General Hospital destroys Finn's character to make way for Jason & Elizabeth to get back together

In the latest episode of General Hospital, which aired on June 10, 2024, Elizabeth Webber (portrayed by Rebecca Herbst) breaks off her relationship with Hamilton Finn (portrayed by Michael Easton) and is likely to reunite with her ex-boyfriend Jason Morgan.

The writers depicted Finn's decline through his recurring struggle with alcohol addiction, using a lapse in his relationship with Elizabeth as the last straw for their breakup. She leaves Finn's apartment with Jason (played by Steve Burton) after discovering Finn with Barbara 'Barb' Vining.

Many fans believe that General Hospital has destroyed Finn's supportive and well-liked character just to pave the way for Jason and Elizabeth to get back together.

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Has General Hospital destroyed Finn's character? Possible future arc explored

Hamilton Finn in a still from General Hospital (Image via Instagram/@generalhospitalabc)

General Hospital began exploring Finn's struggle with alcohol addiction at Harrison Chase's wedding, where he accidentally drinks champagne during a toast. The next day, he receives another shocking news that his father passed away in his sleep. This sends Finn into a spiral, leading him to start drinking again.

The show has previously established that Finn was trying to remain sober after overcoming drug addiction years ago. However, the news about his father triggers a relapse, putting a strain on his relationship with Elizabeth. She ends the relationship after discovering that Finn drank again and kissed Barb. Elizabeth leaves Finn behind, with Jason at her side.

Many of Finn's fans might be upset about this development, believing that the show has destroyed the character just so Elizabeth and Jason might have a moment together. The show could have used Finn as an example of how alcohol addicts may sometimes relapse, and require a robust support system to recover. This arc might still be pursued with Finn's brother Chase, but Elizabeth's absence in Finn's life might also play a role, especially in his altered state of mind.

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What is the story of Jason, Elizabeth, and Finn in General Hospital?

Jason and Elizabeth are considered one of the most iconic couples featured in General Hospital. The pair start as friends and have a brief relationship before breaking it off and trying to move on with other people. However, saddened by breakups over time, Jason and Elizabeth sleep together, resulting in her pregnancy. They share a child named Jacob Martin.

However, Jacob is put on life support after being hit by a car and eventually passes away. During this time, Jason and Elizabeth grieve together despite Jason's due to his dangerous lifestyle and threats of Russian mobsters. After this, Jacob is involved in a car accident and presumed dead but later returns with no memory of his past life.

Elizabeth knows Jason's identity but keeps it a secret, which results in their breakup. Following this, Elizabeth becomes close to Finn, the father of her sister's child, Violet. After a few struggles, they get together at a cabin in Vermont, where Finn admits that he has loved Elizabeth for a long time.

At a wedding, Finn accidentally drinks a glass of alcohol and feels guilty about it. Unfortunately, his father passes away the next day, sending Finn into a downward spiral with alcohol. After a fight with Elizabeth over Violet, he promises not to drink again. However, in the show's most recent episode, Elizabeth finds Finn drunkenly kissing Barb, after which she breaks off their relationship.

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Audiences can watch General Hospital airing on weekdays on ABC.