“The writers have destroyed both these characters” — General Hospital fans blame showrunners for ruining these characters

Willow Tait and Drew Cain from General Hospital are having an affair, which has caused major drama on the show. While Drew had a complicated love-hate relationship with Willow's mother, Nina Reeves, his affair with Willow adds an illicit twist.

For new viewers: General Hospital is one of the longest-running American soaps, airing since April 1963 on ABC. The show revolves around the hospital and its staff in the fictional town of Port Charles.

While Willow is the wife of Michael Corinthos, a member of one of the most powerful mobster families in the town, Drew, on the other hand, is turning a new leaf and running for Congress. However, his attraction for Willow has not been taken kindly by fans.

One GH viewer going by the name Andrea Bee commented on Facebook:

"The writers have destroyed both these characters. I used to love Willow but they can both leave GH as far as I am concerned. These writers need to go."

The fan was commenting on a thread for a General Hospital video post dated November 11, 2024, titled "You're Blushing" featuring Drew dropping in at Willow's.

A fan commented on the characterization of Drew and Willow (Image via Facebook/General Hospital)

Many other fans of the show have spoken negatively about the pairing. While one fan called it a cringeworthy and distasteful storyline, another called it the worst storyline.

More fan reaction on Drew and Willow's pairing (Image via Facebook/General Hospital)

Some fans find Drew's characterization nauseating and icky while another fan thought the writers have lost their minds.

The soap's viewers are rejecting Drew and Willow's story arc (Image via Facebook/General Hospital)

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What are the current Drew-Willow plot dynamics on General Hospital?

Willow needed a bone marrow transplant and Drew Cain, played by Cameron Mathison, had brought Leisel Obrecht home to help save Willow's life. While Willow was already grateful for this, Drew employed her in his NGO, New Tomorrow. This brought the two close in a bond of friendship.

However, on July 4, 2024, the duo shared a kiss, which they repeated later leading to an irresistible attraction. Willow Tait-Corinthos confessed her closeness with Drew to her mother, Nina, who was also having a secret relationship with Drew. Moreover, she left her job at Drew's non-profit to save her marriage to Michael Corinthos.

As Sasha confided about this to Cody, the latter broached the topic in front of Drew in a drunken anger. As such, Drew confessed to kissing Willow before Michael and others in the family. The relationship went further with Drew and Willow sharing some intimate moments in Scout's nursery which Michael witnessed through the nanny cam.

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General Hospital: Where is Willow and Michael's marriage headed?

The GH episode dated November 11, 2024, found Drew visiting Willow after he watched Michael leave. He returned her earring that she lost in Scout's nursery and insisted on talking to her. While Willow was trying to keep him away, he manipulated her by referring to Sam McCall's recent death which left Scout's responsibility on him as the father.

As the episode ended, Drew tried to convince Willow about having a life together, while Willow rejected the idea. However, Michael Corinthos saw them together with Willow's hand on Drew's face and called up Diane to get a divorce lawyer.

With this tease, Michel and Willow's marriage seems to be heading towards a split. Whether this would allow Drew and Willow to have an official relationship, remains to be seen.

Stay tuned to ABC and Hulu every weekday to catch the upcoming drama of the Drew-Willow story arc on General Hospital.