Love the actors (Mr Stabile has been underused since SUNSET BEACH), but not the storyline. Can we just be done with all this silliness? I am not asking for sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, but in our world today, I find it difficult to engage with characters who have killed and get away with it (despite the reasons writers create) and plots of preposterous resurrections and couplings. I now. It is escapist. But the genre carries with it a legacy of humanity and reality, too.

They actually do have chemistry & he’s a great actor, but he’s not believable as Nicholas. They really should have had Stephan Martines come back even though I know he isn’t the studios favorite, it was wayyyy more believable and someone we already had as a replacement Prince

Nick Stabile has been intriguing since he first aired! He has been filling in admirably! If for some reason Tyler doesn’t come back, Nick would be a fine permanent Nikolas! Yes, he and Maura do have incredible chemistry! I have loved their vibe and scenes together!

I agree about characters getting away with murder. The only reason MW is still on the show is because she is good at what she does and TPTB do not want to lose her. Frankly, her character Ava should be in prison not out in the real world. To that end the writers should be mindful how they write for their favorite actors.

NS is doing a fine job filling in for TC. The storyline is not the best. It is actually a big yawn for me. The storm doesn’t move story along…snooze.

Tyler who? Keep Nick!

I broke into laughter with Ava’s line, “Look what I pulled out of your pants, etc.” I do like the chemistry between Nik and Ava. And am liking Nick Stabile, but will be okay with either him or Tyler even though I think Nick has added to the character. Tyler just seemed a little “tired” lately and the energy wasn’t showing anymore.

Yes!!!!! Off the charts, baby!!!!!
Give us what we want. Ava has been dormant long enough. This blossoming love affair “ain’t gonna” work with Tyler on stage.
Even if a pairing between Maura and Tyler were to happen, the chemistry would not be there….at least, not the goose-bumpy kind of Ggrrrrrr we are seeing between Maura and Nick.

Ava has chem with every man. the two are good together.
As for Sam and Jason YUCK!
What in hell is there thing- they are acting like Gestapo, frisking and detaining, grilling, coming off like two goose steppers. ( I find it quite sicking and hope Valintin puts one in Sam’s noggin.)
Sam & Jason are ridiculously lame ahaaaa!

Waiting for Valentin (the grandson who was poisoning Helena ) to get into action as the devil incarnate, as he has been billed to be.. (wonder if J&S can bring it)

Ava and Nikolas will eventually be the heros that rescue Sam and Jason, most likely.
000oh the ”family jewels” sheesh that on is older than Moses ahaaa! cute.

I would love to see Ava and Nicholas become a ruthless couple.

Still not entirely sold on this pairing but willing to give it a chance. It’s intereseting to watch at least!

Nick Stabile is doing a good job and is very handsome.

That being said, I can’t help but feel cheated that it isn’t Tyler in these scenes. He oozes sex appeal, as does Maura. Together, their chemistry would be explosive!

Love them,even if I don’t like either one of them….
they have amazing chemistry…. another match made in hell, Liz and Freako being the other one….

You betcha! Keep him!

I think that academic and Nick should not be a couple. I also think in some way bring back emily from the dead and can blame it on Nickolas grandmother.

This actor playing Nicholas is doing just fine but I do miss Tyler in the part. Maybe they can create a character for the actor when Tyler comes back. That was done when they guy who played Kevin O’Connor played Frisco for a short bit when Jack Wagner had to take a leave of absence so no reason why they couldn’t do it again.

I think Maura would have chemistry with a stump. She’s just that talented. I also think Nick is doing a great
Job. He has hard shoes to fill and at times he seems more prince-like than Tyler. But, I’m a creature of habit and really miss Tyler.

Stable Stabile, he is a keeper!

I’m loving this pairing, the actor NS can stay. Was never a huge TC fan. MW is Amazing as always.

I love Maura West she’s the best in daytime! Right now her and Heather Tom are the 2 best just wish Maura would get Emmy material as Heather does… As she done before in crypt sex or her dying of cancer.. She can do anything she’s funny in the material right now but is killing it!

I miss Tyler. He is Nicholas period. Ava would have hot chemistry with a plant!

