“We all knew he was a Hero”— Days of Our Lives fans quite satisfied with the way Drake Hogestyn’s storyline as John Black concluded on the show

NBC — Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall play John Black and Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives (Image via Getty0

On the January 10, 2025 episode of Days of Our Lives, fans got a satisfying conclusion for John Black who Drake Hogestyn played. The viewers were happy with how this character's adventure finished heroically and some unresolved questions related to his actions were answered.

John Black, a celebrated character on Days of Our Lives for many years has found his redemption in his final storyline. The 100th episode of season 60 showed that John's disputed actions when he was in Greece were not meant to hurt people but instead, it was all planned out carefully to protect them.

This discovery brought clarity to an unclear chapter and fans appreciated how the show respected John's memory.

Netizens shared their opinions on a Days of Our Lives Facebook fan page. Many fans expressed joy when they discovered John's bravery and said that the plot justified his character's legacy.

A fan celebrated the plotline and said that they knew that John was always a hero.

Screenshot from a Facebook post (Image via Facebook)

Other fans also joined and said that they loved this plotline as it gave a heroic closure to John's character and also gave peace of mind to his wife, Marlena Evans.

While the majority of fans were satisfied, some fans felt the scene could have been more dramatic:

Others sought clarification on past storylines dealing with John which they believe is a plot hole.

Fans also paid tribute to Drake Hogestyn, the actor who portrayed John Black, and a fan even pointed out that Hogestyn, before his passing, had filmed the character's death, so John would return to Days of Our Lives.

Days of Our Lives: John Black's recent storylines

John Black’s final storyline brought closure to a narrative arc of decades. For years, it was assumed that John was responsible for Caterina’s death. However, the recent episode revealed that John’s mission was to save lives by faking Caterina’s death, allowing her and her mother to escape an abusive situation.

This revealed helped people acknowledge John’s actions as heroic and selfless. Drake Hogestyn’s portrayal of John Black has been a cornerstone of Days of Our Lives since his debut. His character evolved from a mysterious figure known as “The Pawn” to a devoted family man and hero.

The revelation about John’s actions also sheds light on Victor Kiriakis’s role. Victor decided to send John on a mission in Greece which was revealed to be an act of compassion. This nuance added depth to Victor’s character and further enriched the storyline.

The emotional impact of this storyline was heightened by the real-life circumstances surrounding Drake Hogestyn. As fans bid farewell to John Black, they also mourned the loss of a beloved actor whose presence left an indelible mark on the show.

John's last appearance was on September 9, 2024. The writers chose to write John off due to actor Hogestyn's health conditions. Hogestyn passed away on September 28, 2024, due to pancreatic cancer.

Fans can watch General Hospital on ABC.

Edited by pshmueni