General Hospital’s Molly And TJ Surrogacy Plot Is a Breaking Point (In a Bad Way)

Summary:

• General Hospital is an ABC soap opera that has been on the air since 1963.
• One of the most hated ongoing storylines of the soap today is the surrogacy journey of Molly (Kristen Vaganos) and TJ (Tajh Bellow).
• Viewers believe the storyline could have been saved if surrogacy had been treated differently or removed altogether.

When the show has been on the air for more than 60 years, it's possible for viewers to turn a blind eye to some of the less obvious imperfections.

Yes, sometimes soap operas can be repetitive, especially when the trope has been used for more than 10 years. Yes, sometimes soap operas can be inconsistent when that would mean a refreshing dynamic or an exciting storyline that really gets everyone invested again.

However, some plots are so drawn out, annoying, and lacking in excitement that the only thing left for the viewer to do is pray for an end to the torment as soon as possible.

That was about the only thing all General Hospital fans had in common regarding the new version of Molly, portrayed by Brooke Anne Smith. The surrogacy storyline had only exacerbated the problem. And even now that the role is being recast, the damage done to Molly by that decision will be hard to undo.

Molly And TJ’s Surrogacy Journey Was a Bad Idea

From the beginning, viewers were really confused by Molly's sudden change of heart and decision to become a mother no matter what. Her determination to have a baby was definitely out of character, but at that point viewers could still accept it as her journey, hoping it would turn into something interesting.

However, it only turned into a complete mess that further alienated Molly from her sister Kristina, who offered herself as a surrogate. The huge conflict was a breaking point for many General Hospital fans.

People easily took Kristina's side and were completely unaffected by the loss of the child suffered by the hired surrogate. Nor were they surprised when Kristina suddenly became an option again. At this point, the plot is not only insanely predictable but also distasteful to the whole concept of surrogacy.

What people would prefer to see instead is a tastefully done adoption story. While it would certainly have its own twists and turns, it would represent the full range of alternatives on television, which is always a good thing.

As long as the child didn't turn out to be someone else's secret or abandoned child, it would be the best way to end the failed surrogacy battle without upsetting the audience. But that is not General Hospital's style, so viewers are already bracing themselves for more Kristina and Molly family scandals to come.

If you want to jump on the bandwagon and see what else General Hospital has in store for the upcoming episodes, you can tune in Monday through Friday on ABC.