General Hospital May Be The Only Show On TV To Benefit From The Writers' Strike
Fans are excited for scab writers to mend the soap's many shortcomings.
If there is one thing that every fan of General Hospital can agree on, it is that the quality of the writing has changed drastically over the years, and not for the better. With so many great actors still on the show and so many fan-favorite characters continuing their journeys in Port Charles, Hollywood's longest-running soap manages to stay afloat no matter how long.
However, the celebration of General Hospital's 60th anniversary has left many viewers wondering how many more anniversaries like this will come. It seems that many of the beloved characters are ready for a refresh, but the series' writers have been unable to satisfy the need.
Of course, most of the heat from the audience is directed at the show's head writers, Chris Van Etten and Dan O'Connor, as well as the regular writers' room. Even though there have been many meaningful episodes and great dialog throughout the years, General Hospital has generally declined in both quality and ratings.
And now, the change forced upon the show by the writers' strike is what makes the audience hopeful for the future.
While the majority of TV viewers would be devastated to learn that the writers who knew the characters and built their arcs over many years would be replaced with someone completely out of the loop, General Hospital fans see this as an opportunity. Many think that scab writers can bring a much-needed change to the beloved series.
If you think about it, who better to bring a different perspective to the show than people who aren't as familiar with it from the inside? Who can bring the soapiness back to the legendary series if not someone who has been a fan for many years, but never got to pitch their ideas?
No matter what you think of scab writers, they can surely rescue the cult soap opera from a looming demise, offering a fresh perspective on the characters and their stories.
If you want to see what the future holds for General Hospital, be sure to tune in to ABC Monday through Friday. According to the show's regular team, the scab writers' episodes will begin airing on Tuesday.
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