Quote JaneDoe: I do not think there is ONE set reason for the higher ratings... it is the result of more than one reason. There is no doubt that the addition of OLTL characters brought over more viewers, some that have stayed and are still enjoying GH. :D It was also a result of history being restored and vets returning. Lastly, and most importantly IMO... balance was restored. The show stopped being The Sapranos 2.0 and FINALLY went back to being about a mixture of the hospital, the Nurses Ball, the Cassadines, the Quartermaines, and yes.... even still the Corinthos. ;) We stopped seeing things like Jason being the only person capable of saving the day, Sonny on EVERY SINGLE STINKING DAY!, along with Carly and Sam. Don't get me wrong, I do not hate any of these characters with the exception of Sonny, but I did not want everything revolving around them! I wanted to see so many others as well. While I think there are still issues and there's no way EVERYONE will be happy ALL THE TIME, it is BETTER. Hence why the ratings are better. 3)
Quote Bizlet:Quote JaneDoe: I do not think there is ONE set reason for the higher ratings... it is the result of more than one reason. There is no doubt that the addition of OLTL characters brought over more viewers, some that have stayed and are still enjoying GH. :D It was also a result of history being restored and vets returning. Lastly, and most importantly IMO... balance was restored. The show stopped being The Sapranos 2.0 and FINALLY went back to being about a mixture of the hospital, the Nurses Ball, the Cassadines, the Quartermaines, and yes.... even still the Corinthos. ;) We stopped seeing things like Jason being the only person capable of saving the day, Sonny on EVERY SINGLE STINKING DAY!, along with Carly and Sam. Don't get me wrong, I do not hate any of these characters with the exception of Sonny, but I did not want everything revolving around them! I wanted to see so many others as well. While I think there are still issues and there's no way EVERYONE will be happy ALL THE TIME, it is BETTER. Hence why the ratings are better. 3)
You always phrase these better than me JD, but the people that are not happy right now with GH are the people who liked that Sonny and Jason had taken over the show for about 10 plus years.
RC has righted this there is a balance if you like Sonny he is on a couple times a month, but not driving every story even one that don't make sense that he would be involved in.
This thread has referenced the Metro Court hostage Crisis Sonny took charge in the crisis when I believe Mac the police Commisioner was one the guests. It was ridiculous nods Sonny like that annoyed me Guza's writing of the character.
Quote JaneDoe:Quote Bizlet:Quote JaneDoe: I do not think there is ONE set reason for the higher ratings... it is the result of more than one reason. There is no doubt that the addition of OLTL characters brought over more viewers, some that have stayed and are still enjoying GH. :D It was also a result of history being restored and vets returning. Lastly, and most importantly IMO... balance was restored. The show stopped being The Sapranos 2.0 and FINALLY went back to being about a mixture of the hospital, the Nurses Ball, the Cassadines, the Quartermaines, and yes.... even still the Corinthos. ;) We stopped seeing things like Jason being the only person capable of saving the day, Sonny on EVERY SINGLE STINKING DAY!, along with Carly and Sam. Don't get me wrong, I do not hate any of these characters with the exception of Sonny, but I did not want everything revolving around them! I wanted to see so many others as well. While I think there are still issues and there's no way EVERYONE will be happy ALL THE TIME, it is BETTER. Hence why the ratings are better. 3)
You always phrase these better than me JD, but the people that are not happy right now with GH are the people who liked that Sonny and Jason had taken over the show for about 10 plus years.
RC has righted this there is a balance if you like Sonny he is on a couple times a month, but not driving every story even one that don't make sense that he would be involved in.
This thread has referenced the Metro Court hostage Crisis Sonny took charge in the crisis when I believe Mac the police Commisioner was one the guests. It was ridiculous nods Sonny like that annoyed me Guza's writing of the character.
Thank you Bizlet... I think you do a fine job of phrasing things. :D
You bring up another good point! I keep seeing people say that Sonny IS the show and I think it needs to be reiterated that one of the reasons the ratings have improved is BECAUSE he is not on as much. 8) He is NOT in our face everyday (along with others like Sam and Carly). I think this proves that he is not "THE SHOW". He is a big part of it (along with many others) because it is an ensemble, as it should be. When any one leaves... the show still moves forward, regardless of how big they are or how much we love them ;). Example.... JASON. I've seen so many of my faves come and go and yet the show still survives. :D Good writing, using a good cast as a WHOLE, and restoring history is what has made this show good again. I love it. :D
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