General Hospital: Diane Defense of Sonny Sparks Fan Backlash Over "Heart of Gold" Narrative

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Fans of General Hospital (GH) have been buzzing on social media after the October 10 episode, where Diane defended Sonny in a way that rubbed many viewers the wrong way. In a conversation with Jason, Diane admitted she loved Sonny and described him as having a "heart of gold" underneath his gruff exterior.

While Sonny is often portrayed as a morally complex character—someone who loves his children and can be fiercely protective—this statement seemed out of touch with his recent actions.

Fans’ Reactions, Why the Backlash?

Following the October 10 episode and some of the dialogue that was featured, viewers have responded strongly on social media. Diane revealed something that infuriated a lot of people when she told Jason that she also loved Sonny.

Since we frequently witness Sonny's softer side, that is undoubtedly true on some level. Despite being a mobster, Sonny is not presented as a complete villain but rather as a person with a moderate moral code.

We also know that Sonny loves his kids and will do anything in his power to keep them safe. Sonny has many positive traits, but given the present plot, it seems odd that GH is promoting this "heart of gold" concept.

Fans witnessed Sonny's ruthlessness firsthand as he shot Agent John ruthlessly on the Quartermaine property. Since John's son is undoubtedly grieving for his father, Sonny has shown no remorse for killing a man and doesn't appear to care about him.

What’s Next for Sonny?

We are not claiming that Agent Cates was a good man since it is clear that he was manipulating and harassing Kristina at a time when she had already experienced the trauma of losing her child.

While it feels terrible for the program to give Sonny this hero worship instead of John, no one is attempting to pretend that John was some sort of hero. Agent Cates was a human being regardless of what he did, and he had good reason to despise Sonny and wish to punish him for his illegal actions.

The whole "heart of gold" notion seems out of place in this scenario because Sonny just killed Cates in front of us not too long ago. In addition, Sonny has been adamant that he is prepared to "take the fall" for Alexis, which seems like the incorrect way to phrase it.

We all know that Sonny finally gets away with even his worst misdeeds, even though he is guilty and should pay! Sonny will experience more twists and turns, so we'll keep you updated on all the surprises.