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GENERAL HOSPITAL: The Motivation Behind the Cyrus Renault Killings Revealed
Viewers finally got some firm answers as to why General Hospital’s Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) killed Sam (Kelly Monaco), Dex (Evan Hofer) and others in a major showdown with Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) in the pick-up from the Valentine’s Day episode.
Now on the Wednesday, February 19th episode, Cyrus and Elizabeth had a come-to-Jesus moment with severe consequences for Lucky Spencer (played by Guy Wilson who is subbing this week on-screen for Jonathan Jackson).
With Cyrus at Liz’s front door, he forces his way in and lets her know that he is aware of her and Lucky poking around trying to find answers about his time at Turning Woods, etc. A fearful Liz comes right out and asks why he tried to kill Lulu. Shockingly, Cyrus admits because there was no sign of improvement for four years. He continues he has seen people hooked up to machines with no chance at recovering.
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Cyrus cries out that Lulu (Alexa Havins) was entitled to the beauty of heaven, and her family was letting her stay in that coma and barely visited her. Liz asks, “So that’s why you turned off her ventilator?” He says no, that was much later.
Reeling by his response, Liz shares she has seen families have to make the heartbreaking choice to take a family member off life support, and in the end, it’s a gift. That moment is a realization for Liz as to why Cyrus thinks he had to ends people’s lives. However, Liz questions why he ended the other people’s lives who weren’t from his direct family, and Cyrus says it was his mission to release their souls.
Liz brings up why then did he kill Sam? Cyrus says Sam got in the way of carrying out the Lord’s work. He says Sam helped him see that digitalis was the answer to doing his work. He explains Sam’s liver donation got in the way of the Lord’s will, and there was no telling if it would work. Killing her was the consequence of her interfering in God’s plan.
The conversation turns to the murder of Dex Heller. An angry Cyrus tells Liz if she knew that Dex was ordered by Sonny (Maurice Benard) to kill him? Next, Cyrus confesses that Dex saw him near Sam’s room. Cyrus claims there there was no malice in his heart for Dex. However, we see a flashback of him cutting the ID tag off of Dex’s body in the morgue.
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Later, Cyrus cops to trying to “liberate” Michael (Chad Duell) from his third-degree burn injuries and pain, when he tried to end his life. Liz believes that his killings stem from the condition of his mother. Cyrus is upset that his brother Martin (Michael E. Knight) is keeping their mother alive and away from the light. Liz tries to not have the dangerous situation escalate, by telling him she understands his type of “healing.”
However, things take a turn, when after confessing to his “mercy killings”, he takes out a syringe of digitalis ready to inject Elizabeth with it, when Lucky suddenly appears at the doorway. A fight ensues between Cyrus and Lucky, and Lucky gets injected in the upper thigh with the needle filled with digitalis as Liz looks on in horror while calling 9-1-1. We fade to black.
So, are you satisfied with the how the GH writers spun the tale of the reason behind Cyrus killing, Sam, Dex, and his attempted murders of Lulu and Michael? Share your reactions and thoughts in the comment section below. But first, check out some key moments between the showdown between Elizabeth and Cyrus.
Although some of the plot points are questionable, the acting tour de force from both Becky and Jeff was riveting to watch.
Exactly! Jeff Kober is so brilliant at playing a nuanced villain. He’s damn scary with that intense stare but he manages to be emotionally compelling and vulnerable. I haven’t seen such a brilliantly fleshed out villain since Billy Clyde Tuggell ( Mathew Cowles) from AMC. And yes, lovely to see Becky get a chance to show off her finely tuned acting chops. She’s so good.
Frank Valentini needs to be replaced with a NEW Executive Producer. It’s him and Elizabeth Korte that need to go. There ruining gh, what’s wrong with ABC/Disney?
The entire cast and crew would walk off the job if that happened.
No. They really wouldn’t. They’re professionals who value their jobs.
Jeff Kober deserves better than this crap stoyline
So there’s a plot hole they didn’t address here….
Cyrus claims that he planned to “release” Lulu, but this was long before he shut the ventilator off. The clear implication there is that he CAUSED the liver damage that almost killed Lulu and required the transplant to save her life.
So how exactly do you cause liver damage in a comatose vegetable? If he was sneaking alcohol into her IV or feeding tube, wouldn’t that show up on a test or something??
He mentioned that he tried a different medication “to end her suffering” but it wound up causing liver damage (and not a painless death). Thus, he switched to digitalis.
Ok. I must have missed that part. Sometimes the stream down here gets glitchy.
They wrote off Sam for this storyline? GH needs a complete overhaul behind the scenes. Frank Valentini and Nate Varni are inept and are putting out a garbage product. Viewers want Kelly Monaco back, but it’s painfully clear they don’t care what the audience wants
Please in the name of breaking redundant patterns, do NOT have Jason go to prison for stupid Joss’s badly orchestrated crime.
I know. Boring.
Well, there’s a convenient way out of that…
The planted DNA “evidence” against Jason that showed up at the scene could just as easily belong to Hallmark Drew. Remember, they’re supposed to be identical twins (before Drew got runover by Ava Jerome in a stolen SUV and had to have a new face built for him)
So let Drew go down for killing Cyrus. That solves a lot of problems at once.
Wonderful idea, more than one way to kill a cat, right? It’s time that rotten Drew gets some payback and I don’t know why Jason didn’t record his conversation with Drew, knowing how sleezy he is.
Great actor. But a Creepy, disturbing character I hope to never see again. Long overdue. Best wishes to Mr. Kober though. I think it would be nice if someone took a chance on him and hired him in a comedic role. I would like to see what he would bring to that. He’s played enough creeps.
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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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