General Hospital
Is GH's Maura West and Nick Stabile's On-Screen Chemistry Off The Charts?

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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.
Ive always felt like General Hospital was pretty much built on Perposterous plots. In its heyday…. the most over the top.
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
I agree, Rod. In another role maybe, but I’m just not catching on to him as Nikolas.
I also agree.
I concur completely. The fill-in has nothing in his approach that is remotely Nikolas Cassadine.
The only thing that will save this TempNik thing with Ava is if she gets killed in the thick of things. It makes no sense for her character to be in this story and it is obviously the writers have NO idea how to use her. That is the one and only thing about this entire plot aspect that is good – that it isn’t TC in the role at this point.
Actually, now that I think about it, I would have loved to have seen Stephen Martines (the first replacement for TC about 2000 – 2003) in the role again. But I would guess he wouldn’t have accepted the part. He was rather put out when they didn’t renew his contract and went back to TC at that point.
But, he was a great Nikolas then, and would have been now.
You can see the writers love Maura but do something that makes sense with her.
Whenever they are on I fast forwarc,sorry
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’m rather comfortable with our new (temp ??) Prince Nik… He seems to play the stoic demeanor well, in my own humble opinion. Nick gives me the vibes that he has studied TC’s character & actually rehearses his lines !! Rather opposite I find Maxie’s temp uncomfortable to watch. She is an ADORABLE young actress, yet just watching her attempt to perform what is obviously “Maxie’s” script looks painful. Maybe if she her hair was at least dirty blonde I could accept her more. One thing is for sure, I do LOVE GH !!
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.
This same argument could be used for Sonny. He’s been getting away with murder for 20 years and is now held up as the town hero and saint. Why should Ava have to pay when no one else does?
i so agree,,,cant stand the character of sonny only because of the way they make him so rightous ,,cant stand him,,love to have ava bring him down
Thank you – I’m so sick of this bottom feeder being held up as the good murderer. Notice the level they have to bring Julian (better actor by far) down to elevate Sonny? Notice how every other character has to pay lip service (I weep for FH and her inane dialog with him) to him? Even Michael whose bio-dad was murdered by him has to kiss his dimples. I’ve had 20+ years of watching this character abuse women and I’m fed up. Putting Sonny front and center almost brought this show down in 2011 and it’s right back there now.… Read more »
Melissa…you have a very, very valid point. Also, over the years, Sonny has committed (and has also gotten away with) crime after crime. To me, that is N-O-T the definition (or whatever) of a hero and/or saint. No. As far as I’m concerned, Sonny is nothing but a LOWLIFE THUG!!!!! BEYOND DISGUSTING!!!!!
Have a good one, Melissa.
Tyler who? Keep Nick!
Yeah, Robbie…MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!!!!!
I really enjoy watching Nick as Prince Nik !! I’m kinda disappointed that Tyler appears to have took his Emmy and split….
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.
I wish they would do a storyline that Ava was kidnapped and brainwashed into killing Connie and that AJ wasnt killed by Sonny at all but a sinister plot concocted by Valentin Cassidine who is plotting against Sonny and the Jeromes to take over their domain…AJ is alive and returns played by Nick Stable…Ava is no longer a killer and becomes involved with AJ…
I knew that was you in my inbox without even checking first, Jimmy.
I love those scenarios. Voila’ Ava redeemed.
Sonny? Hmmmm. Lol…I need to mull over that.
AJ alive would be the topping/cinnamon on my cappuccino (with Baileys)
And, yes…let’s blame it all on Valentin.
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… Read more »
I would love to see Ava and Nicholas become a ruthless couple.
hi Carol Bryan,
I would be happy if anyone would become ruthless.
(and that includes Valentin)
You are getting your wish, my friend.
Theo is Valentin. I bet my Granny’s Harley-Davidson on it. If not, I’ll eat my Grandfather’s fedora.
hey CC, yah I know..
I just believe J&S can not write Valentine as the devil incarnate .
I see them writing him weak, like a hippie with love beads ahaaa!
Time will tell, hopefully they are up to the job ..
You said it, Suzie Q. “Time will tell”.
I can tell you, though, that James is not ‘soft’. While I was around two or three when he joined the cast of AMC, I have watched many of his episodes, since then. He played Dixie Cooney’s brother, I believe. He can be a baddie, and then some.
I have no doubt that James, as Theo or Valentin, will send chills down my spine.
Yes, to a Boy Named Sue and to Celia.
This actor is totally chills-down-the-spine worthy.
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!
