Even though I thought that the JaSam reunion seemed a bit rushed due to Jason's unusually speedy recovery, I thought that today's scenes struck just the right tone. I especially liked the fact that GH included their song, "Just You and Me" in these scenes. It added credibility to their reconciliation by reminding viewers of their history. It also didn't hurt that the radio became stuck on a relationship advice show, forcing them to think about everything they weren't saying. This also served as a creative way of providing information to those viewers who may not be familiar with GH or Jason and Sam as a couple. I am glad that the show is taking the time to make sure that all of their viewers are on the same page. Whenever soap operas do this it usually indicates that they plan to pay careful attention to detail as the storyline unfolds, a rarity these days.
I doubt if I'm alone in saying that there is a lot wrong with General Hospital these days. While it continues to be one of my favorite soaps there are many changes I would make immediately if I had the power. Below is a list of the top ten suggestions I have for the way the show could improve. 1. The Claire/Sonny storyline needs to be dropped. It isn't working. Their conversations are boring and the context of their relationship is, well...icky. 2. Amp up Lisa's craziness. Despite my earlier distaste for a Robin/Patrick/Lisa triangle, the obsessed ex-girlfriend angle is working. It's interesting and very soapy. 3. Ronnie needs to be established as either a cop with a chip on his shoulder or someone who works for Franco. So far I haven't been able to tell whether Ronnie falls more on the side of good or bad because this character hasn't been clearly defined. 4. Brenda's life away from Port Charles and the people that surround it need to become an int...
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