jackson) has been stabbed by a syringe full of digitalis by Renault, who flees the scenes at Liz’s (Rebecca Herbst) house as she calls 9-1-1. Once the paramedics arrive, Lucky is rushed to GH. Liz calls Laura (Genie Francis) and alerts to Lucky’s health crisis.
Eventually, Anna (Finola Hughes) arrives at Liz’s house and puts out an APB for Cyrus. Aiden (Colin Cassidy) comes home and Anna takes him to the hospital where he sits with Laura. Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) is the attending physician and learns from Liz, Lucky received a lethal dose of digitalis and begins to save his life. Later, he comes out to tell the family of Lucky’s condition, only he pauses before he reveals any update.
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Meanwhile, Jason is visiting Sam’s grave having a crisis of conscious. He wants to kill Cyrus right now. However, he knows that Sam would want him to do what’s best for their son, Danny and that is to not leave Danny with the possibility of losing two parents, or even having one behind bars for the rest of his life. In the end, Jason chooses doing what’s best for their son is paramount, and to honor what Sam would want him to do.
Josslyn, who is now in the cabin the woods where Cyrus lives, continues to rummage through drawers, closet, the couch anything she can turn upside down determined to find incriminating evidence to bring Renault to justice for killing her boyfriend, Dex Heller. Not giving up in her search, she finds an envelope taped under a desk drawer and there finds the hospital bracelets of all the patients Cyrus killed including Dex and Sam McCall!
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As Josslyn is photographing the evidence with her phone, Cyrus shows up at the front door wielding an ax! An ominous Cyrus tells Joss that she shouldn’t have come to the cabin and is about to go after her. However, Josslyn pulls out a gun from seemingly her back pocket and fires two bullets through him, one hitting his chest. As Cyrus slumps to the floor, he calls Josslyn “a murderer” is his final moments on earth.
Stunned by her actions, and not knowing what to do, she looks at her phone and a list of names pops up including Jason and Jack Brennan. She makes a call saying she needs some help. Then, at the end of the episode, Brennan (Chris McKenna) shows up at the cabin door looking over the crime scene.
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Now the question becomes, is Brennan going to be there to help Josslyn clean up the crime in order to protect her, or does Brennan have an ulterior motive to hold over her head? Remember, he is the one that led Josslyn directly to Renault with breadcumbs on the cabin location. So is he on the up and up?
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According to GH co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten, when speaking with Soap Opera Digest, “We’ll soon learn why. Brennan’s presence in Port Charles and his proximity to Carly is no accident. His feelings for Carly are accidental, though, and those feelings will come into direct conflict with his intentions for Josslyn.”
So, what did you think about Josslyn being the one to shoot and kill Cyrus Renault? What is Brennan’s plan in all of this? Are you glad Cyrus has been brought to justice? Share your thoughts in the comment section. But first, take a look at the preview for today’s Friday, February 21st episode of General Hospital.
Cyrus came after Joss with an ax. It is definitely self defense.
I hope we see Joslyn tell Sonny. It would be a great “bonding” moment as she now can understand Sonny in a way she had never thought possible…
My dragons had a nice dinner last night. Welcome to Hell, Cyrus!
Did they eat that awful pony tail too?,Yuk!
Why, why, why can’t we have a whodunnit on this show anymore? Once again, they set up a wide range of characters that can off the villain and instead show the assailant on camera.
Another missed opportunity (after both Shiloh and Peter). Whodunnits can’t be that difficult or expensive to film. I know I’m going way back, but the “Who Killed Susan Moore” storyline was one of the best whodunnits in daytime.
That said, count me intrigued as to where this alliance between Joss and Brennan winds up.
Frank seems to be immune to doing “Whodunit” murder mystery stories. They’ve passed on the opportunity many times in recent years. Most recently Jagger Cates, also Ryan Chamberlain, Peter, the list goes on. You had half of Port Charles that wanted Cyrus dead, which they set up perfectly. They could have made an exciting story out of that. Instead there’s no drama, there’s no mystery. Just like with Sonny shooting Jagger, a story they dropped cold, two bullets to the chest, and a 5 year run on the show is over just like that. The character of Cyrus deserved a better exit. No creativity, no imagination.
