General Hospital opinion columns from 2021
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January 4, 2021
Out with a bang and in with a roar
And that's a wrap. Hindsight might be 2020, but our columnist has her eyes firmly set on the future. Is Sonny alive? Could Julian's stop at Kim Nero's apartment have been groundwork for future turmoil? Has Carly gone too far this time? Let's see what 2021 might have in store for us!
January 11, 2021
Someone you love
Well, the ball sure did drop on a lot of 2021 excitement in Port Charles. Sonny's lifeless in the snow, Carly weeps in Jason's arms, Obrecht has gone blonde, Franco's hearing voices, and so much more. It's time to grade General Hospital's first full week of new episodes from the New Year in Two Scoops.
January 18, 2021
Truth, justice, and the Sonny way
While Sonny lives in blissful ignorance and bonds with Nina's ex-nurse over recipes, Carly is finding out what life as a mob widow is like. Can Jason keep Cyrus from retaliating, or will it be Laura who saves the day with a little help from her friends? Meanwhile, time is running out for Peter -- and others -- as the past is on a collision course with the present.
January 25, 2021
Jersey Mike
Sonny is giving co*cktail advice, Avery has a precious necklace, Liz can't convince her hitman ex not to kill her husband, and Olivia is super pissed. Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops.
February 1, 2021
The tell-tale heart pendant
Nelle's necklace made its rounds as secrets bubbled to the surface, Sonny's demons caught up with him, and Dante became Alexis' rock-bottom. Fear not, Ms. Masters is here to guide you through all the soapy drama.
February 8, 2021
To tell the truth
Sonny is giving co*cktail advice, Avery has a precious necklace, Liz can't convince her hitman ex not to kill her husband, and Olivia is super pissed. Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops.
February 15, 2021
To tell the truth
Sonny is giving co*cktail advice, Avery has a precious necklace, Liz can't convince her hitman ex not to kill her husband, and Olivia is super pissed. Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops.
February 22, 2021
You can't stand on both sides of the fence
In life, you're sometimes forced to pick a side. But that's never quite as divisive as picking a side in soapland. Don't believe it? Are you Team Nina or Team Carly? Team Jasam or Team Brittson? Team Cyrus or Team Martin? So many battles to choose from. Grab your armor and one of those sponges on a handle and get ready to gallop into battle in this week's Two Scoops.
March 1, 2021
The incredible power of love
Cameron's gesture of love touched Franco's soul, Molly and T.J. deepened their commitment to each other, while Valentin and Anna joined forces to save Peter -- from himself. The power of love can be a miraculous salvation in an epic disaster.
March 8, 2021
Plan for the double wedding, expect the double trouble
Did anyone really think that a double wedding wouldn't end in double disaster? The head wounds, sad flower girls, labor pains, and everything else was just the icing on the cake that, sadly, no one got to eat. Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops.
March 15, 2021
The fickle -- and faithless -- hand of fate
Peter proved once again to be a chip off of Faison's murderous block, sealing Franco's fate, but will Peter's luck continue, or will karma soon catch up? There was plenty of heartbreak to go around this week as secrets were exposed, love was tested, and relationships crumbled.
March 22, 2021
What's your name? Who the (bleep) is your daddy?
A whirlwind of emotions as secrets are exposed and daddies and names change with the season -- let's discuss on this week's Two Scoops.
March 29, 2021
Tangled webs of deception
Secrets, lies, and deception fueled several storylines this week, but are things headed in the right direction? Exciting twists and turns are fun, but sometimes they just leave everyone in a tangled mess. Luckily, Ms. Masters is here to unravel it all.
April 5, 2021
Comic relief and lusty lovers
A new supercouple took shape, our favorite former lawyer is going to the slammer, the amnesiac mobster is dancing and laughing, and the mob is without a leader. So much to discuss in this week's GH Two Scoops!
April 12, 2021
Alexis and Natasha
General Hospital celebrated 25 years of Alexis Davis, Natasha, and Nancy Lee Grahn. Did you enjoy the trip down memory lane? Let's discuss ths special episode -- and more -- in this week's GH Two Scoops.
April 19, 2021
Burning love and suspicious minds
Michael and Willow's happy reunion hit a snag, Anna and Valentin were forced to resort to Plan B with Peter, and things heated up between Brando and Sasha. All might be fair in love and war, but it seldom is on a soap opera.