Maura West has chemistry with just about anyone she works with, and imo, it shows with Nick Stabile.
But once Tyler Christopher is back on screen,,, the chemistry between Nikolas and Ava should be off the charts.

I think Tyler, Nick and Maura are all great. I like them all. As far as romantic chemistry goes, I don’t see it. But it’s not a shot against them or their talents. I see good actors doing their thing but I am not wowed by any chemistry between them. I would also say the same thing if it was Tyler and Maura playing those scenes. I’m sure I’m old fashioned but I prefer to see the character of Ava with an older man. Maybe it’s because Maura is such a huge talent. She can hold her own against the best of them even if they have 15+ more years experience in the genre than her. Maybe I’m wrong but it seems like Maura had a blast whenever she had scenes with the Paul Hornsby character and Scottie Baldwin.

I liked Maura with Tyler, that was chemistry off the charts. Now, with Nick Stabile it’s just “off”. I like Ava and Nic together, wish I could say the same for MW and NS.

I like this new guy but he’s jut not Nic. Ava needs not be with him.

What I liked it was one of those really rare slow and sensual kisses that daytime used to be about. Lately most kisses are like two people who are trying to devour one another as if the only way to portray “passion” is have couples act like animals in heat, So for the kiss alone this couple has gotten my thumbs up, but it is a shame it will eventually be ruin because they will go back to old tearing each other clothes because it’s every soap’s default setting for all couples for years.

Maura West would have chemistry with a broom. All due respect to Nick Stabile, he doesn’t do anything for me. I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but I don’t care for him. He doesn’t fit as Nikolas and is not believable in the role. He’s trying, and I do give him credit for that. He had big shoes to fill. But Tyler is the best and only Nikolas in my book, and the sooner he comes back, the better. Hope whatever is going on behind the scenes gets resolved ASAP.

Nick is doing a good job overall and his chemistry with Maura is really working. She plays sex kitten very well and he plays a certain kind of romantic male angst with a slight flair. Wondering what the Tyler effect will have upon his return.

I love these two together. More please!

Ava has chemistry with everyone on the show because Maura West is one of the best actresses in daytime. She and Michelle Stafford are two of GH’s best hires in recent years. It’s just too bad that Ava and Nina are not characters you can easily root for, and were painted into corners during their first year on the show.

Case in point: when Ava mentioned her attempt at starting a new life, I cringed. The thought of Denise DeMuccio is terrifying. Definitely Ron Carlivati’s worst plot on the show during his tenure, even worse than Fluke in my opinion. I agree with a previous post that the writers need to be mindful how they write for their favourite actors, because characters like Ava, Nina, Julian, Franco and even Sonny shouldn’t be walking around free, but all the actors are way too valuable to the show.

As for Nick Stabile, I think he’s a great actor, but not right for the role of Nikolas. I wish they had brought him on in a different role (Tom Hardy, Steve Webber, even another long lost Quartermaine or Cassadine) because I miss Tyler Christopher in the role. I’m sure he and MW would have steaming chemistry as well.

Loving them together, even though the storyline is not stellar. I like this new guy and would love him to stick around somehow. Sam and Jason completely deaden any scene they appear in, especially those with such a great coupling in the making.

I like the chemistry between NS and MW, as Nic and Ava. I am a little intrepid about how it will work when TC returns to the role. The whole pairing was a surprise out of the blue to me but I’m willing to go along for the ride.

NO chemistry for me just good writing Tyler would have rocked those scenes with his acting and just his sexy persona!

WHEN IS TYLER COMING BACK???????

I have a question for all of you long-time GH watchers: I don’t know why I assumed Tyler Christopher was one of the fans’ most liked actors and characters when I started watching. But the more I read, I see there are a lot of fans who don’t really care for him, and that he may have something of a “hard to get along with” reputation. Other actors, like Steve Burton, Billy Miller, Maurice Benard, are known to be the nicest guys on and off stage, but TC doesn’t seem to share the same rep. Am I off base, or just not looking closely enough?

Tyler has been phoning it in for a while, won’t miss him if he does not return.

I am loving Nick Stabile as Nikolas!