Valentin returns and check out the fall previews!

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Valentin Cassadine has returned to Port Charles, and he’s back in dramatic fashion. Actor James Patrick Stuart reprised the role at the end of the December 27, 2024 episode, stepping into that dark, brooding presence fans have missed since mid-2024. Valentin’s unexpected return unfolded during a tense café scene where he appeared outside while his daughter Charlotte and ex Anna reunited. He returned once more January 28, showing us that his role was part of a larger storyline arc, then in March, Valentin, facing legal fallout from his involvement with the Pikeman organization, was transferred to a maximum-security prison in Switzerland.

According to SOD, co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten, both an imprisoned Valentin and his former fugitive daughter, Charlotte, will have roles to play this fall “She’s very useful to anyone who wants something from Valentin and she knows it. On the Valentin front, certain revelations that occur in the months to come “will have him striking an unlikely alliance and making a run at freedom.”

Other established favorites will also see major shakeups in their lives. Sonny faces an “existential threat” because of Jenz Sidwell, and his game of cat-and-mouse with ADA Justine Turner heats up.

Meanwhile, as we know, Britt Westbourne is alive and now her brother, Nathan West (Ryan Peavey) is returning, also alive, as it seems from the interview with the co-headwriters. They stated, “a huge new mystery and romantic chaos all around.” Anna will most assuredly feel the impact. “Twin miracles — the returns of Britt and Nathan — feel more like twin omens to Anna. To her mind, there’s only one person who could’ve saved them both from death — Cesar Faison. Anna’s fall is about learning the truth behind their survival. But the more questions she asks, the closer she is to danger.”

And that’s not it. They still have to deal with Monica’s sendoff. We’ll get some mourning and togetherness anad for some, “it will mark an opportunity to be seized.”

It’s when Erika Slezak’s character enters the fray, “bearing surprising connections to the Quartermaine clan and mysterious ties to others on the canvas.” More about the TV royalty, Erika Slezak, joining GH!

Read more about what’s coming on SOD. Find out if Carly and Brennan’s relationship survives once Joss returns to PC, if that secret of her being a WSB agent comes out, who will blow up the secret of Ric being held captive in Alexis’ basement and more.