General Hospital Spoilers | Dex & Sam recast, Kelly Monaco & Evan Hofer not returning

Dex’s death was a perfectly staged deception, masterminded by none other than Brennan. This wasn’t just a simple ᴍᴜʀᴅᴇʀ—it was a strategic move to control Josslyn, pushing her down a path she never imagined. The scariest part isn’t just Brennan’s manipulation of the truth but how he is slowly transforming Josslyn into someone unrecognizable.

Brennan has been observing Josslyn for a long time. He admires her courage, determination, and fighting spirit. She’s not the type to stand on the sidelines and is unafraid to face the truth. But to mold her into a true operative—someone willing to act on command—he needs to shatter her current self, push her beyond her limits, and force her to find a target for her rage. Dex’s death serves as the perfect catalyst to drive her over the edge.

Brennan’s Calculated Plan

Brennan avoids acting directly to maintain his anonymity once the truth is revealed. Instead, he enlists Cyrus to carry out the task. Convincing Cyrus that ᴋɪʟʟɪɴɢ Dex benefits them both, Brennan appeals to Cyrus’s desire to regain power in the underground world and restore his feared reputation in Port Charles.

Cyrus executes the plan ruthlessly, leaving behind irrefutable evidence of Dex’s ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ. Josslyn witnesses the event firsthand, and Carly is devastated by the loss. Everyone believes Dex is truly gone. But the truth? Dex never ᴅɪᴇᴅ. Brennan secretly orchestrated his capture, possibly using the WSB or his own network. Dex may have been brainwashed or manipulated, becoming a pawn in a much larger scheme. Brennan needs Josslyn to believe in Dex’s death to push her into a state of emotional vulnerability that he can exploit—and his plan is working.

Josslyn’s Transformation

Josslyn is no longer the carefree young woman she once was. Anger and pain consume her, leading her to become colder, tougher, and more dangerous. Brennan capitalizes on this, steering her toward actions she’d never have considered before. But Carly isn’t easily fooled. Grieving over Dex’s supposed ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ, Carly begins questioning the circumstances—why everything happened so quickly and why no one has seen the body. Her suspicions grow, and she starts digging for clues.

Carly and Sonny Close In

Carly isn’t the only one who senses something amiss. Sonny also finds Dex’s ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ too sudden and convenient. Knowing how manipulators like Brennan operate, Sonny suspects there’s more to the story. As Carly and Sonny quietly investigate, Josslyn sinks deeper into Brennan’s web. He convinces her that to seek revenge and make a real difference, she must embrace his world. Josslyn doesn’t realize that every step she takes is part of Brennan’s design.

The Unraveling Truth

However, Brennan underestimates Carly and Sonny. If they uncover a single thread in his intricate plan, the entire scheme could collapse. And if Josslyn discovers the truth—that Brennan manipulated her and that Dex’s ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ was a ruse—her reaction could be explosive. The once-puppet Josslyn might become Brennan’s greatest threat.

Cyrus and Dex’s Return

Meanwhile, another shocking revelation looms: Cyrus and Dex are alive. Cyrus, long thought ᴅᴇᴀᴅ, has been biding his time, planning his return to Port Charles with vengeance in mind. Dex, captured and brainwashed by Brennan, is no longer the man Josslyn once loved. His coldness and violent tendencies leave her questioning whether the real Dex still exists. Despite the risk, Josslyn refuses to give up. She clings to the hope that somewhere beneath Brennan’s control, the man she loves still remains.

Brennan’s Trap Tightens

As Josslyn fights to save Dex, Brennan raises the stakes. He forces her into impossible choices, testing the limits of her determination. A critical moment arrives when Josslyn catches a fleeting glimpse of the real Dex—a brief hesitation, a flicker of recognition. She holds onto that hope, believing she can pull him back. But Brennan won’t make it easy. He’s prepared for her resistance and is willing to go to any lengths to maintain his control.

Sam’s Secret Adds More Chaos

Amidst the turmoil, a new revelation shakes Port Charles to its core: Sam is alive. Dex, struggling against Brennan’s brainwashing, recalls a hidden truth that changes everything. Sam’s ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ was staged, part of a larger conspiracy. Jason, devastated by her supposed ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ, is thrown into chaos when he learns the truth. Teaming up with Anna, he embarks on a mission to uncover the full story, even as tensions rise between them over how to proceed.

An Explosive Climax

As all these secrets collide, Port Charles stands on the brink of unprecedented chaos. Josslyn’s battle to save Dex, Carly and Sonny’s pursuit of the truth, and Jason and Anna’s hunt for Sam set the stage for explosive confrontations. Brennan’s meticulously laid plans begin to unravel, and the fallout promises to change Port Charles forever. Will Josslyn succeed in saving Dex, or will Brennan’s manipulation prove too strong?

The answers will unfold in the dramatic episodes to come, leaving Port Charles—and its residents—forever changed.