Fans are grappling with whether Nathan’s comeback is a blessing or a curse, sounding off in a heated discussion.
When Nathan was gunned down by Cesar Faison seven years ago, his death devastated Maxie and left his son James to grow up with only stories of his hero father. Now, General Hospital has flipped the script, bringing Nathan back from the grave with a case of supposed memory loss and a reunion that’s anything but straightforward. What should have been a happy homecoming took a decidedly dark turn when viewers spotted the unsettling, unspoken glances between him and Britt. She didn’t seem surprised by his return, and he had a malicious smirk on his face. Fans recently voiced their worries about a possible dark turn for Nathan.
A Child Caught in the Middle
On Facebook, one fan shared a picture of James (Gary James Fuller) and Nathan (Ryan Paevey) and poured their heart out in a lengthy comment. They explained how James felt his father was “a hero and he was 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed in action before he was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧” and only knew him through photos. The concern centered not just on the shock of Nathan’s return, but on the emotional fallout for James, who is far too young to navigate such a cruel twist of fate.
The fan ultimately ended speculating that if Nathan’s either not Nathan, or somehow turned into a villain, “the damage to that little boy will already have been done and where do you go from there to restore that innocence that was taken away from that 7-year-old little boy who always wanted to meet the hero [he calls] father?”
Fans Divided, But Emotional
Other fans joined in, with one commenting, “James will be one mixed-up little boy.” Another argued that if Nathan is brainwashed, perhaps he could come back around, while others simply shook their heads at what they called “cruel writing.” The debate showed just how split the fanbase has become, with some defending the story and others feeling the story should just play out.
But others weren’t so amenable, as one wrote, “I hate this story,” while another said flatly, “These writers must be on drugs.” Others, however, tried to take a lighter view, with one saying, “It’s a soap, not real life,” and another joking that James isn’t a real person. The core fear for James was summed up best with: “Children should never be used for a villain storyline.”
Whether Nathan is truly a villain or a victim of manipulation, fans agree on one thing: dragging James through the chaos may be the cruelest twist of all.