April 26, 2021
A hoedown of showdowns
Sonny and Elijah squared off, Shawn Butler lent Jason a hand -- with a shank, and Finn cut Anna out of his life for good when he learned the truth about Peter's deadly plot. It was a hoedown of showdowns this week, and Ms. Masters is here to cover all the action.
May 3, 2021
It's Ladies Night (and the time is right)
The wild women of Port Charles are teaming up to take down the bad guys. My money is on the girls. Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops.
May 10, 2021
Book 'em, Tan-O
Cyrus was foiled by the new queenpin, Cameron nearly threw his life away, and "Mike" eavesdropped on a revealing shakedown between Elijah and a gunman. Meanwhile, Dante contemplated an offer that Mac made, while Jason and Britt went on the lam. Crime and punishment in Port Charles are front and center in this week's Two Scoops.
May 17, 2021
Peter the Not-So-Great
A week of questions. Will Peter's evil reign ever end? Is it okay for soaps to discuss controversial issues? Will Ava and Carly take over the Five Families? Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops!
May 17, 2021
Peter the Not-So-Great
A week of questions. Will Peter's evil reign ever end? Is it okay for soaps to discuss controversial issues? Will Ava and Carly take over the Five Families? Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops!
May 31, 2021
The Final Countdown
In a week of nonstop soapy action, we have a lot to discuss in this week's Two Scoops
June 7, 2021
Stairway to hell
Karma was a busy bee this week, as Peter's reign of terror came to an abrupt end and Cyrus found himself cornered by the police. Justice was served, but trouble soon followed. So let the joyous news be spread, this week's Two Scoops is just ahead!
June 14, 2021
Let's rattle the cage
As justice was served in Port Charles, a new kind of trouble brewed. Cages were rattled between jealousy, wedding bells, death knells, and enemies working together, but our columnist is here to help shake things out.
June 21, 2021
Where have all the baddies gone?
Does it feel like GH has cleaned house of all the bad guys now that Peter, Cyrus, and even Elijah have been vanquished? Could the writers be poised to usher in a new super villain, or is someone from the past lurking in the wings to wreak havoc on Port Charles this summer? Let's discuss.
June 28, 2021
The Winner: What makes General Hospital simply the best
General Hospital was officially named the best soap, but viewers probably would have believed that even without the Daytime Emmys' blessing. But what makes the show so good? Well, it's time to find out in this latest Two Scoops commentary.
July 5, 2021
Wedding bell blues
An impending marriage, a bloody graduation party, a masked intruder, and an unexpected kiss. So much to discuss in this week's Two Scoops!
July 12, 2021
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Carly is taunting Britt, Molly got Alexis sprung from the slammer, Jax and Britt had a fling, Liz and Finn need to hide a body -- so much mayhem and madness in Port Charles this week! Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops!
July 19, 2021
These boots are made for stalking
Austin dropped a bombshell on the Q's, Maxie shared her secrets with Nina, and Spencer returned to his family fold. Meanwhile, everyone flocked to the newest hot spot -- Metro Court's rooftop pool. The temperature is rising in Port Charles, but Liz Masters has all the shade.
July 26, 2021
Not-so-unsolved mysteries
There's a lot of action in Port Charles these days, but have the writers taken all the mystery out of the stories? See what Liz Masters has to say about that in this week's Two Scoops
August 2, 2021
The curious case of the disappearing Peter popsicle
An empty freezer, a workday by the pool, and a serial killer hanging out in the social room. It's an odd week on GH. We need to dish in this week's Two Scoops!
August 9, 2021
Things that get lost in the freezer -OR- Why General Hospital is the best soap on the air right now
So much has happened over the past twelve months -- and not just in the real world. Port Charles has seen murders, recasts, new couples, actual cliffhangers, and so much more. Don't believe it? Here's why General Hospital is the best daytime drama currently on the air.
August 16, 2021
Wyndemere Schmindemere
A party at Wyndemere can only mean one thing: chaos. Let's discuss GH parties and other soapy fun in this week's Two Scoops!
August 23, 2021
Terror on Spoon Island
With Drew's return, will Peter be close behind? What secrets does Spencer's girlfriend hide, and what happens now that Maxie is in Nixon Falls? Things are heating up, and Liz Masters is ready to serve up Two Scoops of delicious soapy goodness.
August 30, 2021
Unholy Alliance
The dead are living, the presumed dead are captured, a young girl has an odd liking for a serial killer, and so much more in this week's Two Scoops.