Hi, Sissy,
How different we women may feel about a man and his sex appeal or lack thereof.
You are among the many who find Tyler sexually heart-stopping….Alack, I am not one of them.
Nick Stabile does it so much more for me….love that lean, masculine face.
Celia, I do have to admit Nick is growing on me 😉
LOL, Sissy. It’s so easy to fall for Nick S. Then again, I am partial to Italian men.
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.
Yeah, ‘they’ also did the same at DOOL. Josh Taylor used to play Chris K? ( I think that was his name), but then he assumed the role of Roman Brady, according to my Gran.
I suppose, Stabile could be another character; as long as he is paired with Maura.
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!
LOL post… Ava is a hottie
thanks for the directness…. Tyler is needed back on the set
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… Read more »
Hi Marie, I’m not sure if you mean an “older man” as in someone much older than her, or if you just meant someone her age, as opposed to her days with Morgan. I say this because someone else said Stabile is too young for her, but he’s actually two years older than her. I think Maura is 43 and Nick is 45.
Didn’t Maura West as Diane (Y&R) have her run with an old man already?….Victor Newman. I did not enjoy watching that one bit. LOL.
Ava is too young to be wasted with another “Victor”.
I think Maura and Nick are perfect together. I love Stabile’s soft spoken, quiet self. Yummy!! Adore the brooding type.
GH has Maura West… STUCK in ditzville and la la land seriously? w/ Sonny and Carly
NOT a good thing
it’s like everyone outside of the Corinthos clan is muddled and languishing
the talent just takes off… when it has nothing to do with:
Sonny and Carly – Jason and Sam
Alexis and Julian are very much a part of the thressome GH holds over the audience
with the exception… William DeVry is bringing his – A _ game… and giving us riveting stuff…. very much reminding us all why he was chilling driven and going for broke… in Pine Valley
beware Port Charles
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.
Yeah, Mary. I can also do without the smacking kissing noises. A few delicious little nibbles here, and there, would leave so much to the imagination.
There is no slooow ‘hand’ in the lovemaking to create sexual tension. Showing a bare leg and a muscled-he-man chest is not always the thing.
I understand exactly what you mean, Mary.
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.… Read more »
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.
Tyler Christopher… will forever be one of my all time faves… so… yes… I’m wondering just how long TC “time off” is going …. does it have any thing to do with contractual ? I was instantly smitten with how exciting it was to watch : Maura / Tyler / Trent if Maura is the barometer… she was lit like a Christmas tree NO MORE Corinthos !!!! I think that the comfort level and chemistry was all over the place… on that plane to London…. BAM ! this was NICE stuff… had me going on their flight I’m readying myself… Read more »
which ( GH writing ) truly stinks on so many
Ava and Nicholas have barely made it to “Greece”
expletive expletive … just like Windemear…
no security no staff no cameras… IN WALKS boring all over their faces
Jason and Sam…. oh god… ????
nip it in the bud and ruin another story
the hardy boy and nancy drew … dullard
I just had to laugh out loud… when… there they go again… supersluething… in Greece no less
they walk in and “catch” Ava and Nicholas THAT fast
argh! what a wasted moment and “time” to ooh la la for Nicholas w / Ava
the 4 of them had to “spend” the night together…..
what a let down… can you imagine spending time with dullard twins Jason and Sam
Jason gets a let for being so beefy
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… Read more »
hi soaphound like you… I am taken aback …. somewhat case in point… a lot of “posts” do not “like” the darkside of Mr. Sexy his all that has been bandied about since the start of 2015… WHICH “won” him an Emmy I do not know… what goes on behind the scenes… I would “assume” because of his 20 year history , with the show… that he’s a relied on lauded vet who is not to be taken for granted argh! his Mr. Nice guy… “Laura” one child she could depend on… who , tho by birthright… deserves to be… Read more »
PS: William DeVry is SHOW’ing AMC Talent
he’s ON
it’s Heather Webber to the rescue
she saved Josslyn
lighten her load and back mixing
I have to prop Andrea Evans! I loved her on Y&R… as Patty Wiliams
LOVE LOVE LOVE this STUFF
Soaphound, I’ve been surprised at some of the negative comments I’ve read about Tyler as well, especially from posters that were singing his praises just a few months ago when he won his well deserved Emmy. I can say that most people I know that watch the show and on other soap forums I frequent seem to like him. The people that don’t seem to be a small, but vocal minority. I’ve liked him since the first time he showed up on my screen as Nikolas 20 years ago. I’ve also never heard of any behind the scenes issues with… Read more »
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!
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