I agree in principle, but the issue with whodunnits is that they can quickly spiral out of control if they are not written properly. Remember the “who killed Silas Clay” story? Or the “who killed Diane Jenkins” story on Y&R? Given the direction of the writing recently, I’m not sure I would have trusted it to be written in a satisfying way.
I understand your point, but the writers need to craft the story before putting into scripts. They need a beginning, middle, and end, as well as to know who the murderer is. Too often they don’t plot out that point or change it halfway through the arc; then nothing makes sense.
This is true, Rodd.
Completely agree with you. I’ve been harping about the same thing for years.
This whole story went off the rails when they started having Cyrus kill random people, and it never recovered. Even though Jeff Kober was great, as he always was, in the scenes with Becky Herbst trying to make sense of Cyrus’s actions, the explanation was weak, which is what you get from a weak story that never made sense.
Josslyn killing him was very blah and very anti-climatic after they had seemingly set up a classic ‘Whodunit” on a silver platter with half of Port Charles wanting to see Cyrus dead. That would have been interesting, this wasn’t. Instead the story becomes about Brennan and Josslyn, and his apparent intention to recruit her for the WSB, which is a story I really couldn’t care less about. I don’t like the Brennan recast, either. But that’s a story for another day.
Cyrus deserved a better ending story. He was a good villain at the beginning, but in the end, he went out with a whimper, like many GH villains over the years.
Kudos to Jeff Kober, he took a role that was supposed to last 6 months and turned it into 5 years. Sorry to see him go. Thanks Jeff, it was a pleasure to watch you work!
Good riddance to Cyrus!
She goes in there sleuthing without gloves on, leaving her finger prints everywhere. After she shoots him she moves the ax. Ugh….. It was annoying to watch. Just call 911! I doubt she’d have the book thrown at her. He went after her with an ax. And although I like Brennan, it DID bother me weeks ago when he suggested to his colleague that Josselyn should search for Cyrus. He knowingly sent this young girl down this dangerous path. He gambled with her life.
And Brennan wants her to be a WSB agent? She did everything wrong including letting Cyrus know she was on to him. I think what the writers are doing is paving the way for Joss to have a star struck romance as a WSB agent ( think of young Anna with Scorpio and Duke). Sidwell and Natalia’s son is surely on his way to PC and most likely going to be paired up with Joss. Try as they might, Joss is no Anna Devane.
I know, right? She’s got Carly’s temperament!
Very reactive. Acts before thinking. Righteous indignant. She is hardly someone who lives under the radar.
Bring on Beyond the gates: Finally there will be equality in storylines! I like Joss but she’s always front and center in her own story or someone else’s! Certain characters on GH are never put on the back burner! Also these are the people who are always up for daytime awards because thy always get the stories!!
What terrible timing for Johnathon Jackson to not be there for the pivotal scenes he was to play this week. Strange no explanation as to why.
The scenes where Lucky and Elizabeth met Tobias came across as flat with Guy Wilson. As well his life and death struggle this week due to Cyrus were flat as well.
There was a death in Jonathan Jackson’s immediately family.
I get it. But it really didn’t matter as Lucky lied tgere with all the tubes and the mask hiding much of his face. Had I not known there was a temporary replacement, I would have believed it to be JJ in that hospital bed.
Too bad it wasn’t someone else that got the treat of getting rid of Cyrus, someone who would have really enjoyed and appreciated it more. Yes, Joss wanted revenge for her BF, but she was more or less forced into it.
I feel cheated that we got robbed of a who-dunnit. GH sets up these great story opportunities and then lets us down with showing us exactly who offed the bad guy right from the start. I see where this plays into the WSB vs Josslyn recruiting story, but geeze!, I really wanted a good mystery like in the golden days.
Can they at least close out one long-standing semi-mystery and have Austin’s morgue tag among those in Cyrus’ collection?
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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