September 6, 2021
Schnitzel and special sauce
Jax figured things out, but will the truth set everyone free -- especially Jason and Carly -- or will Jax slip further down the rabbit hole of blackmail? It was a week filled with unexpected developments -- between Victor Cassadine resurfacing, Scott falling out of the sky, and Cyrus cooking up trouble with one of the Five Families.
September 13, 2021
Jumpin' Jack Flash, it's a gas gas gas
An explosive week on GH -- Jax knows Sonny is alive, Jordan fights for her life, Carly and Jason kiss, and Port Charles is abuzz about the wedding that may or may not happen. Let's get to Two Scoops and discuss!
September 20, 2021
It's a nice day for a mob wedding
Jason and Carly were married, but things got off to an explosive start. Meanwhile, the saga in Nixon Falls came to a fiery conclusion, but will Sonny serve up karma or forgiveness to Nina? Our Two Scoops columnist is eager to discuss all this soapy goodness and more.
September 27, 2021
Sonny one so true
What a whirlwind week in Port Charles! Fire and weddings and shootings -- oh, my! Sonny is back, Peter is shot, then Kristina cries and so do we. Let's discuss the whole messy week in Two Scoops!
October 4, 2021
Scenes from a Grecian restaurant
It was a week of uncomfortable truths and explosive consequences as several storylines reached a climatic conclusion with jaw-dropping results. Our columnist has a lot to say, so let's jump right into Two Scoops of wonderful soapy drama.
October 11, 2021
My big fat Greek compound
Is there a magic carpet or supersonic jet transporting everyone in Port Charles to Monte Carlo and Greece? What sort of time travel wizardry is going on here? Let's discuss this and so much more in this week's Two Scoops
October 18, 2021
Fear and loathing in Port Charles
Victor had Peter's number, and Ryan saw through Esme, but will either face any punishment for their crimes? Why are Sonny's lips sealed about Nina, and why hasn't Carly put the pieces together yet? Liz Masters is ready to answer these questions and give her take on another exciting week of our favorite soap stories!
October 25, 2021
The Crete Fleet
Half of Port Charles is in Crete. Valentin was shot, Dr O is in the trunk. Back in Port Charles, Spencer is sprung from jail. We have a lot to discuss in this week's Two Scoops.
November 1, 2021
We're lost in a masquerade
Every day is Halloween in Port Charles, a town where the residents hide behind the masks they wear every day. Princes, mobsters, and super spies harboring dark secrets and chasing down evil villains made for lots of mayhem during a spooktacular week of action and mystery. Our columnist is dying to discuss all that -- and frightfully more!
November 8, 2021
Shoot that Schwein and be done with it!
Fishing spears and Photo arks, low paychecks, fallen princes and drunken kisses. It's been quite a week on GH - let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops!
November 15, 2021
Wooden spoons and things that go poke in the night
Esme stirred the pot with Trina, Nina played with fire, things heated up on Cassadine Island, and trouble is brewing for Brook Lynn. Let's get cooking with Two Scoops -- and wooden spoons.
November 22, 2021
And it all collapsed
Tunnels collapse, lies collapse, babies get new daddies, internal shake-ups, animal photos, and so much more in this week's GH Two Scoops
November 29, 2021
Turkeys, blessings, and unexpected hellos
It might have been a short week, but our columnist has a lot to say about all the exciting developments and heartbreaking twists. It's turkeys, blessings, and unexpected hellos in this week's Two Scoops with Liz Masters.
December 6, 2021
A tale of two brothers
One brother returns, one is gone forever. One dad loses a baby, another dad watches his son being born. One Thanksgiving has pizza, another has no food at all. What a week in Port Charles! Let's discuss in this week's Two Scoops.
December 13, 2021
Family ties and lies
Victor is shaking things up, Peter is about to meet his maker, and Willow is learning a valuable lesson about eavesdropping. These days, it's the lies that seem to bind families. It's time to shed some light on this week's Two Scoops of deception.
December 20, 2021
The Best and Worst of General Hospital 2021 (Part One)
What were your favorite and least favorite moments of 2021? Do you agree with our columnist, or do you have a completely different list? Let's review the year that was in this week's Two Scoops!
December 27, 2021
Naughty and Nice: The Best and Worst of General Hospital 2021 (Part Two)
It's time for our columnists to take a look back at the year that was and to share their views on the naughty and the nice, as well as their hopes for the year ahead. Liz Masters gives her take on a year filled with mystery, intrigue, joyous reunions, crushing heartbreaks, and a few zombies.
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