5 General Hospital’s Most Charismatic Yet Vicious Villains, Ranked

In any major TV show that deals with complex situations, there are protagonists and antagonists, and it's not uncommon for the fandom to side with the latter. While some villains are simply more entertaining to watch because they bring chaos to an otherwise boring setting, others seem to charm viewers with their charisma.

General Hospital, a soap that has been running for 60 years, is no exception. Just as every fan can name their favorite couple, they can also name their favorite villain who tried to make Port Charles miserable.

Here are the top 5 most beloved General Hospital villains, ranked in the best possible way from genius to completely insane.

5. Manny Ruiz

If there is one character that was genuinely scary and sent some shivers down people’s spine every time he opened his mouth it’s Manny Ruiz. Many General Hospital viewers still wonder how they managed to get away with things he said on daytime TV, but they did, and it would be incredibly cool to see them do it again.

4. Jerry Jacks

Jacks’ most memorable storyline, of course, included taking over Metro Court Hotel and holding people there hostage. In 2021 it was revealed that Jerry had escaped from Steinmauer, so his comeback is very possible. As the character is highly motivated by greed, he would probably show up if someone else suggested he work for them.

3. Helena Cassadine

Famously originated by film actress Elizabeth Taylor in November 1981 at Luke and Laura’s wedding that took over the world, Helena Cassadine has become as popular as she is years later. Portrayed by Constance Towers this woman of pure steel terrified Port Charles so much she still continues to haunt others as a true nightmare.

2. Cesar Faison

There is a plethora of General Hospital fans who would tell you that Faison was their favorite villain. He had the depth to be both scary, intriguing, and very attractive, which was enough to make him also instantly loved by the fans. Their undeniable chemistry with Anna was the cherry on top of his character.

1. Heather Webber

It’s not that often that you see a great portrayal of a true maniac, but Heather Webber was the one to remember. Starting from a very young age by selling her child at first and then trying to get him back by all kinds of very illegal methods, she continued the same behavior years later.

Heather was absolutely uncontrollable and truly insane, and that’s exactly what made her so adored.